In the first round of the knockout round, Spain really lived up to expectations, defeating Serbia and Montenegro 87-75 and will compete in the quarterfinals with the Chinese team.

Spain's interior lineman Pau Gasol is one of the few interior players that Yang Di doesn't want to play against in the NBA, and his turnaround hook, low post footwork, and consistent mid-range jumper are all combined with his extraordinary height and long arm span, which is difficult to interfere with and block.

Comparatively, Duncan is slightly easier to defend.

And this year's Spain, the group stage is also a winning record, especially the one against the host Japan on August 24, 104-55 bloodbathed the host, telling Japanese basketball fans that the slam dunk master can only be a character in Japanese comics at present, and the gap is the gap.

And when the Chinese men's basketball team, which is also in Asia, can cut through the waves all the way and advance to the quarterfinals, such a World Championship is becoming more and more tasteless.

Japanese fans said in an interview that they should watch Japanese football, the Japanese men's basketball team is really disappointing, and it can't be compared with the world's top teams and the Chinese team.

The quarter-finals will be held on the 29th, again divided into two days, two in one day.

Spain against China, Argentina against Turkey, Greece against France, and the United States against Germany.

The more this time, the more urgent the training of Yang Di and others became, and all the players, including Yang Di, soaked in the training hall every day and trained in a targeted manner.

Saitama Super Arena is a large gymnasium in the center of Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City.

It is an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium with a maximum capacity of 37,000 people and can be used for a variety of purposes such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, concerts, TV program recordings, lectures, and exhibitions. In '03, the SuperSonics and Lakers played in this arena.

During the World Championships, the surrounding hotel business was very hot, and there was an endless stream of fans who came to watch the game.

"There are thousands of Chinese fans, just like our home stadium."

Yang Di looked at the group of fans in the red area of the stands and was very excited.

"Are we wearing red jerseys today?"

"No, it still seems to be white?"

"It doesn't make sense, these countries' uniforms like to be red lately." Yang Di spread his hands, he likes to wear the red jersey of the Chinese team, especially the Chinese style.

"Isn't Spain the country of matadors, passionate, wild, and red is also their lucky color." Yao Ming explained with a smile.

"It's a big talk, isn't it? I think we've always wanted to make it to the top four and today is the perfect time for us to make a name for ourselves. ”

Yang Di always has confidence on his face, "To beat Spain, you must first beat Pau Gasol." ”

'Gasol could be a centre-forward position, he's my thing.' A hint of excitement flashed in Yao Ming's eyes.

"Really, he's always played power forward in the NBA?"

"Spain need his height and reach to guard the interior, and Pau Gasol doesn't have the same rebounding ability as you in the box."

Yao Ming thinks that Spain's arrangement is reasonable, and Pau Gasol is a super center forward who can be inside and out in the international arena.

The two chatted for a while before heading back into the locker room to change their jerseys.

More and more fans are entering the arena, and the time before the start of the game is getting shorter and shorter.

Players from both sides re-entered the pitch for a simple warm-up session, with the Spanish and Chinese flags hoisted.

China's starting line-up was unchanged, Spain's starters: Calderón 1.91m, Navarro 1.91m, Carlos Jimenez 2.04m, Giorgo Gabajosa 2.07m, Pau Gasol 2.15m.

The height of basketball players is really a magical thing, Pau Gasol's official registered height in the NBA is 2.13 meters, and in the international arena, it has become 2.15 meters, similarly, when Yang Di was in the NBA, the current registered height is 2.08 meters, but in the international arena, I don't know why it is only 2.06 meters, who counts this data?

Pau Gasol took off his training jacket, saw Yang Di coming over, smiled and shook Yang Di's hand, and then hugged him.

"When I play in the NBA, I say that I have a hunch that I will meet you on the international stage, and sure enough, it is not what I expected."

"Then guess again, who will win today's game?"

"The Chinese team has never had a tradition of winning against Spain, and the least one time they lost to us by 10 points." Pau Gasol is like a different person, so high-spirited and full of confidence.

Yang Di's eyes narrowed slightly, "That's because there was no me, and today's Chinese team is different!" ”

"Really?"

The two separated, and they were already angry.

Yao Ming and Pau Gasol stood together, ready to tee, Gasol's arms were indeed long, and he jumped the ball with Yao Ming, not affected by his height at all, and his long arms stretched out, and he was the first to touch the basketball.

Jose Calderón, dribbling over half court.

Calderon is a typical player from the European youth training camp, in the European League, Calderon showed his super projection ability and passing vision, and gradually noticed by the NBA, last year, Calderon entered the NBA without draft, signed directly with the Raptors, last season, Calderon played 64 regular season games for the Raptors, averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, showing his command talent.

But he hasn't adapted to the intensity of the NBA's confrontation and the length of the three-point line, and his three-point shooting is a little inaccurate.

The 25-year-old Calderón has shown his talent and is slowly stepping into the golden age of professional football, and he is also the main point guard in the Spanish national team.

Calderon raised his arms in command and Navarro began to intersperse his movements.

"Keep up!" The coaches of the Chinese coaching staff couldn't help but sweat, Navarro is the top scorer in Europe, can hit three-pointers anywhere no matter what the situation, is fast, skillful on the dribble, breaks through to the basket, and is nicknamed the bomb.

There is no doubt that if Pau Gasol is the heart and pillar of Spain's interior line, Navarro is the leader and scoring center of the Spanish men's basketball team.

Wang Shipeng is under a lot of pressure.

"Bang!"

When he ran out, Wang Shipeng crashed into Pau Gasol's body.

"Change the guard!" He roared, and his heart sank straight down, and he lost it!

Calderón arrived at the ball, and Navarro received the ball without adjustment, and directly and quickly made a three-point shot.

At this time, Yang Di was stuck with the Spanish big forward Gabajosa who was opposite him on the inside, and he was also out of reach for the defense of the outside players.

watched the high-arc basketball fly out, and then "smacked" it, and the opening was an accurate three-point shot.