Although Beikong played in the absence of Felder and Zou Yuchen's unfortunate retirement, it must be admitted that they played quite well. In the match with Tongxi, although the main reason for the loss was poor defense, the efficient performance of Liao Sanning and Riller did give the team an offensive opportunity, and the whole game handed over 1166 offensive efficiency.
The height and weight contrast between Zou Yuchen and Farr is huge, 207 and 125 vs. 228 and 140, which makes Zou Yuchen feel quite struggling on interior defense. Even if Zou Yuchen was present, it was difficult to restrain Farr, and after Zou Yuchen retreated from injury, he was replaced by the shorter Chen Guohao or Yu Changdong, which further magnified this gap. As a result, Farr scored effortlessly under the basket like an adult beating a child, a scene that made Zeng Fanri cheer off the court. In just 12 minutes, Farr dominated with an efficient 14-point performance and became a key figure in the game.
In addition to relying on foreign aid Blakeney's outbreak, Tongxi's victory also contributed to the outstanding performance of local players. Wang Zirui contributed 20 points, and his quick change of direction and scoring images were impressive. Tongxi performed well on the offensive end, and the local players showed high efficiency in the limited possession, and the team created 1293. Super high offensive efficiency.
For Tongxi, this victory is crucial, especially against an opponent like BEWG. Although there is no pressure of the playoffs, Tongxi hopes to reduce the pressure of the future schedule and strive for a better playoff ranking by winning the head of the strong team.
North Control has some problems on the defensive end, especially when it comes to pinching opponents, lacking cushioning against the center. Tongxi broke the basket of North Control many times through the center's downward shun and conduction. The slow rotation of the flanks and the lack of cushioning in the middle of the defense made the pinch-and-shoot tactics seem ineffective when executed. In contrast, the Cantons have done a smarter job of flanking off, with twin towers, mid-lane defense, and defensive playmaking.
While the North currently have one of the best offensive efficiency in the league, the defense must improve if they want to compete for a championship. The team will need to strengthen their defence in the next month or two, which will be key to their future title contention. Whether North Control can break through on the defensive end, we will wait and see.