Yao Ming celebrates with his national teammates after defeating Germany 59-55 during the group stage games at the Beijing Olympic Games August 16, 2008. The win sent China to the knockout stage marking a historical best finish for the team on Olympic court.

2008年8月16日，在北京奥运会男篮小组赛中，中国男篮以59比55战胜德国队。图为姚明与国家队队友庆祝胜利的场景。此次胜利也使得中国队成功进入淘汰赛阶段，创下中国男篮在奥运会历史上所取得的最好成绩。