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Chapter 326

Chapter 326

Although only one quarter of the game was played, An Luo felt that the result was already obvious.

Both sides were fully prepared before the game.In order to limit Haddadi's performance, Lebanon sent a lineup that is defensive inside.Although the effect is not bad, the Iranian team's outside line has taken on the offensive task very well.In particular, the sudden outbreak of Jamsidi caused great damage to Lebanon.

Conversely, when they faced the Iranian team's defense, they couldn't find a good countermeasure.At the beginning, they hoped for a three-pointer from the outside, but their hand feeling in this game was too poor, and they were unable to open it for a long time.Khatib's breakthrough and middle distance are just a drop in the bucket, and cannot solve the fundamental problem.Besides, he is at that age after all, if he had played a round earlier, he would have been able to break through the opponent's defensive strategy by himself, but now it would be a bit difficult!

In the second quarter, Lebanon finally changed.Thabeet got to the free throw line, took Haddadi away from the basket, and opened up space for his teammates.

Khatib once again carried his gun into battle and charged.Shortly after the opening of the second quarter, the 38-year-old veteran received the ball at a 45-degree angle on the left, shook the defender away with a feint, and then accelerated to the basket and headed hard against Haddadi.

Although the goal was not scored, it caused Haddadi's defensive foul.And, got two free throw opportunities.

In that scene, An Luo couldn't help turning his head to look at Du Feng.These two guys were already famous in their era!Still fighting on the court.

There was a burst of intense applause at the scene.A 38 year old guy bumped into a 32 year old guy!Such scenes will appear in every international competition.Every time, it is touching.

Lebanon can't help it either!Only Khatib was able to break in, and the others were in worse condition.

Steady kick the ball in.

It may be that the veteran's efforts stimulated the young players in Lebanon. In the next round, they prevented the opponent from serving a violation.

When the referee's whistle sounded, everyone was still dumbfounded.I didn't understand what was going on, but when I saw the referee's gesture, the whole audience was boiling.

The sudden full-court press caught the Iranian team by surprise, and the Lebanese players used their hard work to get the ball for an attack.

The ball was sent out steadily, and after several passes, the basketball finally came to Khatib's hands again.

He is still very determined, starting directly from the right side, and the speed is not fast.Facing the defender, he paused briefly and pulled the ball from his hip to his left with his right hand.Then he bent down, pushed the opponent away with his shoulders, and accelerated to the left.

After all, he was a little older, and Khatib's speed didn't increase after he squeezed past, so he didn't completely get rid of the opponent's defense.But his offensive rhythm was not interrupted. After two steps, he took off directly, leaned back slightly, and threw the ball.

"Shh!"

Very accurate!Although the posture is a bit poor, the effect is still very good.

The score was further forced closer.But the situation has not improved much.Everyone knows that it is impossible for Khatib to play like this throughout the game.It is not bad to score some points in these two breakthroughs.

However, the Iranian team gave it a chance.

Yahachali pushed forward with the ball and encountered a tough block from the young player Arakki at the center line.In a hurry, he was intercepted by the opponent.

Arakki, who succeeded in the steal, rushed to the basket quickly, exerted strength in his legs, soared into the sky, and dunked the ball.

This ball completely ignited the atmosphere of the scene.The fans began to cheer for their players and their country.

Afterwards, Haddadi caught the ball and made a layup after the pick-and-roll outside the three-point line, helping the Iranian team stabilize the situation.Everyone is familiar with this offensive method, whether it is in the international arena or in the CBA league, this is his favorite offensive method.

The second quarter is basically a [-]-[-] situation.After Lebanon adjusted its offensive strategy, under the leadership of Khatib, it temporarily eased its weakness on the offensive end.In fact, Iran has not changed much. They just strengthened Haddadi's offense. Although the firepower on the outside line has weakened, it can make up for it on the inside line.

Therefore, at the end of the first half, Lebanon's 6 points behind in the first quarter were neither expanded by the Iranian team nor narrowed by themselves.

But An Luo felt that Lebanon was hanging.The second quarter played so aggressively, whether it was offense or defense, they all played 12 points.On the other hand, Iran is still the same.He didn't put in some extra energy and physical strength because of the increase in the intensity of the opponent's game.

The situation was about the same as An Luo expected.The Iranian outside players who got enough rest time in the second quarter launched the most violent attack towards the host as soon as they came up.

Jamsidi, who played well in the first quarter, stood up again.His breakthroughs were like sharp arrows one after another, hitting the heart of the Lebanese men's basketball team hard again and again.This backcourt player, known as one of Iran's new troika, became a nightmare for the opponent when Haddadi was surrounded by the opponent.

In the opening nearly 4 minutes, Lebanon did not score a single point!Nothing improved after a pause.

Iran is taking this opportunity to continue to widen the gap.Had it not been for Arakki's prowess in the last few minutes, Iran would have been able to end the game in the third quarter.

Even so, they were still 12 points behind.

But they didn't give up.Especially the young player Arakki, who scored 8 points in a row with sudden shots, bringing the point difference back to single digits.

Too tenacious!

There's really nothing they can do.The defense is good enough, but the inside is blocked, and the outside is played again.In the final analysis, it is still not strong enough.But Araki continued the suspense of the game with a few fairy balls.

Two consecutive ultra-long three-pointers, plus a layup that topped Haddadi after a breakthrough.

In fact, Lebanon has always had this problem.It's really hard for them to get to the basket and score.Although Haddadi is getting older now, his foot movement speed is not as flexible as before.But the defensive area is still there, and there is still a height advantage.The only one in Lebanon who can score inside Iran is Arakki.

Then another young player on the field, Jamsidi, stepped forward.He almost killed Lebanon's hopes in the same way as Arakki.

In the end, the hosts lost to Iran by 10 points, bidding farewell to this Asian Cup.

After the game, Khatib covered his face and wept. This may be the last time he represented Lebanon in the World Championship.However, he has done his best for this.The prolonged applause at the scene is his best gift.

(End of this chapter)