Chapter 290: Excited

Without the participation of NBA stars, the way for the US team to advance is somewhat thrilling.
In the group stage, the US team only won one opener against Brazil. They lost to Lithuania and Spain in a row. Only by winning Brazil was lucky enough to qualify for the semifinals.
In the rematch against Greece, Argentina, Puerto Rico, they won all three games. Finally won the second place in the rematch group and advanced to the quarterfinals.
Although this American team does not have NBA stars, they are not bad at all.
Although the twelve players are not NBA players now, almost all of them are related to the NBA.
No. 3 Michigan State University student Kravis, this is a college star player and a hot rookie in the NBA next year.
No. 4 Duke University student Langton, this is the hottest rookie in the NBA next year.
Hawkins, the No. 5 draft pick, averaged 1.8 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 6 Garris was undrafted, averaging 2.3 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 7 Sassel was the 12th in the second round of 1996. He averaged 2.3 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 8 Jimmy King was the 6th overall pick in the second round of 1995. He averaged 4.5 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 9 Edwards lost the draft, averaging 2 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 10 Olivier Recreativo, the 12th overall pick in the second round of 1991, has an NBA career average of 4.2 points per game.
No. 11 Alexis has no NBA experience,
No. 12 Gerald King was undrafted, averaging 4.5 points per game in his NBA career.
David Wood was drafted on the 13th, averaging 3.9 points per game in his NBA career.
No. 14 Amaya lost the draft, averaging 4.5 points per game in his NBA career.
In six games, Olivier averaged 13.8 points, Gerald King 7.3 rebounds, and Hawkins 6.1 assists.
These twelve players perform their duties and play according to the coach's arrangement. Their tactical execution is very good.
Many European media people are not optimistic about the Chinese team.
"The dark horse road of the Chinese team ends here."
"The U.S. team gets serious, they are still favorites to win the championship."
"This game will be very exciting, but the American team will definitely win in the end."
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Soon, the quarter-finals began.
However, the China-US competition is surprising.
The two sides fought against each other, and there was absolutely nothing to defend.
In the final 30 seconds of the game, 86-86, the two sides still reached a tie.
The U.S. team's final attack was handed over to Olivier, who feels the best.
Facing Li Nan's defense, Olivier was full of confidence.
However, the result is not so wonderful.
Several attempts to break through were unsuccessful. Seeing that the time was approaching, Olivier had to make a move.
Using Jordan's back footwork, Olivier also hurriedly performed a few fake moves, but in the end he chose a backward shot that turned right back.
However, what Olivier did not expect was that Li Nan bounced too fast and bounced too high.
boom!
The direct face-to-face defense blocked Olivier's shot.
Beep!
When the offensive time is up, the American team offensively violates the rules.
The last 6 seconds belong to the Chinese team.
At this time, the Chinese fans shouted, "Chinese team! Come on!"
However, what is surprising is that one after another more foreign audiences also yelled,
"A! a! a!"
The scene seemed to be the home of the Chinese team.
With the cheers of foreign friends, the Chinese team served in the frontcourt and gave it to Li Nan, who was in the position for the ball.
Slowly turning around, facing Olivier, Li Nan shot the ball with a straight arm and knee without warning.
Olivier did not react at all.
Whoosh!
Three pointers.
"Wow~ Is this in?"
"Is that dry?"
"That who didn't even react."
Many audience members were stunned.
This lore is really incomprehensible. Without slow-motion playback, I really can't understand it.
The U.S. team served in the backcourt in the last 1.2 seconds, and Olivier dribbled the ball and pushed forward directly.
boom!
As a result, the ball didn't go out, and Li Nanguo was hit directly.
Beep beep! ! !
The game is over.
103-100
The Chinese team won!
In the game, Li Nan scored 35 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals.
It is with Li Nan's last two defenses and a three-pointer that the Chinese team has historically entered the semi-finals of the World Championships!
And this is the first time that the Chinese team defeated the American team in nearly two decades!
The first two times were in 1979, when the Bayi Men's Basketball Team had twice won the US team of Magic Johnson.
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"Oh! Li Nan blocked the US team! We won! We finally won the US team! This is the first time we beat the US team in a World Series! We are now the top four in the world! We are the light of Asia Our Chinese men's basketball team has made history again!..."
This exciting news soon spread to China through the excited voice of Teacher Sun Zhengping, and the people of the country were boiling over.
"Yeah! The Chinese men's basketball team is awesome!"
"The world's top four! The light of Asia!"
"We beat the American team!"
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After winning the US team, many people expected the squadron to go further.
However, no.
In the semifinals, the Chinese team lost to Yugoslavia 56-78 with 22 points.
Li Nan was double-teamed by the audience and only scored 23 points.
Yugoslavia's Bodi Loga was also targeted by the Chinese team and only scored 18 points.
In the third or fourth qualifying, the Chinese team lost to Greece 72-79.
The three big tall ones of the Greek team, Jakovic, Panakitis, and Eisen Mills took turns to play. In this game, the Chinese team's inside line failed to withstand and was beaten and collapsed. Wang Dazhi and Barthes left the field one after another.
Li Nan scored 29 points, but failed to save the defeat.
fourth place! The Chinese team made history!
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The final is Yugoslavia vs. Russia.
Russian star Sega Barberkov played against Yugoslavian star Bodi Loga.
In the end, Bodilloga had the last laugh.
Bodilloga scored 24 points and led Yugoslavia to a 64-62 win over Russia to win the final victory!
Final ranking:
First in Yugoslavia,
Russia is second,
Greece is third,
The Chinese team is fourth!
America's fifth!
Tenth in Germany!
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After the game, FIBA ​​announced the best team!
Rebraka (Yugoslavia), Li Nan, Bodi Loga (Yugoslavia), Sega Barbokov (Russia), Aturas Karnisovas (Lithuania).
The MVP candidate was unexpected.
Li Nan!
Li Nan defeated Yugoslav superstar Body Loga and Russian star Sega Barberkov to win this award~EbookFREE.me~ There are nine games in this World Championship. Li Nan averaged 28.9 points and 5.3 assists. , 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 2.7 steals.
After seeing Li Nan’s data, everyone knew that Li Nan’s MVP is reasonable...
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The CCTV news at 7 o'clock every night took 30 seconds to report the news.
The headline of the news is: "Chinese Men's Basketball Makes History!"
"In the Greek Men's Basketball World Championships, the Chinese men's basketball team achieved a historic fourth place. Chinese player Li Nan won the World Championships MVP!..."
"The Chinese men's basketball team dare to fight, dare to challenge..."
Domestic basketball fans were excited, and shouted: "The Chinese men's basketball team is awesome! Li Nan is awesome!"
However, the United States on the other side of the ocean is frying pan.