Vol 3 Chapter 155: Do your best

Although only one game was played, An Luo felt that the result was already obvious.
　　 Both sides were well prepared before the game. In order to limit Haddadi's play, Lebanon sent a set of defensive lineups. Although the effect is not bad, but the Iranian team's outside line has taken on the offensive task very well. In particular, the sudden outbreak of Jamsidi caused great damage to Lebanon.
　　 Conversely, when they faced the Iranian team's defense, they couldn't find a good countermeasure. At first they hoped on the outside three-pointer, but in this game they felt too bad to play. Khatib's breakthrough and middle distance are only a drop in the bucket, and cannot solve the fundamental problem. Besides, he is at that age after all. If it were an early round of the game, he could also use his own strength to crack the opponent's defensive strategy. Now it is a bit difficult!
　　 In the second quarter, Lebanon finally changed. Thabeet mentioned the free throw line and took Haddadi away from the basket to make room for his teammates.
　　 Khatib once again carried his gun into battle and charged. Shortly after the opening of the second quarter, the 38-year-old veteran received the ball from a 45-degree angle on the left, shook off the defender with a fake action, then speeded up to the rim, and pushed hard against Haddadi.
　　 Although the goal was not scored, it caused Haddadi's defensive foul. And, got two free throw opportunities.
　　 In that shot, An Luo couldn't help turning his head to look at Du Feng. These two guys are already famous in their time! Still fighting on the court.
　　 There was a burst of fierce applause. A 38 year old guy ran into a 32 year old guy! Such a scene will appear in every international competition. Every time, it is moving.
　　Lebanon is no way! Only Khatib was able to enter, and everyone else was in a worse state.
　　 steadily freed the ball.
　　 It may be that the veteran's efforts stimulated the young players in Lebanon. In the next round, they prevented the opponent from a serve violation.
　　 When the referee's whistle sounded, everyone was still dumbfounded. I didn't understand what was going on, but when I saw the referee's gesture, the audience was boiling.
　　 The Iranian team was caught off guard by a sudden full-court press. The Lebanese players used their own hard work to get an offensive ball.
　　 sent the ball steadily, after several passes, the basketball finally came to Khatib's hands again.
　　 He is still very determined, starting directly from the right side, not fast. Facing the defender, he paused briefly and pulled the ball from the hip to the left with his right hand. Then he bends down, pushes the opponent with his shoulders, and accelerates to the left side.
　　 After all, he was a little older. After Khatib squeezed past, his speed did not rise, so he did not completely get rid of the opponent's defense. But his offensive rhythm was not interrupted. After two steps passed, he jumped directly, leaned back slightly, and threw the ball.
　　 "Huh!"
　　 is very accurate! Although the posture is a little worse, the effect is still very good.
　　 The score was forced closer. But the situation has not improved much. Everyone knows that Khatib can't be like this the whole game. It's good to get some points for these two breakthroughs.
　　 However, the Iranian team gave a chance.
　　 Yahachari advanced with the ball and encountered a strong block from the teenager Araki at the center line. In a hurry, he was intercepted by the opponent.
　　 Araki, who succeeded in the steal, quickly rushed to the basket, exerted his legs, rose up into the sky, and dunked the ball.
　　 This ball completely ignited the atmosphere of the scene. Fans began to cheer for their players and for their country.
　　 Later, after Haddadi's pick and roll from outside the three-point line, he went straight down to catch the ball and make a layup, helping the Iranian team stabilize the situation. This kind of offense is familiar to everyone, whether in the international arena or in the cba league, this is his favorite offense.
　　 The second quarter is basically a 50-50 situation. After Lebanon adjusted its offensive strategy, under the leadership of Khatib, it temporarily eased its weakness on the offensive end. In fact, Iran has not changed much. They only strengthened Haddadi's offense. Although the external firepower has been weakened, the internal line can make up for it.
　　 So, by the end of the first half, Lebanon's 6 points behind in the first quarter were not expanded by the Iranian team, nor by themselves.
　　 But An Luo felt that Lebanon was hanging. He played so aggressively in the second quarter. Both offensively and defensively, he played 12 points. On the other hand, Iran still looks like that. There is no extra effort and physical effort due to the increase in the intensity of the opponent's competition.
　　 The situation is almost the same as An Luo expected. The Iranian perimeter players who got enough rest time in the second quarter launched the most fierce attack towards the host.
　　 Jamsidi, who played well in the first quarter, stood up again. His breakthrough is like one arrow after another, hitting the heart of the Lebanese men's basketball team again and again. This backcourt player, known as one of Iran's new troikas, became a nightmare for his opponents when Haddadi was surrounded by opponents.
　　 Nearly 4 minutes of opening, Lebanon scored no points! Nothing improved after the suspension~EbookFREE.me~Iran took this opportunity to continuously widen the difference. Had it not been for Araki's power in the last few minutes, Iran would be able to end the game in the third quarter.
　　 Even so, they are still 12 points behind.
　　 But they did not give up. Especially the teenager Araki, he scored 8 points with sudden shots, pulling the difference back to single digits.
　　 is too tenacious!
　　 They actually have nothing to do. The defense was good enough, but the inside line was blocked and the outside line came out again. After all, the strength is still not enough. But Araki used a few fairy to continue the suspense of the game.
　　 Two consecutive ultra-long three-pointers, plus a breakthrough after the top Haddadi's layup.
　　 In fact, Lebanon has always had this problem. They want to go to the basket to score, it's really difficult. Although Haddadi is now older, his steps are not as flexible as before. But the defensive area is still there, and there is a high degree of advantage. Lebanon can score inside Iran, and only Araki is the only one who can score inside Iran.
　　 Then, another young player on the field, Jamsidi stood up. He almost killed Lebanon's hope in the same way as Araki.
　　In the end, the hosts lost to Iran by 10 points, bidding farewell to this Asian Cup.
　　 Khatib hid his face and wept after the game. This may be the last time he played for Lebanon in the World Championship. However, he has tried his best for this. The protracted applause at the scene is his best gift.