Chinese Men’s Basketball Team Falls to Juventus in Warm-Up Game

Source: Xinhuanet

Author: Cao Yibo

Published: 2024-09-19 09:23:43.0

Game Recap

The Chinese men’s basketball team faced off against the Spanish A League Juventus basketball team in a warm-up game at the Qujiang Circle Gym in Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Despite a strong effort, the Chinese team ultimately fell to Juventus with a score of 65-70.

Key Performances

Liao Sanning led the Chinese team with 16 points, making 6 of 12 shots. Hu Mingxuan achieved a “double-double” with 12 points and 11 assists, and also grabbed 7 rebounds. For Juventus, Croatian veteran Tomic scored a team-high 13 points, while Dutch national player Krach added 11 points.

Game Analysis

Juventus’ full-court press at the beginning of the game made the Chinese team uncomfortable, but Liao Sanning and Hu Mingxuan’s individual efforts helped stabilize the team’s position. The Chinese team relied on strong defense and counterattacks to keep the score close.

Juventus played patiently, using quick passes to find open players and score easily. The team scored 54 points on two-pointers, with a two-point shooting rate of 67.5%.

Turning Point

In the last three and a half minutes of the game, Juventus widened the point difference to 10 points through several mistakes by the Chinese team. Despite a late surge led by Yang Hansen’s key blocks, the Chinese team ran out of time and lost by 5 points.

Post-Game Reaction

Chinese men’s basketball head coach Guo Shiqiang attributed the team’s loss to four mistakes in the last three and a half minutes. He emphasized the importance of executing tactics and improving free throw shooting.

Juventus head coach Miret praised the Chinese team’s defense, saying it caused his team a lot of trouble. He also highlighted the benefits of cross-league exchanges, citing the growth of young players and the importance of diverse cultures.

Next Match

Both teams will face off again in their second warm-up match in Xi’an on the 20th.