On July 5th, the women’s basketball friendly match continues as China takes on Australia at 5:30 PM away from home in their second encounter. In the first game, China suffered a 28-point loss to Australia, while the men’s team has already been swept. Can the women’s team bounce back on the road, capturing the attention of spectators?
For China’s women’s basketball team, their overall performance during overseas training has been disappointing. Apart from their initial 56-51 victory over Turkey, they have lost to Spain, Serbia, and Belgium. In their first match in Australia, they were crushed 66-94, resulting in a four-game losing streak that raises questions about their ability to contend for an Olympic podium finish.
The team’s overall strength isn’t just about the core players’ form, but also their shortcomings in various aspects such as rebounding, defensive communication, and shooting accuracy compared to their opponents. Winning on the road will be a significant challenge, even with several key Australian players absent. Coach Zheng Wei doesn’t seem to have much room for adjustment.
In this second match, Wang Siyu might be one of the few players in good form, having scored 21 points and 5 rebounds in the last game. However, Han Xu’s 11 points and 11 rebounds fell short of expectations, and other role players didn’t meet expectations either. For China to bounce back, they need to adapt better to Australia’s pressure defense and improve their three-point shooting, which has been subpar throughout the overseas training.
Australia, playing at home and with Olympic aspirations, is likely to give its all for a victory. Though several WNBA players are yet to return, led by Lauren, the core players will aim to showcase their capabilities to increase their chances of being selected for the Paris Olympics squad.
While China may not have its full roster, it is a team that has achieved good results in recent years, including eliminating Australia in the Women’s Basketball World Cup final. With home-court advantage, Australia is unlikely to hold back.
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