In this game, the Guangsha team faced the Tongxi team, a low-ranking opponent. However, the Guangsha team showed some struggle in the game, and always trailed their opponents in the fourth quarter. What is especially surprising is that the Guangsha team has been sluggish in terms of interior rebounding and projection, and all the key statistics have been lost to the opponent. The Guangsha team lost three games in a row after Sun Minghui's injury, and the team fell into a precarious situation.
The defeat of the Guangsha team in this game is not only because of the strength of the opponent, but also because of the team's own problems. After Sun Minghui's injury, the performance of the Guangsha team's inside rebounds was significantly worse than before, resulting in the opponent taking advantage of the rebounding competition. At the same time, the reduction in shooting percentage also made it difficult for the Cantons to score efficiently. Overall, the Guangsha team lacked a coping strategy in the face of fierce competition, which also became one of the reasons for their loss.
Xinjiang will play against the lower-ranked Shanxi team, who are also the top team in the league. However, the Xinjiang team unexpectedly suffered a reversal defeat. In this game, Salamu sat on the bench until the final quarter. But alas, he was too late to play and couldn't turn the tide of the game. In the game, the Xinjiang team once led the Shanxi team by 18 points, but in the third quarter, the Shanxi team completed the reversal and finally won.
The Xinjiang team's defeat in this game is also related to the team's rotation decision. Salamu is an important inside player for the Xinjiang team, but he is resting in this game. This decision turned out to be wrong. In Salamu's absence, Xinjiang was significantly inferior to their opponents in terms of interior rebounding, and their opponents were able to defend other players more easily. In addition, in the game, Li Yanzhe only grabbed 4 rebounds, and his play was relatively limited, which made the overall rebounding ability of the Xinjiang team decrease. Therefore, the loss of the Xinjiang team can be said to be a mistake in their decision to rotate and rest.
Liaoning faced Beikong away from home against an opponent that they had not been able to defeat before. However, the Liaoning team has been suppressed by their opponents in the game. Although the Beijing Control team was absent from the three core main players in this game, and the Liaoning team only had Zhang Zhenlin as an absolute main player, the result was a big surprise. Aside from the gap at the tactical level, it is difficult for the Liaoning team to find any other explanation.
Liaoning's defeat is also related to Coach Ugo's tactical arrangement. Coach Ugo played a good hand and successfully limited the Liaoning team's attack, causing them to not play as well as they should. The Liaoning team was continuously suppressed by the opponent in the game and did not find an effective way to counterattack. At the same time, the Liaoning team has always had an absolute advantage in the historical encounters, which has also had a certain impact on the team's psychology. The gap between the two coaches, Ugo and Min Lulei, was also reflected in this game. Liaoning's defeat was not only a surprise, but also an embarrassing historical record.
Tianjin will play against Fujian, a team that missed the playoffs. However, the Tianjin team made frequent mistakes in the game and was finally reversed by the opponent to win. In this game, although James performed well, scoring a big double-double of 36 points and 17 rebounds, the team made 22 turnovers, which led to turnovers that turned into opponents scoring. The final 6-point defeat also became a key factor in Tianjin's loss.
Tianjin's defeat in this game was related to the frequent mistakes of the whole team. In the whole game, Tianjin team had a total of 22 turnovers, which not only disrupted the team's rhythm, but also provided the opponent with many scoring opportunities. The mistakes made it difficult for Tianjin to build a stable attacking system and to convert chances into points. In addition, mistakes can also have a certain impact on the team's morale, which will further affect the team's performance. Therefore, the defeat of the Tianjin team was due to the frequent mistakes, which led to too many scoring opportunities for the opponent.
Tonight's CBA game saw a number of unexpected upset results, which were unexpected. The four top-ranked teams each lost to lower-ranked opponents, which also added a certain amount of suspense and competitiveness to the league. The four giants of Guangsha, Xinjiang, Liaoning and Tianjin all suffered unexpected setbacks when facing underperforming opponents. It seems that in the CBA competition, no team can be taken lightly, and all teams have to give their all in order to emerge victorious in the fierce competition. This also allows people to see the uncertainty and charm of the CBA game.