The Brazilian women's basketball team faced Serbia in the second round of the group stage of the Olympic qualifiers. As South America's last hope, Brazil was under pressure to win after losing to Australia in the first round; Serbia, on the other hand, also lost their first game and will be out of the tournament early if they lose again. In the first quarter of the game, Brazil once took the lead by virtue of the home advantage, but the outstanding performance of naturalized player Anderson helped Serbia withstand the pressure and finally overtook the score 23-20.
The second quarter was even more intense, with Brazil's Costa and Anderson battling it out for scoring. On the court, Macedo's aggressive attack and Anderson's steady play kept Serbia in the lead, while Brazil gradually equalized the score thanks to Dantas's score and Suarez's tough rebound, and at halftime, Serbia only had a slight lead of 39-38.
(1) Brazil overtook the lead
In the third quarter, the tempo of the game increased significantly, with the offensive firepower of Nokic and Anderson keeping Serbia in the lead. However, Brazil's Paisio and Dantas were not weak, constantly chasing the score. Suarez's tough performance under the basket was the key to Brazil's comeback, and with the steady play of the Brazilian twin towers, the game entered a white-hot stage, with Serbia only leading 56-54.
(2) Serbia narrowly won
In the last quarter of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the score was always stale. The one-on-one duo of Zabani and Anderson intensified the contest as Serbia gradually opened up the lead. Brazil tried to turn the tide in the final moments, but crucial performances from Anderson and Stankovic ultimately helped Serbia narrow 72-65 to keep their hopes of qualifying.
The Chinese women's basketball team will usher in the final match with Puerto Rico in the Olympic qualifiers. Puerto Rico narrowly beat New Zealand in the second round, helping China secure an early quota place. Due to their previous defeat against France, the Chinese team must go all out to face Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico's overall strength is average, mainly relying on two core players, Gilrantes and Hollinheed. The Chinese women's basketball team is not a battle of life and death, but an important game to test the lineup and adjust tactics.
The Chinese women's basketball team will face new challenges in the match against Puerto Rico, and it will need to find better tactical coordination and player position adjustment in the game. Han Xu and Li Meng, as absolute core players, will take on more responsibilities, and other players also need to find their own place and role in the game. This game is not only a battle of honor for the Chinese women's basketball team, but also a test and experience of strength. Against Puerto Rico, the Chinese team will need to work together as a team to perform at their best and be fully prepared for the next stage of the competition.
In the contest between Brazil and Serbia, Serbia finally won narrowly, and won a chance to qualify for itself. When the Chinese women's basketball team faced Puerto Rico, although it had already locked in the Olympic quota in advance, the game was still of great significance. The Chinese team needs to find their form in this game and be fully prepared for the next games. Every game on the basketball court is an experience, and whether you win or lose, it will become a valuable asset on the road to the team's growth. I hope that the Chinese women's basketball team can achieve good results and fight for the glory of the country!