The members of the men's basketball team, including Lin Ying, all sang along.

The Chinese men’s basketball team must win today!

After the opening ceremony, the lineups of the two teams were announced.

The Chinese team is still the same as it was at the start of the game: Lin Ying, Sun Yue, Zhu Fangyu, Yi Jianlian, Yao Ming.

Argentina side: Prigioni, Delfino, Nocioni, Scola, Oberto.

During the final warm-up before the game, the photographer takes the camera.

One is Nocioni doing leg stretches on the sidelines.

In addition to Ginobili's absence due to injury, Nocioni also played through injuries and had thick knee braces strapped to his knees.

One is Lin Ying’s shoes. In the bronze medal battle, perhaps as a good sign, Lin Ying put on his pair of LinK-1 commemorative shoes again.

And when the camera zoomed in, fans discovered that Lin's signature was signed by his hand.

These are signed and original shoes, priceless.

The last one is Durant. The members of the US team have also arrived early. At this moment, Kobe is chatting with Durant.

The warm-up is almost done, and players from both sides begin to take the stage.

"China team, come on!"

The game hasn't even started yet, but the audience at the scene can't help but start cheering for the Chinese men's basketball team.

The audience at the scene was already so enthusiastic, let alone those in front of the TV.

According to official predictions, this game will have the highest ratings in the Olympic Games, surpassing the previous 100-meter final.

Basketball era!

"beep!"

A whistle blew.

Yi Jianlian jumped high and pushed the ball back to half court from Oberto's head.

The Chinese team attacks first!

Sun Yue was holding the ball in the frontcourt, and Lin Ying went over to block him.

After the demolition, Sun Yue quickly returned the ball.

This tactic was for no other reason than because Lin Ying wanted to find Prigioni's mismatch.

I have already learned from playing against Lithuania before: Since your teammates may not be able to change the pick-and-roll, then let your teammates pick-and-roll!

This trick is indeed simpler and more effective.

Then, Lin Ying started to beat Prigioni from behind.

Real roll call tactics!

This made Kobe Bryant happy in the stands.

Lin Ying's learning ability in the competition is still very strong.

The Argentine team wanted to trap, but Lin Ying's fake pass from behind prevented them from trapping easily.

Then, Prigioni couldn't stand Lin Ying.

Although Argentinian players have always been known for their confrontation, Lin Ying's position as point guard is a natural mismatch. No matter how good the confrontation is, he still has to follow the basic rules.

When Lin Ying reached the free throw line, Delfino flanked him from the outside.

Because the Chinese team has Yao Ming under the basket, Oberto does not dare to help defend at all. If Lin Ying goes inside again, Argentina will have no chance to help defend.

Lin Ying was also very decisive, splitting the ball outside in an instant.

Although Delfino was also very tall and raised his hands when he was flanked, he passed the ball directly and hit the ground.

Sun Yue took the ball and made a decisive three-pointer.

After these two knockout games, there are no other changes for the other players on the Chinese team, except that they are becoming more decisive and more accurate in shooting three-pointers.

This is why Sun Yue said before the game that the more he throws, the more accurate he will be.

The trajectory of this ball looks very positive, and the backspin looks very beautiful.

"Whoa!"

There was a crisp sound.

Sun Yue's first three-point shot attempt went in!

This ball is so silky!

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

This tactic of the Chinese team is very simple, it is to score the ball from behind.

As long as Lin Ying can find a breakthrough on the opposite side of the court, and as long as the Chinese team can score from outside, this tactic will have no solution.

Commonly known as: simple and effective.

Sun Yue's three-pointer at the beginning is a good sign!

Sun Yue also clenched his fists and raised his hands after scoring a goal.

That seems to be saying: Look, what I said is very accurate!

The Argentinian team advanced into the frontcourt to take position.

Prigioni and Scola played a pick-and-roll tactic on the strong side.

Although both teams play in a European style, Argentina is not a European team after all, and there are still differences in details.

They move less without the ball, but pass the ball more aggressively.

This is also the origin of the nickname "Ginobili per capita" given by fans to the Argentina team.

For example, Prigioni's pick-and-roll pass in this ball was knocked to the ground the moment after Scola opened it.

Scola's shot after receiving the ball.

"Whoa!"

It is also a hollow bag.

Scola is still stable!

And without Ginobili, he will definitely take on more scoring responsibilities.

Both teams showed good form at the start.

Chinese team’s possession of the ball.

Lin Ying continued to block for Sun Yue, and also continued to attack Prigioni.

Delfino continued to attack, and this time he attacked earlier than before!

This time Delfino not only extended his hand but also extended his legs to interfere. This was blocking both the upper and lower lanes.

Lin Ying waited for him to come over before passing the ball in one blow.

The Argentine team assisted in defensive rotation, and Nocioni went to Sun Yue to make up for it.

Sun Yue also quickly gave the ball to Zhu Fangyu.

You may not believe it, but after Lin Ying restrained the defense, the Chinese team also played the high-speed conduction of European teams!

In fact, the principles are the same!

It's just because European players are more versatile, and their breakthroughs can attract double-teams or cover-ups, so there is follow-up conduct.

The Chinese team couldn't be attracted before, but now that Lin Ying can attract them, he can naturally play!

Even if you go back further, the 1994 golden generation of men's basketball team actually played like this!

Zhu Fangyu also took action decisively after catching the ball.

"Whoa!"

Then I got in!

The Chinese team scored three consecutive points in the opening game!

"pretty!"

Su Qun from the commentary booth couldn't help shouting!

The average height of the Argentina team is not much lower than that of the Chinese team.

Except for Prigioni, everyone else is over 2 meters tall.

And as mentioned earlier, Argentines believe in confrontation.

Combining these two together, it will be very difficult for you to score in front of them by attacking the inside.

If you don’t believe me, ask Meng Liu.
To be continued...