In the fierce competition in the Xi'an Division of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Women's Basketball Qualifying Tournament, the Chinese women's basketball team unveiled their Olympic journey with an eye-catching victory. Facing their first opponent, the New Zealand team, the Chinese team not only showed strong strength, but also announced to the world their determination and ability to hit the Olympic podium with an overwhelming victory.
At the beginning of the game, Han Xu and Huang Sijing's three-point shots pierced the heart like sharp arrows, firing the first shot for the Chinese team. Their outstanding performance not only established the advantage of the Chinese women's basketball team, but also set the tone for the game. Although the offensive efficiency of the Chinese team fluctuated in the first quarter of the game, they always maintained a double-digit lead and showed unshakable team strength.
Entering the second quarter, the strong play of Li Meng and Han Xu became the highlight of the game. Their precise shooting and decisive breakthrough put the New Zealand defence in a difficult position. At the end of the quarter, the Chinese women's basketball team played a wave of 22:2 super attacks, expanding the score gap to an almost insurmountable height. At the end of the half, the score of 53:22 fully demonstrated the attacking power and dominance of the Chinese women's basketball team.
In the third quarter, the offensive of the Chinese women's basketball team did not weaken. They continued to press their opponents with more firepower, and once again ended the quarter with a disparity of 24:12. The performance in this section further strengthened the Chinese team's lead, while also showing their opponents their depth and diversity.
The final quarter of the game became a training time for both sides. Although there was no suspense in the game, the Chinese women's basketball team still maintained a focused and rigorous attitude, and finally won the game with a huge advantage of 47 points. This victory is not only a demonstration of the strength of the Chinese women's basketball team, but also a verification of their team spirit and tactical execution.
In terms of individual performance, Han Xu scored 21 points with a perfect performance of 9-of-9 shooting, and contributed 6 rebounds and 4 blocks, winning the best player of the game. Her efficient performance is one of the key factors for the Chinese women's basketball team to achieve a big victory. Li Meng easily scored 14 points in just 19 minutes, showing her scoring efficiency. Lee's 16 points and 12 rebounds, including seven in the frontcourt, proved her dominance under the basket. Yang Liwei's 12 points and Li Yuan's 11 assists highlight the team's multi-point flowering and overall cooperation.
Overall, this victory against New Zealand is a good start for the Chinese women's basketball team in the Olympic Games. The strength and determination they showed made people look forward to the performance of the Chinese women's basketball team in the upcoming Olympic Games. With the deepening of the game, we have reason to believe that the Chinese women's basketball team will continue to show the charm and strength of Chinese basketball to the world with their hard work and unity.
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