Chinese men's basketball rookie Hu Mingxuan: 100% shot in the debut! The strength is shocking, and he becomes the number one scoring guard!
In the warm-up match between the Chinese men's basketball team and the Qingdao team, although they finally won with a score of 78-59, there were many problems behind this victory that were worth paying attention to. First of all, the Chinese men's basketball team did not show an overwhelming advantage as expected. Although the Qingdao team lacked the main players Yang Hansen and Wang Ruize, and only one foreign player played, the performance of the Chinese team failed to crush the opponent. In the overall game, not only did they lack dominance, but they also trailed their opponents by 7 points in rebounding, which is undoubtedly a signal for the Chinese men's basketball team with three major interior lines. In terms of individual performance, Cheng Shuaipeng's performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the game, he scored 22 points on 100% shooting, and his efficient scoring display continued his strong form in the CBA, and his outstanding performance contributed to the team's victory. Yang Hansen, who has attracted much attention, also had an outstanding performance in his debut for the national team, contributing 7 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 17 minutes, and his game-high 5 assists also highlighted his central role in the team, which also indicates that his position in the Chinese men's basketball team is becoming increasingly important.
The Asian preliminaries are about to begin, and I heard that there may be some changes to the team's lineup. According to insiders, Qi Lin may not be able to participate in the Asian preliminaries due to a knee injury, and Fu Hao, a player who has played the least time and has a position that is not clear enough, may become the next person to be excluded. Such a change will undoubtedly have a certain impact on the team's tactics and teamwork.
The next Asian preliminaries will be a big test for the Chinese men's basketball team. The first game is against the Mongolian men's basketball team, and they have announced a list of 12 players, six of whom have experience in last year's Asian Games in Hangzhou. Although the Chinese team defeated Mongolia 89-50 in the last Asian Games, every game has new challenges, and past victories do not guarantee future success.
The most challenging opponent is undoubtedly the Japanese men's basketball team, who has sent out almost a full squad to dominate the Asian basketball arena. The Japanese team has a clear strategy, and the importance of the Asian preliminaries is even greater than that of the Paris Olympic trials. This is both pressure and motivation for the Chinese team, because only by beating the strongest opponent can they truly prove their strength.
In this passionate basketball game, the warm-up game is not only a score competition, but also an opportunity for tactical drills, lineup run-in and player condition testing. For the Chinese men's basketball team, the warm-up game against Qingdao is more like a mirror, reflecting the team's current strengths and weaknesses.
The team will have to reflect on the problems exposed in the warm-up game. Not only do you have to deal with the rebounding disadvantage, but you also have to pay attention to the outside line. In the game against Qingdao, we only hit 30% of our three-point shooting, far worse than the opponent's 40%. This kind of outside performance may be a loss when it comes to a stronger team. Therefore, the coaching staff has to pay special attention to how to improve the consistency of long-range shots.
In addition, young players have to develop quickly. Luckily, young players such as Cheng Shuai Peng and Yang Hansen impressed with their performances in the warm-up matches. Not only did they show their individual ability offensively, but they also put in a lot of effort on the defensive end. The vitality and potential of these young players are the hope for the future of our Chinese men's basketball team.
Tactically, we have to be more flexible. Although some tactical execution has been effective, we are still a bit one-dimensional in terms of confrontation adjustment and adaptability. Facing different opponents in the Asian preliminaries, we must prepare a variety of tactical plans to meet the different playing styles of the opponents.
Turning to the upcoming Asian preliminaries, the Chinese men's basketball team must be fully prepared. For an opponent like the Mongolian men's basketball team, the Chinese team cannot take it lightly. Although the Mongolian team is not as well-known as the Chinese team on the international stage, they are known for their fast play and tenacious fighting, which is enough to cause problems for any opponent. The Chinese team must maintain a high level of focus in the game, ensuring that the defensive end is as strong as an iron bucket and the offensive end is smooth and efficient.
As for the Chinese team's arch-rival, the Japanese men's basketball team, their strength cannot be underestimated. In recent years, the Japanese team has invested and developed at an astonishing rate in basketball, not only with excellent local players, but also attracting many overseas players with NBA experience to return. In the face of such an opponent, the Chinese team must be the best prepared in terms of physical, tactical and psychological aspects in order to have an advantage on the Asian basketball stage.
The victory in the warm-up race was exciting, but it also raised a cautionary tale. The Chinese team needs to improve in rebounding and interior offense, while also dealing with the challenges of changing opponents' lineups. The opponents of the Asian preliminaries are already gearing up, and the Chinese team needs to show their strength in the next training and competitions to be fully prepared for the upcoming higher-level competition.