Vol 3 Chapter 156: Iran
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Super Heavy Artillery
- Micangshan people
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- 2021-01-30 11:55:43
Not surprisingly, Iran defeated Lebanon and advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. They will then compete with the Chinese Men's Basketball Blue Team for a place in the finals.
Next is the time for each to prepare. In fact, the game has reached this point, and their respective strengths have been thoroughly understood. How to play the game depends on the head coach's formation, but the player's performance is more important.
Next, the other two teams that entered the semifinals were also released one after another.
Australia eliminated the Philippines with 26 points, and New Zealand beat Jordan with 28 points. The two new teams that joined the Asian Cup have shown very strong strength. Especially Australia. The players participating in the Asian Cup this time are basically their second team players. None of the Australian players who played in the NBA came.
It can be seen that it is still quite difficult for the Chinese men's basketball team to return to the top of Asia. Of course, this time the Asian Cup, there is still a chance. The premise is that they have to cross the Iranian barrier.
Iran has always been the strongest opponent of the Chinese men's basketball team in Asian competitions. They have won the Asian championship three times in 2013. Especially in the past two years, Iran has gradually replaced the dominance of the Chinese men's basketball team. The team's center Haddadi and small forward Bakhrami have scored well-known players in the Asian arena. Especially Haddadi is known as the "Asia's No. 1 Center" after Yao Ming!
Although Bahrami did not participate in this Asian Cup, the backcourt troika composed of Jamsidi, Kazimi and Ahachami performed quite well. Moreover, the physical advantage of the Iranian team is a very uncomfortable thing for all teams in East Asia. The Chinese team does not suffer in height, but the confrontation still suffers.
There is a lot of pressure, but it is not without chance.
It can be seen from the last game against Lebanon that as long as the outside attack is opened, the Iranian team's defense will be very involved. Haddadi's deterrence has also been reduced a lot.
So An Luo needs to bear more. After the match between Iran and Lebanon, Du Feng discussed with the players how to crack the opponent's defense and how to minimize Haddadi's defensive power.
In the end, everyone’s thoughts are that the inside players pull outside to the free throw line to respond, allowing outside players to break through. At the same time, strengthen the outside attack, forcing the opponent's defense to extend outward, reducing the pressure of the players to break through.
But there are two most important points: one is that big men must be able to pass the ball and have a stable mid-range. The second is that the shooting percentage of the outside attack must be high, otherwise it will be difficult to attract the opponent's defensive attention.
An Luo's role is reflected. He must continue to play his stable three-pointer ability. In the current Chinese team, only he has the strength to do such a thing. Others can also shoot, but the hit rate and stability are too far away. This may force the opponent to double-team him. But it is equally beneficial to the overall situation.
This is actually An Luo's usual style of play. That's what Donovan asked him to do during the Thunder. He is very familiar and can do well. And he believes that in this Asian Cup, someone may be able to limit himself, but such a person is definitely not in this Iranian team.
An Luo is confident of victory. Of course, he was still very humble in the face of reporters' inquiries.
"The Iranian team is very strong. Their defense is very good and their offensive efficiency is also very high. But there are many factors that determine the outcome of the game. Paper strength is one of them, but not the only one. We just need to be ourselves. Play your own things. The final victory or defeat is left to God! He will not let down those who work hard."
On August 20, the semi-finals officially started.
Although the host team has ended their Asian Cup competition. But attendance at the scene is still very high. After all, it has reached the semi-finals. Both sides are very strong and the game is even more exciting.
Behind the bench for the Chinese team, sitting a big guy. As the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Yao Ming has many things. But he still came to Beirut to cheer for the players.
This moved everyone very much. So the players have been very active since they warmed up before the game.
The Iranian team's starting lineup has not changed much, it is still the same set against Lebanon. The backcourt troika Jamsidi, Kazimi and Yahachami appeared together, plus Haddadi and Masayahi. Iran can be said to be the main force.
There is no change on the Chinese team. Guo Ailun, An Luo, Li Gen, Ren Junfei and Hu Jinqiu are still starting. Hu Jinqiu, this young man, is probably the biggest gain of the Chinese team this time in the Asian Cup. Of course, An Luo is not among them.
At the beginning of the game, Haddadi helped Iran get the ball for the first offense.
Masayahi controlled the basketball and slowly advanced to the front court. Guo Ailun posted up, bent over, and occasionally interfered with the opponent's dribble with his hands. Masayahi tried to go inside, but his elder nephew did not give him a chance. So, he passed the ball to Haddadi who supported the arc.
This is a commonly used tactic in Iran. Hadadira goes to a high position to respond. Other players find open positions through running and off-the-ball screens, and then go to score ~EbookFREE.me~ But this time the Iranian team's tactics did not come out. . The Chinese team followed very closely and did not give them a chance to seize the open position.
The basketball finally came to Yahachari. He tried several times, but failed to stand out. In the end, because time was running out, Ahachali could only stand up to Anlo's defense and threw the ball.
The ball Anluo defended very hard. The moment the opponent caught the ball, he posted it directly. After all, the Iranian team can shoot three-pointers with these five starters. A pair of long arms directly wrapped around the opponent, there was no room for Ahachali to shoot.
Yahachari originally wanted to rely on his body to forcefully eat An Luo, but after trying twice, he reluctantly found that he could not stand the Chinese. Finally reluctantly cast iron!
Hu Jinqiu grabbed the rebound, immediately raised it up, and steadily controlled it before handing it to Guo Ailun. The latter took the ball across the center line and faced Masayashi, who was physically stronger, he did not rush. Hand the ball to Hu Jinqiu near the free throw line, and then go around to the left.
An Luo originally stood outside the left three-point line, and saw his nephew running over, he immediately made a screen.
Masayahi was blocked by An Luo, and his eldest nephew got a vacancy. But Ahachari didn't move slowly, so he directly dropped An Luo and rushed towards his nephew. At this time, An Luo suddenly accelerated away from Masayahi and rushed into the penalty area from between Haddadi and Jamsidi.
Hu Jinqiu has quick eyes and hands, and hangs the ball from Haddadi's head. An Luo made a layup without stopping after the indirect ball.