I just want to play healthy basketball

Chapter 345 The Olympics
It was already July when I returned home, and the Olympics were coming soon.

Because He Li had just finished playing in the NBA finals, he just returned and did not participate in the men's basketball training camp and the warm-up match before the Olympics.

On the contrary, it is because he just won the sixth NBA championship, FMVP, and has become a presence comparable to Jordan.

The domestic and foreign popularity can be said to be unique. Many domestic brands have come to him, and they have sought He Li for endorsement.

Ten refused to move, He Li originally didn't want to accept so many endorsements, but with their sufficient sincerity, He Li expressed that he still wanted to support national enterprises.

To be reasonable, Japanese, European and American products are flooding the country these days, earning a lot of foreign exchange every year, and the enthusiasm of the nation has been high in the past two years, and it is more reasonable to support domestic products.

Of course, if it's not that there is no time, He Li also wants to start some companies, self-produce and sell, and earn W.

Closer to home, the strength of the men's basketball team is increasing day by day. Compared with four years ago, the strength has improved too much.

However, the dream team lineup four years ago was not complete and strong, but this year it is a set of top NBA superstars.

The head coach who coached the Dream Team has also become Popovich. I have to say that this year's men's basketball team has no problem winning cards at home, but there is a lot of suspense if they want to win the championship. After all, they only play one game.

At the end of July, He Li officially returned to the team after filming the commercial. After two weeks of training, the Olympic Games began.

On August 8, He Li made his debut at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games for a while, and then he and the men's basketball team prepared for the group stage two days later.

This year, the men's basketball team is in the same group as the Dream Team, and the opponent in the first game is the Dream Team.

It can be said that the next group match may be a preview of the finals.

Therefore, not only He Li, but also the men's basketball team are all cautious about this.

On the evening of August 8th, the Chinese men's basketball team finally ushered in the first match of the group stage at the Wukesong National Basketball Stadium.

At the beginning of the game, Yao Ming jumped the ball with Howard, relying on experience to help the men's basketball team win the ball.

On the first offense of the game, He Li did not disappoint his hometown folks. Under the double-teaming of James and Kobe, he shot a three-pointer from the outside and helped the men's basketball team lead the Dream Team by three points.

But after that, the situation took a turn for the worse, and the dream team went straight to the fast break. James made a long pass from the half court and passed the ball to the fast-down Anthony.

Anthony looked back at the moon and seemed to have a look at He Li. Then he dunked with his back 180 degrees, narrowing the point difference to 1 point.

In the next offensive round of the men's basketball team, Liu Wei encountered Kidd's pressing defense and small moves. He was a little uncomfortable.

In the next round, He Li responded in the backcourt, and the ball was finally dribbled and passed to He Li.

But because of the Dream Team's strict defense against He Li from outside, He Li couldn't find a good chance to make a move.

Considering that it is impossible to shoot a super long three-pointer for every ball, He Li can only ask Yi Jianlian to come out to pick and roll.

However, Yi Jianlian was blocked by Anthony when he rushed to the basket. Yi Jianlian's coordination ability was a bit poor, and his handwork was not good. After the confrontation, he failed to score a small throw.

Afterwards, the dream team immediately switched, relying on playing more and less, constantly shifting the ball, attacking successfully again, and widening the point difference.

Fortunately, in the next round, He Li asked Yao Ming to come out and shoot.

Yao Ming failed to hit a three-pointer from a 45-degree angle, but He Li rushed to the basket in time. After Yao Ming hit the three-pointer, he jumped up and dunked Howard.

However, it is impossible for He Li to rush to the basket to complete the dunk every time.

In the game against the Dream Team, He Li's state had a great impact on the game.

In this game, the dream team's strict defense against He Li from the outside line made He Li have to consume more energy in all aspects.

Then at the critical moment, He Li's state may not be as good as expected.

Considering that the dream team lineup is too gorgeous, the substitute lineup may have a considerable advantage in playing the men's basketball team, so He Li should save some money and maintain a good state until the last second of the game.

Just when He Li was feeling the pressure, Yao Ming finally played the role of an All-Star, single-playing Howard in the interior one after another, beating Howard without temper.

But soon the Dream Team adjusted the lineup, and Bosh replaced Howard, saying that Bosh couldn't stand Yao Ming, but he could go around with Yao Ming.

Yao Ming pulls out, and Bosh can follow.

Yao Ming asked for the ball in the low post, and Bosh went around to defend.

Compared with inside offense, Bosh's low-post skills and shooting are better than Howard's, and because he is inside the second team, Bosh occasionally has physical strength to limit Yi Jianlian who hits the basket.

Driven by Deron and Wade, the Dream Team performed even better in the second half of the first quarter. By the end of the first quarter, the men's basketball team had fallen behind by 6 points.

This forced He Li to find a lot of opportunities to attack after playing in the second quarter to recover the score.

But just after the score was overtaken, he was beaten back by the Dream Team.

After that, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian's performance was also very average. The basketball highlighted that no one was attacking and scoring. In addition, the defensive end was also full of loopholes, and they were constantly counterattacked by the Dream Team.

By the end of the third quarter, the men's basketball team has fallen behind by 16 points. Look at this score, and then look at the stars on the bench of the Dream Team who are eager to try.

He Li took the initiative to communicate with Harris: "The next quarter depends on the situation, I will rest for half a quarter first."

Sometimes it is impossible not to give up. After all, it is a group match, and the more important thing is to qualify.

Losing to the dream team led by Kobe and Kidd, the Four Heroes plus Howard, Bosh, and Deron is not considered a loss.

If you really want to win, it's not too late to win after breaking through the group stage.

After He Li chose to withdraw, the men's basketball team really had no hope of narrowing the disadvantages and turning defeat into victory.

Losing to the Dream Team in the first game of the group stage, the men's basketball team encountered a relatively large public opinion storm.

But the last championship team lost the first game of the group stage, and lost at home. The common people were outraged, but it was normal.

After being scolded, the men's basketball team finally played at the level it should have.

Playing against Spain on the 12th, the men's basketball team won 94 to 87 by 7 points.

Continued efforts on the 14th, Angola was brutally abused by the men's basketball team for 42 points.

The No. 16 men's basketball team was not merciful at all against the German team, winning 97 to 63, a full 34 points.

In the final game of the group stage on the 18th, although the game process was a bit difficult, the final result was good.

Relying on He Li's winning skyhook in the long two-point area, the men's basketball team defeated the Greek team by one point 91 to 90, and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.

In the quarterfinals, the men's basketball team played against Croatia, which was third in Group A, and there were not many surprises. The men's basketball team easily won by 27 points.

After advancing to the semi-finals, the men's basketball team staged an imperial PK with the old rival Spain. In the fourth quarter, Yao Ming suddenly broke out, and Gasol was strongly suppressed. In the end, the men's basketball team won the game with a 5-point advantage and successfully advanced to the final.

On the other hand, the Dream Team easily overwhelmed the Argentine team with a 32-point difference and returned to the Olympic men's basketball final as the king.

"The real test has begun!"

(End of this chapter)