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Chapter 95

"Team China, go!" In the final battle, the Chinese men's basketball players gathered in a circle before going on the court, and everyone stretched out their hands to inject energy into this crucial battle.

After everyone worked together, Chen Xiao walked alone to Sun Yue who was checking his equipment and bandaging him to go on stage.

"Come on." Patting Dasheng on the buttocks, everything was said without saying anything.

Ready to jump the ball, but standing in front of Chen Xiao at this time is not the familiar big white bear Mozgov, but Sasha Cowan.

Seeing this name, Chen Xiao only knew Cowens and Sasha Vujacic.

But this Cowen has a bit of a background. Although he is Russian, he studied at the University of Kansas and won the 2008 NCAA championship with the team. His resume is inexplicably similar to that of Chen Xiao.

The most noteworthy starting lineup in Russia is Sheved on the outside and Kirilenko on the striker. All five players in the starting lineup are from the Russian Super League CSKA Moscow, and the tacit understanding is extraordinary.

Facing Cohen and Chen Xiao, the Chinese team won the ball with ease.

After Liu Wei took the ball to the front court, he handed the ball to Sun Yue who circled out, and Sun Yue organized the attack.

One side cleared, Chen Xiao settled on the left side, facing the defender, Sun Yue gave the fans a surprise, pulled the ball and directly chose to break through, the defender couldn't cope, and scored a layup.

"For a good shot, Sun Yue contributes as soon as he plays."

In other words, the commentator is Yu Jia. If it is replaced by Zhang's director, then the ball will be considered a game.

Looking back, after catching the ball, Kirilenko swayed and distributed the ball outside. His strength was a little weak, and the basketball suddenly fell to the ground and was snatched by the Chinese team.

At this time, Chen Xiao, who was on the inside line, rushed forward, but Wang Shipeng, who was on the fast break, was merciless against the defender and scored a three-step layup.

The new and energetic Chinese men's basketball team surprised the fans at the beginning, leading the opponent 4:0.

After Russia made a pass from the outside line, the 2-meter tall defender Pendrashov entered the paint area with the intention of throwing under the cover.

If you want to attack inside the Chinese team, have you asked Chen Xiao for his opinion?

Chen Xiao's answer was a waving big hand, and he slapped the ball, which happened to hit the ball into the hands of Wang Shipeng who was chasing behind Pendrashov at this time.

Three minutes before the opening, Chen Xiao didn't even play low post singles. The other teammates of the Chinese men's basketball team are in good condition today. I don't know if it is Sun Yue's return that activates the outside line, or the honor of the medal buffs the men's basketball players.

Even inside defense, Yi Jianlian also rewarded Pendrashov with a hot pot.

"It's rare to see Chen Xiao running back and forth at the beginning of the game haha, but this kind of back and forth running Chen Xiao must be willing. His teammates perform well, so as the core of the team, he can accumulate energy and put it in the critical moment of the game." Seeing the situation is going well.

At the end of the first quarter, the Chinese team performed well and led the opponent by 20 points at 14:6. In the first quarter, the Russian team only scored a three-pointer by Shved, while other players felt cold and even missed several open three-pointers.

In the second quarter, Kirilenko missed a difficult jumper, Zhu Fangyu went out and threw a three-pointer again, and Sheved returned the favor.

The score did not change. Looking back, Chen Xiao, who had just come to the low post and was about to ask for the ball, saw Yi Li, who was holding the ball from the outside, throw off the defender Sheved and rush into the inside with a crossover.

Chen Xiao, who was open in the middle distance, did not hesitate, caught the ball and made a smooth shot, scoring 2 points.

In the first half, the Chinese fans who watched the match against Spain in the first game actually saw a rare scene where Chen Xiao, who was the main player, became a supporting role. He only took 4 shots in the half and scored 8 points in all of them.

Other players except Yi Jianlian contributed 25 points at halftime, helping the Chinese men's basketball team to maintain the lead with 41:38 at halftime.

孙悦这个生力军半场简直梦回首都奥运，拿到6分3篮板2助攻1断1帽，表现全面，堪称更适合中国男篮的AK47——56式。

However, Russia's performance in the second quarter has also improved significantly compared to the first quarter. With 24 points in the second quarter, Kirilenko lived up to his reputation, took off rebounds, and scored consecutive counterattacks.

In the locker room at halftime, Chen Xiao keenly felt that his teammates were losing their physical energy very quickly. In the first half, he unconsciously consumed more physical energy due to his physical excitement. However, his teammates resisted in the front, and it was time for him to perform later. 4 points in 8 shots was a warm-up for Chen Xiao.

"Give the ball to Chen Xiao in the second half. We have already won the half. In the second half, we still have big killers to use. If the other players seize the open opportunities, we will win!" Although Deng Huade's tactics are mediocre, he has good observation skills.

……

Chen Xiao, who is in the low position on the left, successfully received the pass from Sun Yue. Facing the big white bear Mozgov behind him, he did not choose to stop the ball or take other actions, but directly chose to turn his back.

Although Mozgov was able to catch up with his reaction, Chen Xiao still occupied half of his body due to his slow pace.

He carried it up and up, facing Mozgov's raised arm, scored and added a penalty.

"Shuh..." Chen Xiao, who had a good touch today, made a hit and added a penalty.

……

The next attack, still facing Mozgov.Still turning his back and slipping to the bottom line, this time the big white bear gained a lot of wisdom and reacted promptly, stopping Chen Xiao who turned around at the bottom line.

Alright, then I turn again, facing the big white bear in front of him, Chen Xiao took the ball and took a deep step to face the basket right under his nose, ignoring Mozgov who was still in front of him and Kirilenko who quickly made up, grabbed the ball with his right hand and raised it high, even under fierce confrontation, he gently pulled out his fingers.

Moji and Moji, who were beyond their reach, could only watch the basketball hit the net. Fortunately, they didn't dare to throw too hard this time, and Chen Xiao raised the hook again, without sending an extra penalty.

……

It's still Chen Xiao, still in the low post, this time the defender has been replaced by Cowen, who always maintains a tough confrontation.

are you hard?I am harder than you.

Chen Xiao kicked the ball, back hit, and exerted strength sequentially. After two strokes, he rolled to the edge of the paint area. After sinking the bottom step to close the ball, he directly chose his right hand to find the board for a hook shot. Feeling hot, the basketball hit the backboard and bounced into the net.

After three quarters, Chen Xiao, who wanted anything from the inside, scored 13 points in a single quarter. Whether it was Mozgov or Cowen, Chen Xiao, who was flexible in dealing with the difference in hard power, could easily handle the difference. It was nothing more than the difference between spending more effort and less effort.

The outside shooters who performed bravely in the first half, although their feel declined in the third quarter, still maintained the threat from outside, which made Russia dare not double-team Chen Xiao at will.

Moreover, Yi Jianlian, who scored 11 points in three quarters, also took away Kirilenko, who was quick to defend.

(End of this chapter)