After four matches in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, the whole game pattern suddenly became clear

After the four games in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, the pattern of the entire event suddenly became clear. Australia's crushing victory, Iran's shocking reversal, and the South Korean team that the Chinese men's basketball team is about to face, each game has a story hidden, and it has laid a lot of foreshadowing for the next game. For the Chinese men's basketball team, the card-window of this Asian Cup has slowly opened, but if you want to seize the opportunity, you have to overcome the hurdles in front of you.

1, 2 quarter-finals matches were played: the strength and weakness were clearly distinguished and the shocking reversal. There was no suspense from the beginning in this game between Australia and the Philippines. The Australian team seemed to have doubled the speed, and the pace was fast in the first quarter. The 29-12 score almost made the Philippines team lose the idea of resistance. After 84-60 in the whole game, the 24-point gap is not the biggest score difference in this game, but the control shown by the Australian team is indeed shocking. Although the Australian team did not send the main players in the NBA, Foxwell and Jerryn Galloway in the team played very efficiently. Foxwell made 7 of 12 shots in the game, scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, and 3 assists sorted out the team's offense in an orderly manner; Galloway was more direct, with 3 shots from 5 from outside the three-point line, and the score of 15 points was a real hard solution. The most important thing is the defense of the Australian team, which allowed the Philippines to only score 60 points in the whole game and snatch 11 more rebounds. This kind of all-round suppression is no wonder it is regarded as the biggest favorite to win the championship.

The competition between Iran and Taipei, China, on the other end was a roller coaster. The Chinese Taipei team led by 16 points in the first half, and even opened to 21 points at most in the third quarter. The Iranian fans in the stands turned pale. But basketball is so wonderful. In the fourth quarter, the Iranian team seemed to have changed teams. Veteran Mengji suddenly broke out and scored 10 points in a single quarter. The three-pointer in the last two minutes directly narrowed the gap to 1 point.

The Chinese Taipei team began to lose track. Lin Tingqian got two free throws in the last 40 seconds, but he missed both free throws and missed the opportunity to stabilize the situation. In the last 7 seconds, He Dan's three-point shot missed, 75-78, and the Chinese Taipei team watched the victory slip away. This game also reminds all teams: there is no absolute weak team in the Asian Cup, even if you lead a little bit, you may be reversed if you relax.

2, the Chinese men's basketball team has the best confidence to win cards: the confidence to play from the group stage.

The Chinese men's basketball team can be regarded as one of the favorites to win cards, and it does not come out of thin air. The three teams won all three games in the group stage, and the winnings were pretty straightforward. None of the three opponents, Saudi Arabia, India and Jordan, could pose a real threat to the Chinese team. More importantly, the team found the pace of winning in these three games, and the young players also played.

Three-pointers have become the sharpest weapon of the Chinese team. After three games, the team averaged 12.3 three-pointers and a shooting percentage of 43.8%, which is the first among all 16 teams. Cheng Shuipeng is the most eye-catching one of this three-pointer wave. He scored 5 three-pointers in a group match against Jordan, and scored 21 points in the whole game. The key balls in the fourth quarter directly extinguished the opponent's arrogance to counterattack. Zhao Rui was also not vague. In the first match against Saudi Arabia, he made two consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter, widening the gap from 5 points to 11 points, completely stabilizing the morale of the army. In terms of the inside line, Hu Jinqiu's performance is as steady as ever. He averaged 15.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in three games, and shot 62% from the field. Whether it is a low-level single or rebound protection, it has given the team peace of mind. It is worth mentioning that 20-year-old Wang Junjie, who is the first time he plays a major competition for the national team, but he is not at all nervous. In the game against India, he not only scored 12 points, but also sent 4 assists. When he was facing the opponent's small foreign aid on the defensive end, his several steals were eye-catching. The coaching staff gave him more playing time than each game, from 15 minutes to 22 minutes, the young man won trust with his performance.

Gao Shiyan on the bench is also very important. Although he doesn't score many points and averages only 6.5 points per game, he is very strong in defense. He grabbed 7 steals in three games. Several times he relies on his active fighting to disrupt the opponent's rhythm. This "everyone can fight" state is more at ease than a simple star player explosion.

3, China will play against South Korea tonight: Let's see the new battle between old opponents. The opponent of the

1/1/1/1 opponent, the South Korean team, is a familiar old enemy of the Chinese men's basketball team. The game is scheduled to start at 19:00 on August 14, and CCTV5 will start live broadcasting from 18:55. It is estimated that many fans have already adjusted the alarm clock.

In history, the two teams faced each other 20 times in the Asian Cup, with the Chinese team having the advantage of 16 wins and 4 losses, and in the finals, they had 8 wins and 0 losses, and they did have a psychological advantage. But the South Korean team's condition this time is a bit unexpected, especially against Lebanon. They made crazy three-pointers, made 22 of 38 shots, with a shooting percentage of 57.9%, and scored 66 points with three-pointers alone. Anyone who encounters this kind of outside firepower will have a headache.

The core of the South Korean team is Lee Dacheng. This guy scored 7 three-pointers against Lebanon and scored 27 points. His playing style is fast and hard. There is also their naturalized player Luo Jianer. Although he is not young, he averages 13.5 rebounds per game, and the inside battle is not ambiguous. However, the problem of the South Korean team is also obvious. The height is too disadvantageous. The average height of the main lineup is less than 1.95 meters. It is probably difficult to meet the inside group of the Chinese team.

The biggest advantage of the Chinese team should be physical fitness. He directly advanced to the top three games in the group stage, and he had two more days off than the Korean team that played the playoffs. Main players such as Hu Jinqiu and Zhao Rui were able to cultivate their spirits. Tactical, as long as you suppress the rhythm and fight more inside and positional battles, so that the Korean team's fast break cannot be fought, the probability of winning is very high. Of course, the outside defense must keep up, and Li Dacheng and the others cannot make the shot, otherwise they may be upset.

4, China's path to winning cards or winning championships: Opportunities and challenges coexist.

Judging from the current situation, the Australian team is still the only one. Even if they don’t send all the main players, their lineup depth, physical talent and tactical qualities have almost no opponents in Asia. Many media predict that their probability of winning the championship is above 50%, and their probability of reaching the final is more than 95%. This dominance is indeed admirable.

The probability of the Chinese men's basketball team winning is about 25%. This number is not high, but it is much better than in previous years. The main reason is that the lineup is relatively complete, with main players such as Hu Jinqiu and Zhu Junlong. Coupled with the growth of young players, their overall strength has steadily improved. If players like Yang Hansen and Zhang Zhenlin who play overseas can return and their strength can reach a higher level, the probability of winning the championship may reach 35%.

If we can overcome the Korean team's level, the Chinese team's semi-final opponent is likely to be the winner between New Zealand and Lebanon. The New Zealand team's playing style is a bit similar to Australia. It has strong physical confrontation and Adams' strong point in the interior. It can average 18 points and 11 rebounds per game, which is difficult to deal with. The Lebanese team depends on Lawson's condition. If the veteran plays crazy, he scores 30 points and plays like a game. In the group stage, he scores 32 points and gives away 8 assists.

If you really make it to the finals, you will probably still have to meet Australia. Although there is a gap in hard power, there is no chance. Australia's outside defense is not top-notch. If the Chinese team's three-pointer can maintain the group stage, it is entirely possible to hold on to the score. Hu Jinqiu's inside confrontation with the opponent, as long as he does not lose the upper hand, he can create opportunities for the outside. The key is to look at the on-the-spot performance, especially when handling the ball at critical moments. You cannot lose the chain at critical moments like before.

This Asian Cup is a good opportunity for the Chinese men's basketball team to prove themselves. Judging from the performance in the group stage, the team's chemistry is getting better and better, and young players dare to fight. Facing the Korean team, as long as you do a good job of defense and control the rhythm, there is no big problem with winning. As for the subsequent games, just take one step at a time. Even if the opponent is Australia, there is no chance of winning.

No matter whether you can win the championship in the end, this event will allow the team to learn a lot. Young players are trained and the main players are regaining their form. These are more important than the championship. The game against the South Korean team on August 14 is worth everyone's expectations. I hope the Chinese men's basketball team can play their own style and bring surprises to fans.