19-Point Defeat: China Men's Basketball 72-91 Uruguay, Exposed as Weak, Guo Shiqiang Lacks Tactics

On August 15, Beijing time, the men's basketball friendly continued. China faced Uruguay again at home. The result was a harsh reality check: China shot poorly and was routed 72-91, a 19-point loss. The previous win might have been due to Uruguay not playing at full strength.

To test the training camp results, the Chinese men's basketball team played a warm-up against Uruguay, a strong opponent with their main players, which helped increase the intensity and identify weaknesses. In the first game, China narrowly won with controversial refereeing and home advantage. So in the second match, Uruguay would adjust their tactics and apply heavy pressure, requiring China to be cautious.

The game started with both teams having mediocre shooting in the first quarter, resulting in a close battle with China leading by 2. In the second quarter, Uruguay increased defensive intensity and transition speed, overwhelming China. Uruguay scored 32-21 in that quarter, taking a 9-point lead into halftime. After the break, Uruguay continued with hot shooting, extending the lead to 17 by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, no Chinese player stepped up, and the gap widened, leading to garbage time. China collapsed completely, losing by 19.

From this game, the Chinese team played poorly. Their shooting percentage was inconsistent, the coach lacked tactics, and the players were limited, especially the guards who struggled with basic skills and ball handling. Under pressure, they made many turnovers and had no go-to player. Simply put, China's level is too low, and they couldn't execute anything.

By Sports Novel