In the early morning of Beijing time, when the morning light had not completely dispelled the cold of the night, the boys of the Chinese men's basketball team were already wearing their shirts and started a bloody battle with the Japanese team in the Asian Cup qualifiers. This is not a simple showdown, but a contest of honor and dignity. However, after this fierce battle, the Chinese men's basketball team lost by 3 points, which made people sigh.
Before the game, almost everyone thought it was a game without suspense. After all, in the FIBA Asian Cup or higher, the Japanese team has never defeated the Chinese team. However, the result of the competition was unexpected. In the first quarter, we took the lead with a great play, but the course of the game was a big surprise. Our attack was suddenly muted and gradually overtaken by our opponents. It wasn't until the last quarter that we woke up from a dream and began to fight back frantically. Unfortunately, in the last minute of the game, we had a crash ourselves. The sluggish form of defender Zhao Jiwei became a microcosm of this game. He didn't shoot well in 25 minutes of playing time, hitting just 2 of 7 shots, including 0 of 4 three-pointers. Such a performance obviously failed to meet expectations, and it also let us see the hidden dangers of the Chinese men's basketball team on the guard line. As one of the team's core defenders, Zhao Jiwei's performance is directly related to the team's offensive efficiency. However, in this crucial match, he failed to perform at his level. This is certainly a wake-up call for us to be more mindful of the play at the back in the coming games.
At the same time, on another field, the match between the Philippine team and Chinese Taipei also attracted the attention of countless fans. The game was almost a one-man show for the Philippine team. With their excellent play and efficient attacking methods, they won by a wide margin. The stats for this game were also staggering, with the Philippines leading the game in rebounds, assists, and shooting percentage. Looking at the Philippine team's momentum on the court, we can't help but ask: does this mean that a new order for Asian basketball is emerging? In the past, the Chinese men's basketball team was invincible in Asia by virtue of its height advantage, but now, this advantage is no longer obvious. Each team has focused on speed and agility while strengthening the impact and protection of the interior. This makes the competition in Asian basketball more intense and diverse.
For the Chinese men's basketball team, this is undoubtedly a huge challenge. We need to revisit our tactics and player build-up to find a style of play that fits the current trend of basketball. At the same time, we also need to strengthen the development and recruitment of young players to inject new vitality and competitiveness into the team. Of course, failure is not terrible. The scary thing is that you can't find the direction and motivation to move forward in failure. The boys of the Chinese men's basketball team need to learn from this defeat, sum up their experience, and be fully prepared for future games.
And we, as fans, should give them support and encouragement. After all, on the basketball court, victory isn't the only goal. More importantly, it shows the cohesion and fighting spirit of the team. The boys of the Chinese men's basketball team have brought us countless honors and touches, and they deserve our respect and trust. So, let's leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section!What problems do you think the Chinese men's basketball team exposed in this defeat?How should they adapt their tactics and player set-up to meet the challenges ahead?At the same time, please also cheer for your Chinese men's basketball team!I believe that they will definitely rise again and create brilliance in future competitions!