8 of 15 free throws, a 53.3% free throw shooting rate, is an embarrassing number for an inside player, not to mention an outside player. This shooting rate basically means that this person can't shoot free throws at all. At the level of a professional basketball player, even a blind man can shoot 50% of his free throws.
According to this free throw shooting rate, Zhang Guan's free throw is equivalent to one of two free throws. Even if Zhang Guan scores one free throw, the score is only equalized, and the US team still has the ball, so this foul, for It’s a profit for the American team.
On the bench, Howard grinned widely: "Haha, I didn't expect that there is someone with a lower free throw percentage than me! And he's also a defender!"
Howard's free throw shooting rate is at the bottom in the entire NBA, which is why the "cutting off Howard" tactic was adopted. Last season, Howard's free throw shooting rate was 59%, which was higher than Zhang Guan's 53.3% free throw shooting rate. , and Howard also feels that it is much higher. In fact, the free throw shooting rate below 60% is so bad that it makes no difference on the court.
Howard found a lot of confidence from Zhang Guan, but Kobe couldn't help but feel a little regretful. He had realized that he was a little too impulsive just now. After calming down, Kobe realized that Zhang Guan had just deliberately angered himself, causing him to give up his fadeaway jumper and instead choose breakthrough as a way to attack.
"I feel hot now. If I had continued to use fadeaway jumpers to attack, I might have been able to score the goal. Then the situation would not be so passive. Fortunately, LeBron and Dwyane reacted enough. Hurry." Kobe was a little annoyed, but at the same time he forced himself to calm down.
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The moment Zhang Guan started to counterattack quickly, the audience suddenly burst into excitement, and when the whistle sounded, the audience sighed. This was originally a good opportunity to surpass the US team, but it was a pity that James ruined it.
"It doesn't matter. It's okay to make a foul and take a free throw. As long as Zhang Guan makes both free throws, he may be able to overtake the US team by one point!" someone said.
"But I remember Zhang Guan's free throws weren't very stable!" someone said immediately next to him.
"That's right, Zhang Guan often misses free throws. Hey, it would be great if Yao Yao took this free throw!" Someone else said immediately.
At this time, the commentator also immediately found Zhang Guan's free throw shooting percentage.
"Zhang Guan's free throw shooting percentage is only 53.3%. It's hanging. It's really a little hanging this time! I hope Zhang Guan can perform normally and at least make one free throw. In this way, we will be tied with the US team. If we tie, we still have a chance. Chance! Maybe we can drag the United States into overtime." The commentator said.
For the current Chinese team, if Zhang Guan makes two free throws, it would be better. If he makes one of two free throws, it is acceptable. If Zhang Guan misses both free throws, the national team will still be one point behind. , but the ball is in the hands of the American team. However, given Zhang Guan's free throw shooting percentage, few people are optimistic that Zhang Guan can make both free throws. Everyone just hopes that Zhang Guan can make one goal.
Zhang Guan stood on the free throw line, and the audience consciously quieted down, fearing that it would affect Zhang Guan's free throw.
"Don't worry, based on his free throw shooting percentage, it will be difficult to make the first free throw. Maybe he will miss both free throws." D'Antoni said to Krzyzewski.
At this time, Zhang Guan looked calm. It turned out that Zhang Guan was not good at free throws because he had not learned the relevant skills. But the moment he stood on the free throw line, Zhang Guan had already learned the free throw skills. To the master level.
"Don't be anxious, take your time, take your time..." Coach Yunus clenched his fists nervously. But Zhang Guan, who was in front of the free throw line, directly raised his hand and threw the basketball.
"Why are you being punished so urgently!" Yunus' face turned gloomy, and he became even more anxious at first.
Krzyzewski's heart tightened: "Huh? This free throw action is still very standard, and the feel is also very soft. This kind of free throw is like a top shooter's free throw. With such an elegant action, how can you hit the free throw rate? It will be so low!”
However, the next moment, a "swish" sound, this familiar voice sounded from Krzyzewski's ears, and the basketball was hollowed into the frame.
The first free throw went in!
There was a round of applause, but the US team’s coaching staff frowned. Many players with relatively low free throw shooting percentages often miss the first free throw, but make the second free throw after adjustments. If the first free throw is made, then the second free throw can basically be made.
Now that Zhang Guan made the first free throw, it is estimated that the second free throw is also close to ten.
"Are we really going to fall behind? We are going to fall behind the Chinese team!" Krzyzewski looked at the remaining 32 seconds, which was enough for the American team to launch another attack, and his heart settled down again.
At the same time, Zhang Guan took his second free throw and the basketball fell steadily into the basket.
"Both free throws were made, 97 to 96, a lead! The Chinese team went ahead by 1 point!"
"Both free throws were made? How could he hit both free throws! Isn't his free throw shooting percentage lower than mine?" Howard looked dissatisfied. He finally found a player with a lower free throw shooting percentage than himself. Howard originally planned to Looking for confidence, but was mercilessly hit.
In the last 32 seconds, the American team fell behind by one point. This result was something no one expected.
"Damn it, I was forced to this point, and also forced to this point by the Chinese team!" Shashevs clenched his fists, and this time he was really angry.
In Krzyzewski's eyes, the Chinese team is simply a vulnerable team. Before playing against the Chinese team, he didn't even watch the videos of the Chinese team's games before the game. He also let the players go He went to participate in a sponsor event and missed a whole day of training because he felt that the Chinese team was not a concern. But now, the weak team in his eyes leads by 1 point at the last moment of the game.
"We seem to have underestimated the Chinese team!" D'Antoni's voice sounded from the side, and Krzyzewski suddenly woke up. He realized that what D'Antoni said was very correct. The entire US team, from coaches to players, underestimated The Chinese team.
It is obviously impossible for the Chinese team to defeat Spain, Greece, Lithuania, and finally enter the finals solely because of the home court advantage. There must be certain merits. However, he did not think of this, but simply believed that the Chinese team It's a weak team.
Indeed, after entering the Olympic finals, the American team has been dazzled by the victory.
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In the stands, President Bush's face turned pale. He originally thought that this would be a game without any suspense. The two sides fought back and forth in the first half, with the American team giving way to the Chinese team. In the second half of the game, the American team would definitely lead by a big score, but Unexpectedly, in the last 32 seconds, instead of taking the lead, the American team fell behind by one point.
"I'm falling behind. I'm actually falling behind! I can't lose! If I really lose, then wouldn't I have to give an award to the runner-up? Then wouldn't I be inferior to others?" At this time, something appeared in President Bush's heart. Regret, he originally wanted to trick others, but now he feels as if he is tricking himself.
PS: This is the second chapter from yesterday. I couldn’t resist falling asleep last night, sorry. Ask for a guaranteed monthly ticket.
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