boyutpedia Chapter 559 Yang Yi: The referee's standards for judgment are relatively uniform...
Chapter 559 Yang Yi: The referee's standards for judgment are relatively uniform...
The pause ended quickly.
Perhaps the timeout had an effect, because after the game resumed, Puerto Rico's three-point shooting finally picked up.
Puerto Rico, who only made one three-pointer in the first quarter, had already made four three-pointers with one minute left in the second quarter.
Furthermore, Puerto Rico, who only scored 22 points in the first quarter, had already scored a high of 32 points in the second quarter.
The Chinese team also scored 32 points, including 6 three-pointers.
The two teams were tied for the time being in the second quarter.
Guo Shiqiang called a timeout in the last minute and made another substitution.
Wang Xiucheng, Zeng Fanbo, Cui Yongxi, David Muoka, and Guo Haowen took the field.
All five players can shoot three-pointers.
In particular, David Muakka, who plays center, showcased his three-point shooting ability in the last game.
The match has resumed.
China attacked, and Wang Xiucheng was once again double-teamed by Puerto Rico.
Guo Haowen received the serve and then moved to the frontcourt behind David Muoka.
With 55 seconds left in the first half, Guo Haowen began looking for an opportunity to pass the ball to Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng was crouching in the corner, seemingly in no hurry to come out and receive the ball.
But soon, Guo Haowen saw Wang Xiucheng use David Muoka's screen to get into the paint.
Then, after a back-and-forth run inside, he returned to the baseline corner.
With that sudden movement, Waters, who was following Wang Xiucheng, crashed directly into David Muoka.
Wang Xiucheng instantly reached the top of the arc and received the ball.
Without making any adjustments, Wang Xiucheng was about to shoot.
Thompson, who was defending Guo Haowen, jumped up immediately, trying to interfere with Wang Xiucheng.
But the next moment, Thompson noticed that Wang Xiucheng had been pressed down as if by a spring.
When he reached his highest point, Thompson saw Wang Xiucheng jump.
After bumping into himself, Thompson saw the basketball in Wang Xiucheng's hand and finally took the shot.
Originally intending to swat the basketball down, Thompson was knocked backward by Wang Xiucheng's collision.
With a thud, just as Thompson fell to the ground, he also heard the beautiful sound of the basketball going through the net.
beep!
The referee's whistle blew immediately.
Then, Thompson saw the referee point at him and make a foul gesture.
Thompson immediately got up and yelled at the referee, "He bumped into me, why did you call a foul on me?"
The referee looked at him but made no comment.
The Puerto Rican coach also seemed dissatisfied with the decision, walking over to a referee on the sidelines and talking to him.
In the Penguin Live broadcast room, Yang Yi was laughing.
"Puerto Rico believes they did not commit a foul on that play."
“Nelson Kron seems to have been greatly wronged, and it looks like he’s complaining about Wang Xiucheng’s cheating foul.”
Yang Yi chuckled: "In previous major competitions, it always seemed like we were the ones who suffered injustice."
"Our players have always been unpopular on the international stage."
"But in this World Cup, at least in the last two matches, I think the referees' standards for judgment are... relatively consistent."
Mina rolled her eyes. Yang Yi was a typical example of someone who got a good deal but acted innocent.
In fact, Yang Yi really wanted to say something like, "It seems like we got a little advantage."
However, he still didn't say anything, since it was a live broadcast and saying it would be somewhat inappropriate.
But that's the reality. Even in the first game against Serbia, where the Chinese team lost by more than 40 points, no domestic media outlets commented on the referee's standards after the game.
In the second match, no media outlets mentioned the referee at all.
From any perspective, Hebei China Fortune is the one who benefits.
In the match against South Sudan, South Sudan had 21 free throws, which was a lot.
But the Chinese team had 28 free throws.
The same was true in this game; almost every breakthrough by Wang Xiucheng resulted in a kill.
Especially in the last minute, it's as if the game wouldn't be right if they didn't call a foul on the opponent.
The protests in Puerto Rico were clearly ineffective.
Wang Xiucheng stood at the free throw line and made the extra free throw.
A score of four points was achieved.
70:54.
China is leading by 16 points.
In the next possession, Puerto Rico found another opportunity and made a three-pointer.
This was Puerto Rico's fourth three-pointer in the second quarter.
There are 18 seconds left.
Wang Xiucheng received the ball and kept running down the clock after reaching the frontcourt, preparing to shoot another three-pointer.
The three-pointer that drew a foul from Thompson was due to the "three-pointer guarantee card".
If the player attempts to shoot another three-pointer before the end of the second quarter, he will be affected by the "three-point stacking card".
For Wang Xiucheng, he can score about one point every two shots.
This shooting percentage might be a bit alarming in the NBA.
However, there are quite a few players in the World Cup who can achieve this shooting accuracy.
Wang Xiucheng controlled the ball at the top of the arc, while everyone else moved to the vicinity of the baseline, maximizing the space.
At this point, Puerto Rico couldn't easily come to attack from both sides, as that would leave the opening too obvious.
Without committing a foul, Puerto Rico can only wait for Wang Xiucheng to make his next move.
With 9 seconds left on the clock, Wang Xiucheng made his move.
Wang Xiucheng only took a tentative step, and Waters, who was under great tension, subconsciously took a step as well.
Wang Xiucheng pulled the ball back and stepped aside.
Before Waters could close in, Wang Xiucheng launched a three-pointer.
It seemed that his foot slipped, and Waters didn't regain his balance until Wang Xiucheng landed.
Somewhat regretting his nervousness, Waters heard a loud thud behind him as the basketball seemed to hit the rim.
That ball didn't go in!
Waters' eyes lit up instantly.
He caught a glimpse of the countdown timer on the opposite basket out of the corner of his eye; there were 5 seconds left.
That's enough for Puerto Rico to launch an attack.
Moreover, in my position, once I get the ball, it's a one-on-one opportunity.
However, Waters was well aware of China's strength on the boards.
So as he prepared to accelerate, he also looked back, wanting to know who had grabbed the rebound.
Then he saw at least four people jump up and reach for the basketball.
The basketball was touched by several hands, and in that instant, Waters seemed to see the basketball deformed by the pressure of those hands.
Then someone somehow managed to knock the basketball out of the water.
And it was flying towards us.
Waters, who was already prepared to start, relied on his experience and instantly moved towards the basketball's path.
However, he suddenly felt a bump on his shoulder, and instantly veered off course.
Then Waters saw Wang Xiucheng reach out and grab the basketball.
Wang Xiucheng immediately took the ball and stepped back, taking a big step to reach beyond the three-point line.
Waters finally regained his footing, but then he saw Wang Xiucheng launch another three-pointer.
His gaze followed the basketball as it flew towards the basket.
then……
With a whoosh, he saw the basketball go into the hoop, making a crisp sound.
Three-pointer, in!
At the same time, the referee finally blew the whistle to end the first half.
With this three-pointer, the Chinese team led by 19 points, 73-54!