On the evening of February 10, a high-profile women's basketball battle came to an end in the Xi'an Division. The Chinese women's basketball team sat at home and faced the French women's basketball team, but failed to play its own level and finally lost with a score of 50-82. This defeat not only made the Chinese women's basketball team empty of the Paris Olympics qualification tournament in advance, but also disappointed the fans.
Looking back on this game, the Chinese women's basketball team was relatively passive at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. On the offensive end, the Chinese women's basketball team had a poor hand, a low shooting percentage, and could not score effectively. On the defensive end, the Chinese women's basketball team also failed to limit Johannes, the core star of the French women's basketball team, who was like no one on the court and scored frequently. Especially in the first half, Johannes made 4 of 6 three-pointers to help the French women's basketball team establish a 20-point lead.
Although the coaching staff of the Chinese women's basketball team made lineup adjustments and tactical arrangements in the second half, the overall effect was little. The French women's basketball team became more and more confident in playing, blossomed more, and finally won easily.
It is worth mentioning that the French women's basketball team does not have an advantage in the world ranking and past records. However, in the Olympic arena, they are a traditional powerhouse, with a wealth of experience and excellent players. In contrast, although the Chinese women's basketball team has made some progress in recent years, it still appears inexperienced and unstable at critical moments.
This defeat is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Chinese women's basketball team. They need to adjust their mentality in the next games, learn from the lessons and play at their true level.
At present, the Chinese women's basketball team has a record of 1 win and 1 loss, and competes with the Puerto Rico and New Zealand women's basketball teams for two Olympic tickets in Xi'an. This means that the fate of the Chinese women's basketball team will depend on the results of the other two teams. If the Puerto Rico or New Zealand women's basketball team achieves good results in the next games, the Chinese women's basketball team's Olympic qualification will be in jeopardy.
In the face of difficulties, the Chinese women's basketball team needs to strengthen confidence, unite as one, and strive to play every game. Only then will they be able to seize their chances and earn valuable Olympic qualifications.
Although this defeat put the Chinese women's basketball team in a difficult situation, it also provided them with valuable experience and lessons. I believe that in the next games, the Chinese women's basketball team will continue to strive to improve its strength and mentality, and bring more surprises and honors to fans.