What exactly is the CIS? Russia? Belarus? Or the Soviet Union? Yes, and yet no.
This forcibly cobbled-together confederation greatly diminishes the athletes' sense of honor in representing their country.
China Team is entirely different. Having made it to the semifinals, they are no longer satisfied; they want to reach the finals and secure a medal.
Especially since the women's basketball team has already reached the finals, shouldn't the men's team also fight for the finals? Sports shouldn't always be dominated by women.
Moreover, with the success of the quarterfinals' buzzer-beater against Croatia, the players know that the strategy of concentrating on defense and leaving the offense to Ah Gan is effective.
Even if the game looks ugly, as long as we win, who cares? Anyway, China Team's games weren't that visually appealing before either.
