The Guangdong South China Tigers defeated Shanxi Fenjiu 115-110 in the 29th round of the CBA regular season, focusing not only on Waters' 40-point bombardment, but also on Du Feng's magical transformation of scrap player Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao has long been considered to be growing slowly, and even Zhu Fangyu has made it clear that his ability is not enough. However, Du Feng made a risky abandonment of Zhang Hao in the match against Shanxi, and this decision ushered in a remarkable surprise in the game. With 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, Zhang Hao's efficient offense and active defense amazed the fans. Most excitingly, he showed excellent blocking and pick-and-roll ability, successfully keeping Schwaeder at bay and keeping his opponents unable to find aggression. This metamorphosis was jokingly dubbed "Challenge Schwede" by fans.
Zhang's talent has always been a no-brainer, especially in terms of speed and ability to run and jump, allowing him to completely dominate the competition. In the face of Schweder, Zhang Hao's steady defense and excellent blocking and dismantling were dazzling. Schwede had previously exploded in the last game, but under Zhang Hao's wonderful performance, he was unable to break through the opponent, making Guangdong's defense a highly praised link.
After Zhang Hao's departure, the intensity of the forward line dropped significantly, highlighting his importance in the team. It is worth noting that Zhang Hao's blocking and pick-and-roll ability has also been significantly improved, providing the team with more tactical options. This performance gave Waters enough support, and also successfully made up for the disadvantage of the team's forward line, becoming a clear representative of Du Feng's cultivation ability.
However, for other players such as Zhang Mingchi, Zhao Xuhong, and Zhang Haojia, Du Feng's training effect is not satisfactory. These players have been honed by a lot of games but have not been able to make significant progress. Zhang Mingchi and Zhao Xuhong are still foul machines on the inside, while Zhang Haojia is weak at critical moments. Guangdong urgently need to give more playing time to players who have a strong desire to play and lay a solid foundation for the future of the team.
After the team's victory, while Waters celebrated his birthday, Du Feng patted Zhang Hao and Schweide affectionately on the head and expressed his deep feelings for them. The scene was witty and heartfelt, showing the team's unity and trust.
Zhang Wenyi also attracted attention in the game, as a 3-and-D player, he showed extraordinary ability in scoring moments, but also exposed the problem of lack of ball control. In contrast, he remains one of the more reliable strikers in the team.
In general, this game not only allowed the Guangdong team to win, but also demonstrated the strength of Du Feng's cultivation ability. The rise of the scrap players and the different fates of other players have made fans look forward to the future of the Guangdong team. In the next game, whether Zhang Hao can continue his outstanding performance and become an indispensable person for the team makes people look forward to it.