4 out of 6! Rescuing the Chinese men's basketball team! The phenomenal rookie guard of the highest level

The first warm-up match between the Chinese men's basketball team and the Serbian club KK FMP started with this lineup:

Pang Zhenglin + Liao Sanning + Cui Yongxi + Wang Junjie + Xu Xin.

The players on the court in this game were mainly young men, and quite a few were making their debut for the senior national team, yet they displayed the boldness of young calves unafraid of tigers.

In particular, the Rookie of the Year, All-Star starter, and member of the All-League First Team, Pang Zhenglin, played with grit and determination—a true big-game player. In about ten minutes of the first half, he shot 3-for-4 from the field (2-for-2 from three) and scored 8 points.

The Most Improved Player, Xu Xin, carried his excellent form from the CBA into the Chinese men's national team, recording 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the first half. The 30-year-old veteran Zhou Qi, a player of a similar type, is trembling at home.

After finishing his national team duties, this guy will head to the United States for trials with NBA and NCAA teams, potentially embarking on an overseas training journey.

Back to the game: although the Chinese men's basketball team played well offensively, their short practice time together led to a lack of defensive chemistry, leaving significant room for improvement. Moreover, the opponents were masters of team play, with the Serbian club dishing out 16 assists in the first half alone, taking a 46-39 lead into the second half.

In the third quarter, the Chinese team rediscovered their defensive intensity, holding the opponents to just 3 assists and only 10 points in the period. This allowed them to take the lead, entering the final quarter with a slim two-point advantage.

In the fourth quarter, the Chinese team continued to battle neck-and-neck with their opponents, but ultimately proved superior, winning 82-78 to secure a victory and achieve a winning start in their preparation for the third window of World Cup qualifying.

Chinese men's basketball team statistics:

All 11 players saw action, with six scoring in double figures. Wang Junjie shot 6-for-15 from the field, exploding for 18 points and 14 rebounds (11 offensive boards) for a massive double-double, posting a game-high plus-minus of +16. He is undoubtedly the top homegrown forward.

Serbian club KK FMP statistics:

Saving the best for last: Pang Zhenglin, as a rookie making his national team debut, shouldered the responsibility of starting guard and lived up to expectations,shooting a highly efficient 4-for-6 from the field to contribute 10 points, including a clutch long-range mid-range jumper when it mattered most, with a plus-minus of +8, truly a player with a bright future ahead.