女篮鏖战之后体能隐患显现 付政浩担忧波多黎各之战

Just when we thought Chinese women's basketball team would rise from the ashes, they were dealt a heavy blow by Serbia. In a dismal display, China could only muster 59 points from 55 attempts, with a woeful shooting percentage of 29%.

Facing Serbia's suffocating defense and relentless physicality, China resorted to placing their bets on long-range shots. They launched a staggering 34 three-point attempts but only managed to convert 8, resulting in a mere 24% success rate. The frustration was palpable on everyone's faces, particularly in the latter stages of the fourth quarter.

This was an undeniable and comprehensive defeat. China had no answer to Serbia's precision in shutting down both their inside and outside game. They couldn't find a single area of dominance or a player who could take control of the ball. Even the hero of the previous game, Li Yueru, only managed 3 shot attempts and had a plus-minus rating of -20. Li Meng fared even worse, with a shooting percentage of 22% and a team-low plus-minus rating of -24.

With two consecutive losses and a net point differential of -23, China finds themselves temporarily at the bottom of the group. Their only hope now lies in a final, all-or-nothing battle against Puerto Rico, where they must aim to win by as many points as possible. Their chances of progressing will then rely on tie-breakers and calculating points differentials. However, after two grueling matches, China's fitness levels are undoubtedly a significant concern.

It's a tough pill for Chinese women's basketball to swallow, but as the saying goes, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." It remains to be seen whether they can find the strength to bounce back and turn their fortunes around.