The Chinese men's basketball team suffered a historic defeat: reflection and future prospects
In the fierce battle in the second round of the Asian Cup qualifiers, the Chinese men's basketball team challenged the Japanese men's basketball team away, which was not only an ordinary matchup, but also a contest that carried a long history and the dignity of the opponent. Since 1936, the Japanese men's basketball team has never defeated the Chinese men's basketball team in international competitions above the Asian Cup, and for the Chinese men's basketball team, it has become a pride and responsibility to continue this tradition. However, the fate of fate often has an unexpected turn, and the Chinese men's basketball team finally lost to the Japanese team 73-76, ending the 88-year unbeaten streak.
Adjust the lineup and starting advantage
Before the game, the Chinese men's basketball team made adjustments to the starting lineup in an attempt to bring new vitality to the game. However, although Hu Jinqiu's inside performance at the beginning brought the Chinese team a wave of 9-3 lead, in the subsequent game, the Chinese team's defense obviously showed holes, giving the opponent a chance to reverse the score, and the first quarter ended, and the two sides fought 20-19.
Stalemate and referee controversy
In the ensuing game, the two sides fell into a stalemate, and at the end of the first half, the score remained deadlocked at 38-38. However, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the third quarter was not ideal, and it was unable to adjust its state in time, losing the game in the quarter, further deepening the disadvantage. Although the Chinese men's basketball team had a certain chance to overtake the score in the final stage of the game, the mistakes at the critical moment made it impossible to talk about victory. In addition to their own mediocre performance, the referee's decision has also become the focus of much controversy. Although the foul ratio on the surface is not outrageous, the passive situation encountered by the Chinese men's basketball team in the first half of the court is mainly due to the referee's decision, which cannot be ignored. In contrast, the opponent's foul was ignored by the referee, which had a serious adverse impact on the Chinese men's basketball team.
Post-race reflections and future prospects
The defeat of the Chinese men's basketball team not only frustrated fans, but also triggered a deep reflection on the team's current situation and future. The status of Chinese basketball in the international arena has gradually declined, and it has also been frequently targeted in the Asian arena. This defeat is not only a technical problem, but also exposes various problems in the management, refereeing and overall atmosphere of Chinese basketball. For the team, what is needed is not only tactical adjustment and the improvement of individual players, but also the improvement of the overall environment and full preparation for international competitions.
Yao Ming's slogan of "relying on yourself" has been somewhat weak in this failure, and the Chinese men's basketball team needs more systematic reform and long-term planning. For the coaching staff, Djordjevic's coaching achievements have also been questioned, and his understanding of Chinese basketball and coping strategies do not seem to be satisfactory. As a head coach of the national team, what is more needed is an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of Chinese basketball and the ability to respond flexibly.
In the future, Chinese basketball will face many challenges, but it also contains infinite possibilities. From this failure, we can see the problem and find the way forward. Only through continuous efforts and comprehensive reform can Chinese basketball regain its former glory and make every basketball dreamer proud.