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Chapter 137 Semifinals: United States VS Lithuania, leading by 20 points in a single quarter

The 2008 Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals matchup was released:

Lithuania vs Greece, Argentina vs Spain, USA vs Croatia, China vs Australia.

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2008年8月20日14：30，美国vs克罗地亚，105：65，美国队以40分的优势大胜克罗地亚，进入奥运会半决赛。

Bryant got a game-high 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals; James 18 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists; Wade 15 points, 3 steals.

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2008年8月20日16：45，立陶宛vs希腊，94：68，立陶宛队以26分的优势战胜希腊队，半决赛对阵美国队。

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At 2008 o'clock in the evening on August 8, 20, the Huaxia men's basketball team played against Australia at home, and the eyes of Huaxia fans were all on the Wukesong Stadium.

Huaxia team starts: Liu Wei (pg), Li Kang (sg), Zhu Fangyu (sf), Yi Jianlian (pf), Yao Ming (c).

Australia's starting lineup: Newley (pg), Ingles (sg), Barlow (sf), Anderson (pf), Bogut (c).

At the beginning of the game, Yao Ming and Bogut jumped the ball in the middle circle. The Huaxia team got the ball first. Liu Wei advanced with the ball. Newley stepped forward to lead the defense.

Yao Ming catches the ball and singles Bogut with his back. He pushes Bogut to the basket with one top, two carries and three confrontations. He turns around and makes a hook shot.

Newley advanced with the ball, Liu Wei stepped forward to lead the defense, advanced to the top of the arc and passed to Anderson in the low post, and Anderson singled Yi Jianlian under the basket, turned around and made a layup with a low hand, 2:2, the Australian team responded strongly with a goal.

Li Kang quickly advanced with the ball, Ingles stepped forward to lead the defense, and passed to the low Yao Ming at the top of the arc. Yao Ming turned over and shot a jumper.

Ingles advances with the ball, Li Kang steps forward to lead the defense, walks to the top of the arc to signal Bogut to come up with a pick-and-roll, uses the cover to make a three-point shot, Yao Ming immediately switches defenses and interferes with Ingles' shooting, and the ball hits the net , 4:5, the Australian team overtook the score.

Li Kang continued to advance with the ball, Ingles stepped forward to lead the defense, marched to the top of the arc to signal Yao Ming to put up the pick-and-roll, and used the screen to make a three-point shot. Bogut immediately switched defenses and rushed up. Both fell to the ground.

beep! ! , the referee signaled that Bogut made a defensive foul, and Li Kang's goal was valid, and an extra penalty was given.

Li Kang also made a free throw and successfully scored 4 points, 8:5, and the Huaxia team overtook by 3 points.

Ingles advanced with the ball, Li Kang continued to lead the defense, and passed to Bogut in the low post at the top of the arc. Bogut caught the ball and turned around for a layup.

Li Kang catches the ball and quickly launches a counterattack. Zhu Fangyu and Liu Wei quickly come down. Li Kang accelerates away from the defense and rushes into the basket.

Seeing this, Li Kang passed the ball to Zhu Fangyu who was open on one side. He raised his hand and made a three-pointer. He made a steady hit, 11:5, and the Huaxia team led by 6 points.

Newley advanced with the ball, Liu Wei continued to lead the defense, and passed to Anderson at the basket at the top of the arc. Anderson caught the ball and turned around to throw off the defense. He dunked successfully with both hands. 11:7, the Australian team chased the point difference to 4 point.

Li Kang continued to advance with the ball, and Ingles led the defense. He went to the top of the arc and passed it to Yi Jianlian in the low post. The Huaxia team led by 13 points.

Ingles continued to advance with the ball, and Li Kang led the defense. When he reached the top of the arc, Li Kang suddenly stepped forward to press the ball. The ball was cut off by Li Kang, and Li Kang took advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack.

Li Kang quickly advanced with the ball, counterattacked one-stop, and kicked back, 15:7, Huaxia team led by 8 points.

Li Kang's attack and defense instantly ignited the audience, Wukesong Stadium applauded thunderously, and the audience cheered!

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Newley continued to advance with the ball, Liu Wei stepped forward to lead the defense, and passed to Anderson at the basket at the top of the arc.

Li Kang received the ball and quickly launched a counterattack. He accelerated in a change of direction, swayed left and right, marched to the top of the arc and made a three-pointer.

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The Australian team requested a timeout with 5 minutes and 30 seconds left in the first quarter.

After a timeout, Wang Shipeng replaced Liu Wei, Li Nan replaced Yi Jianlian, and Wang Zhizhi replaced Yao Ming.

Mills replaced Newley, Nelson replaced Barlow, Chriss replaced Bogut, Bruton replaced Anderson.

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The Australian team attacked, Mills advanced with the ball, Wang Shipeng led the defense, and marched to the top of the arc to signal Chris to step forward to pick and roll, and used the screen to make a three-point shot. Li Kang immediately switched to interfere with Mills' shooting, and the ball missed the frame. After going out, Wang Zhizhi received the rebound.

Li Kang advanced with the ball, and Ingles continued to lead the defense. He marched to the top of the arc to signal his teammates to pull away and clear one side. Li Kang changed direction and accelerated, shaking left and right, and Ingles subconsciously took half a step back.

Seeing this, Li Kang made an emergency stop and pulled back, took a step back and made a three-pointer. He made a steady hit, 21:7, and the Huaxia team led by 14 points.

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Mills continued to advance with the ball, Wang Shipeng stepped forward to lead the defense, marched to the top of the arc to signal Nelson to step forward to pick and roll, Wang Shipeng was blocked by Nelson, Mills accelerated to throw off the defense, stopped suddenly and made a mid-range shot, making a steady hit, 21: 9, the Australian team narrowed the score to 12 points.

Li Kang advanced with the ball, and Ingles stepped forward to lead the defense. He passed to the top of the arc and passed it to the basket. Dazhi made an easy layup and caused Chris to foul.

beep! ! , the referee signaled that the goal is valid and an additional penalty kick will be added.

Wang Zhizhi also made an extra free throw and successfully scored 3 points, 24:9, and the Huaxia team led by 15 points.

Mills advanced with the ball, Wang Shipeng stepped forward to lead the defense, marched to the top of the arc and signaled Chris to put up the pick-and-roll, and used the screen to make a three-point shot. Da Zhi was a step slower when he switched defenses, and the ball hit the net. 24:12, the Australian team will The point difference narrowed to 12 points.

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Looking back, the Australian team began to double-team Li Kang, and Li Kang assisted Wang Shipeng and Zhu Fangyu to hit three-pointers one after another.

Australia's offense suddenly misfired, Mills and Ingles hit shots one after another, Chris stormed the basket and was blocked by Li Kang.

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At 32:12, the Huaxia team led by 20 points, and the first quarter ended.