The so-called score ratio refers to the ratio of points scored to points lost among the three teams.

According to the rules, the team with the higher score ratio is ranked higher.

In three games, China lost to Australia 66-73, the United States beat Australia 98-88, and China beat the United States 87-80.

China: (66+87)/(73+80) = 153/153 = 1;

Australia: (73+88)/(66+98) = 161/164 = 0.982;

United States: (98+80)/(88+87) = 178/175 = 1.017;

The score ratios of the three teams are: United States > China > Australia.

The final ranking of Group A was also determined accordingly, in the order of the United States, China, Australia, France, Serbia, and Brazil.

China ultimately failed to become the top of the group as they had hoped, which made fans a little regretful, because that meant they lost the easiest path to winning gold.

But this may not be a bad thing for China.

A team that enters the finals by luck is likely to end up as a foil, but a team that overcomes difficulties and breaks through is truly competitive.

Moreover, ranking second will prevent them from encountering the United States in the semi-finals, and their chances of reaching the finals are also quite high.

The knockout stage began two days later. The Chinese team prepared during the day and rested at night, starting to adjust their condition in advance.

The content of their training was also very targeted, focusing on three-point shots as before.

The group stage was both a training exercise and an exploration for the Chinese team.

Now they have a basic understanding that in order to win the game, in addition to Tang Tian's performance, the accuracy of the outside shooters must also be guaranteed.

Otherwise, if the opponents focus on defending Tang Tian, it will still be difficult for them to win.

The next night, after finishing training, they also went to watch the final round of the Group B matches.

After the final round, the ranking of Group B was also released, in the order of Spain, Croatia, Argentina, Lithuania, Nigeria, and Venezuela.

China's opponent in the quarter-finals was also determined: the 2004 Olympic gold medalist Argentina.

Argentina reached its peak when it advanced to the finals at the 2004 Athens Olympics and defeated the Dream Team VI to win the championship.

Players such as Ginobili, Scola, Nocioni, Delfino, Prigioni, and Oberto rose to fame and were known as the Golden Generation of Argentina.

But because of the lack of basketball talent like the United States, aging has become something they cannot avoid.

For ordinary countries, basketball talent is something that can only be encountered but not sought.

Oberto and Prigioni have successively retired from the national team, and Argentina's strength has declined again and again.

Until now, the core of this team is still Ginobili, Scola, and Nocioni, all from the Golden Generation 12 years ago.

Before the Rio Olympics, Ginobili stated bluntly that this was his last Olympics in the national team.

After Duncan announced his retirement, it was another sad thing for Spurs fans.

But the only thing worth rejoicing about is that Argentina's opponent is China, and they can see an infighting between Spurs players.

This is a very good thing not only for them, but also for Ginobili.

Even rising to the level of the game, they have a good chance of advancing against China, a dark horse team.

There was still one day before the game, and before it started, Tang Tian took Ginobili and Parker out for a small gathering.

Before, they were focused on preparing for the game, and the group stage schedule was intensive, so they didn't have this time.

Now there is finally this opportunity during the break.

This is also the first time that Tang Tian has gathered together like this since he left the Spurs three years ago.

There are many topics to talk about: Tang Tian's championship experience with the Pelicans, the upcoming Olympic schedule, and of course, Duncan, who didn't come.

"Tim opened a car modification shop in San Antonio called 'Black Jack Speed Shop'. Who knows what that name means!"

Parker said with a smile, telling about Duncan's life after retirement.

"He also went to Argentina, but not to find me. He found Oberto. They had dinner, went fishing, oh, and played table tennis. Tang, you must be good at that."

Ginobili was also talking, but there was a lot of envy in his eyes when he spoke.

For athletes, especially players like him who have played for nearly 20 years, life after retirement is always tempting.

Tang Tian nodded with a smile. He didn't expect Duncan's life after retirement to be so rich, even playing table tennis. It seems that he has to find him to compete when he has time.

"Don't be envious, you'll be there soon too."

After Parker finished speaking, Ginobili touched his already bald head and nodded with a smile.

Among the GDP trio, only Parker is considered young. Ginobili is also old and has entered the countdown to retirement.

"By the way, Tim's jersey retirement ceremony is in December, and we all have to go."

Parker continued.

Tang Tian nodded. He would definitely go to this kind of occasion as long as Duncan invited him.

They also talked about the Olympic knockout stage in the end.

France ranked fourth in the group, and will have to play against Spain in the first round. Facing this European nemesis, Parker is likely to be in trouble.

In comparison, Tang Tian's China and Ginobili's Argentina have a good chance of fighting.

"Don't think about going easy on the old man."

Ginobili looked at Tang Tian with a smile. He still spoke as saucy as before.

"You know, I've always been ruthless to the elderly."

Tang Tian replied with a smile.

Popovich said in the media that Tang Tian was very ruthless to the elderly, and Tang Tian's words were a response to that.

This inside joke that only they knew also made Parker and Ginobili laugh.

Those two years were unforgettable experiences for them.

On August 18, the Olympics were coming to an end, and the men's basketball competition had also entered the quarter-final knockout stage.

The four quarter-final matchups had been determined before, and the game between China and Argentina would be the first to begin as the opening game.

This game is also receiving a lot of attention from Chinese viewers.

In the previous games, China was robbed of a lot of gold medals due to referee factors, which made them feel unhappy.

When they are unhappy, they naturally hope to see breakthroughs in other events.

This year's basketball momentum is very different from previous years, and it is naturally the most anticipated event.

Especially in the knockout stage, every game won is creating new history.

At 11 a.m. local time, 10 p.m. domestic time, the quarter-final between China and Argentina officially kicked off.

In Hall 1 of the Carioca Arena, nearly half of the fans are Chinese.

God knows how they got so many tickets, but this is already half of China's home court.

Argentina and Brazil are both in the Americas, and theoretically there should be more Argentinian fans in attendance.

But the scene in front of them, I have to say that the enthusiasm of Chinese fans is now unprecedented because Tang Tian has reached an unprecedented level.