In today's men's basketball Asian Cup qualifiers, the Chinese team lost to the Japanese team with a score of 73-76, which was not only a loss, but also a heavy blow to the 16-game winning streak held by the Chinese men's basketball team against the Japanese team in Asian competitions since 1936. The match sparked a wide discussion about team management, tactical arrangements and coaching styles.
Looking back on the past few years, we cannot ignore the glory of the Chinese men's basketball team in the Du Feng era. Compared to now, teamwork and control of the game seemed to be superior. Djordjevic, as the current head coach, has taken on the task of developing the team in the future. However, fans are starting to miss the Du Feng era, when we won all four of our games against Japan.
In the past games, the Chinese men's basketball team also had some highlights, such as the game against Japan on June 16, 2021, Zhou Peng's three-point shooting percentage and Shen Zijie's performance, and the subsequent game in which five players scored in double figures. However, the team's form seems to fluctuate over time. The team's failure to show enough consistency and decisiveness against Japan raised doubts about the team's overall strength and tactical execution.
While there were some bright spots in this match against Japan, it failed to show enough consistency and decisiveness overall. Judging from the game data and actual performance, the coach's tactical arrangement, the player's use strategy and the team's mental outlook are closely related to the outcome of the game. In the Du Feng era, the team's ability to work together and control the game seemed to be superior.
In the face of this defeat, the Chinese men's basketball team needs to learn from it and readjust its state. Coaching teams may need to rethink their tactical set-up and player strategy to better bring out the best in each player. At the same time, psychological counseling and teamwork skills are also key. Despite the disappointing defeat, the fans' support and expectations for the Chinese men's basketball team have never diminished. Every game is a valuable experience for the team to grow.
Although the defeat is frustrating, the Chinese men's basketball team needs to learn from the failure and find opportunities in the challenge. Every step is the result of the sweat and hard work of the players and coaches. Technique and tactics are equally important, but what is more needed is a change in mentality and a tacit understanding between teams. The future of the Chinese men's basketball team is full of infinite possibilities, and we look forward to their brilliance again in future games.