That series of scores by Tang Tian further solidified the Spanish team's strategy of double-teaming him to the end.

However, after the excessive double-teaming, Yi Jianlian and Zhou Peng seized opportunities to score in succession.

The 10-point advantage that the Spanish team had built up was instantly closed.

The two teams fell into a stalemate again.

This stalemate continued until the last two minutes of the game, with the two teams tied at 85-83, giving the Chinese team a slight 2-point lead.

At this time, any goal could determine the outcome, and any goal was worth a fortune.

The Spanish team had possession, a team offense in the frontcourt, and Mirotic took a three-point shot from outside.

The entire arena held its breath.

"Clang!"

The basketball hit the rim and bounced out, Mirotic failed to seize the opportunity for a crucial basket.

However, Gasol judged the rebound more accurately, boxed out Yi Jianlian, and grabbed the offensive rebound.

Mirotic took advantage of Zhou Qi's momentary lapse in concentration and quickly cut to the basket.

Gasol made a handoff pass, and Mirotic caught the ball and scored with a direct layup!

He got his 24th point of the game and also helped the Spanish team tie the score!

The Chinese fans at the scene showed disappointment on their faces, and on social media, fans watching the game were also complaining about Zhou Qi.

Zhou Qi started for the team in the first game of the Olympics, but now he has not only become a substitute, but also fails to contribute when the team needs him.

Not every Chinese person can become Tang Tian. Tang Tian's emergence improved Zhou Qi and the others' draft positions, but they still have a long way to go.

Tang Tian didn't say anything at this time, just reminded Zhou Qi to pay attention to his defensive position.

It could be said that Zhou Qi benefited the most from this Olympics. Tang Tian had given him guidance many times during the games.

With one and a half minutes left, many fans in the arena stood up, they could already feel the smell of gunpowder in the air.

Fernandez's confidence didn't really give the Spanish team an advantage, and now both sides still had equal chances of advancing.

Tang Tian made a sudden pass, giving Zhao Jiwei a chance for a three-pointer from outside.

However, he didn't actually shoot, but passed the ball back to Tang Tian after the help defense arrived.

Tang Tian caught the ball and turned for a fadeaway jumper, Fernandez lunged forward perfectly.

"Swish!"

But Tang Tian still managed to put the ball in despite the defense!

Excellent individual ability!

The Chinese team took the lead again!

The fans at the scene and in front of the TV were breathing heavily.

This game couldn't be decided until the very last moment.

Gasol pulled Yi Jianlian out, and Mirotic forced his way to the basket against Zhou Qi. Zhou Qi's poor physical resistance was obviously not enough, and he knocked Zhou Qi away before making a layup.

But Zhou Qi had used all his strength on this play, and he was a little unsteady after the collision. The shot he took grazed the rim and slid out!

Butterfingers at a critical moment!

With 30 seconds left in the game, Yi Jianlian grabbed the defensive rebound, and Tang Tian raised his hand for a timeout as he advanced past half-court.

International games are different from the NBA. There are only 3 timeouts in the second half, and including the previous two, this was the last one.

In other words, this was the final timeout.

When the timeout returned, Tang Tian held the ball outside the three-point line to kill time.

When there were about 15 seconds left in the game, he called Yi Jianlian for a high pick-and-roll.

He used the pick-and-roll to break inside, faked a pass back to fool Gasol, took a slow three steps to the basket, and shot after a confrontation with Mirotic.

"Swish!"

With a crisp sound, Tang Tian successfully sent the ball into the basket!

The most crucial goal!

The cheers at the scene exploded!

Michael Tang!

The Chinese team took a 4-point lead!

With only 10 seconds left in the game, there was basically no hope for the Spanish team to win, who were 4 points behind.

Scariolo called a timeout.

Although the situation was extremely unfavorable, in a competition held once every four years, a game with such different outcomes, no one would give up until the last second.

"Defend against 3-pointers and appropriately allow 2-pointers. If the opponent scores 2 points, quickly inbound the ball to me."

Tang Tian quickly deployed tactics using the tactical board. Compared to being a player, he was even more skilled as a coach.

When the timeout returned, the Spanish team played an outside tactic.

Scariolo knew Tang Tian's free throw ability, and he chose to take a gamble.

But his thoughts were completely understood by Tang Tian, and he didn't get a chance with continuous pick-and-rolls.

Seeing that there were only a few seconds left in the offensive time, Fernandez forced a three-point shot over Zhou Qi.

The shot opportunity wasn't good, and he raised the arc.

"Bang!"

But he underestimated Zhou Qi's wingspan, and the shot was directly blocked!

Zhou Qi also used this block to prove himself! He may still need time to grow, but his talent is not bad!

After the ball was blocked, its trajectory changed and it fell directly into Yi Jianlian's hands. Yi Jianlian held the ball tightly, and the suspense of the game was lost!

The final whistle sounded, and Yi Jianlian was still holding the basketball tightly.

Deafening cheers from Chinese fans rang out at the scene.

Far away on the other side of the ocean, tens of millions of fans jumped up and down excitedly in front of the TV.

They won! The Chinese team really won!

No longer the group stage that Fernandez didn't care about, it was the knockout stage!

The Chinese team eliminated the Spanish team in the semi-finals and historically entered the Olympic finals!

At a minimum, they were guaranteed a silver medal!

The Chinese team members celebrated excitedly on the court. Tang Tian saw that Yi Jianlian was still holding the ball tightly, so he went over and patted him on the shoulder.

Only then did he realize that Yi Jianlian's eyes were a little red.

Yao Ming had asked Tang Tian to put the No. 13 jersey on the Olympic podium, which was a spiritual sustenance for him.

But Yi Jianlian was really playing hard. After being called "Black Lotus Sister" and "Emperor Yi" by countless people, he bore more psychological pressure than anyone else.

Now that he had done it, the emotional impact was completely incomprehensible to others.

Tang Tian patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him a few words. Only then did he put down the basketball and joined Tang Tian in welcoming the victory before them.

They really did it!

On the other half of the court, the Spanish team members were very disappointed.

Just like the confidence that Fernandez showed before the game, they thought this was their best chance to win the championship.

But in the end, they fell at the doorstep of the finals, and they lost to the Chinese team, a team that had defeated them four years ago!

After the game, they left directly without participating in the handshake ceremony.

Again and again, the two teams had formed a rivalry.

In the stands, Vigna Li was a little excited and waved vigorously at Tang Tian, ​​and Moore was also cheering for Tang Tian, ​​his junior from UConn.

Not far from them, the American men's basketball team members who came to watch the game also seemed very happy.

Losing to the Chinese team in the group stage caused them unprecedented criticism, and there was no better way to prove themselves than to win against the Chinese team in the knockout stage.

Durant's eyes were also full of fighting spirit.

Before, in the Thunder team, no one would encourage him or spur him on, and he relied entirely on himself to compete with himself, but now Green was by his side, constantly inspiring him.

He was no longer as afraid of Tang Tian as he was in the group stage.

Green was right, the Chinese team only had Tang Tian, ​​and he had so many strong teammates, he needed to face Tang Tian directly.

Even if he couldn't beat him, the American team could still win. The American team's win was his win, not to mention that he might not be able to beat Tang Tian in international competitions!