In this game, Wade Dong made 14 out of 14 three-pointers in the fourth quarter, including a three-pointer plus a foul, scoring a total of 43 points in the fourth quarter alone, which was 22 points higher than the entire USA men's basketball team!
Wade Dong scored a total of 91 points in the game, setting a new Olympic record for individual scoring in a single game!
This record is unprecedented and will be difficult to break in the future. Decades later, the generations after will likely not be able to imagine that this score was achieved under the defense of some of the world's top players.
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"We won! We won! We won!"
In China, after Wade Dong's game-winning shot, there was almost chaos.
China only led once in the entire game, and that was at the moment the game ended!
The USA led by as much as 33 points and carried this lead into the fourth quarter, but Wade Dong scored the game-winning shot!
This night belonged to Wade Dong and the Chinese team!
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The USA players did not come forward to congratulate Wade Dong.
Even after the game ended, they still couldn't believe that such a star-studded team could lose the game.
The only one with mixed feelings was Coach Kidd. He lost the final, but it also made him realize how terrifying Wade Dong was, far beyond his imagination. As long as Wade Dong stayed, the USA would still be the favorites to win the championship next season.
Wade Dong had already agreed to Sarver's contract and would sign it immediately after the Olympics ended.
In fact, during this period, about a dozen NBA teams tried to contact Wade Dong, but since Wade Dong's agency had been established, the teams had to go through Wade Dong's agent, Little Five.
This also ensured that Wade Dong was not disturbed during the Olympics.
"Brother Dong, we won!!!"
Guo Yang shouted excitedly, while Yi Nan, Wang Xin, and Zhu Gui were already crying tears of joy!
They never thought they would have the chance to represent China and win the Olympic gold medal in their lifetime!
This was such a great honor. If they weren't actually standing on the court, they would think it was a dream.
"Yes, we are the champions."
Wade Dong also smiled, "Everyone performed brilliantly!"
Winning the championship, the excitement overshadowed the fatigue. The arena was filled with the Chinese national anthem, as the fans cheered for the Chinese men's basketball team.
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With this, the gold, silver, and bronze medals for the men's basketball at the 2012 London Olympics were decided.
Gold medal winner: Chinese men's basketball team.
Silver medal winner: USA men's basketball team.
Bronze medal winner: XB men's basketball team.
When the gold medal was hung around their necks, and the red flag was raised as the Chinese national anthem played in the arena, Wade Dong felt immense pride.
The 150 talent points spent were worth it, and he didn't regret it!
After the Olympics, it was time for a happy vacation.
There were about two months left before the new season started. Wade Dong could enjoy a leisurely vacation and also accumulate some talent points during his free time to prepare for the new season.
Wade Dong's starting point was too high!
After his meteoric rise, he led the Phoenix Suns to the championship and then led a team of second-tier players to defeat the USA men's basketball team and win the Olympic gold medal.
So, Wade Dong couldn't afford to lose... If the Suns didn't win the championship next season, Wade Dong would become a laughing stock!
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In China, after watching the award ceremony, the fans still didn't turn off their TVs.
"Boss, another dozen beers!"
"The beers are sold out..."
"Then go to the convenience store to buy some, I'll pay double!"
"Boss, what time do you close?"
"We won't close tonight!"
It was a night of celebration. Those who watched the game at barbecue stands and bars had already forgotten whether they had to work the next day and were ready to celebrate all night.