As the CBA regular season enters the fierce third phase, the competition on the field is getting hotter. This season's CBA playoffs herald an unprecedented competition, with six teams stepping up to become the favourites to win the championship, and the emergence of several dark horse teams has added a touch of color to the already complex playoff landscape.
Among the many championship teams, the Liaoning and Xinjiang men's basketball teams undoubtedly showed outstanding competitiveness. After the Liaoning team invited back the meritorious coaching staff of Yang Ming and Wu Naiqun, the team's morale and tactical execution were significantly improved, and its championship heritage was once again displayed. The Xinjiang team has greatly increased its strength through the introduction of core players such as Li Yanzhe and Zhao Rui and super foreign aid Crick, and if there is no injury trouble, it is expected to hit the championship.
Zhejiang and Guangsha relied on consistent performances and tactical adjustments to maintain their contention for the top four in the playoffs. In particular, Jones, a small foreign aid introduced by the Zhejiang team, and Okafor, a big foreign aid recalled by the Guangsha team, have brought new vitality and possibilities to the team.
Guangdong Hongyuan is facing the challenge of declining foreign aid strength, and despite having a super inside player Zhou Qi, the team urgently needs to solve the problem of foreign aid to remain competitive. At the same time, the Shenzhen men's basketball team quietly rose to sixth in the league with the outstanding performance of He Xining and the assistance of two super foreign aids, becoming a championship force that should not be underestimated.
The amazing performance of the three teams of Beijing Holdings, Qingdao and Tianjin broke the monopoly of the traditional strong team. Under the leadership of Min Lulei, BEWG has undergone a complete transformation, showing strong execution and teamwork. The youthful storm of the Qingdao team, and the tactical success of the Tianjin team relying on the advantages of foreign aid, have added more variables to the playoffs.
In the fiercely competitive CBA arena, the three teams of Jiangsu, Ningbo and Sichuan have chosen to put their heads on the future reconstruction and the cultivation of young players. Despite the poor results in the short term, they laid the foundation for future growth.
With the third phase of the regular season kicking off on March 6, teams are in full swing making final roster changes in an effort to show their best on the playoff stage. In this war without gunpowder, every team hopes to break through the encirclement and finally reach the top of the CBA's highest glory. And for the fans, it will undoubtedly be a visual and emotional feast. Let's look forward to seeing who can have the last laugh in this fierce competition, and who will be the dark horse that will change the landscape of the game.