On January 4th, Beijing time, multiple news emerged from the CBA League. Firstly, Zhao Rui was suspended for five games and fined 100,000 yuan by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the league for colliding with a referee. Additionally, Xinjiang Flying Tigers head coach Liu Wei was fined 20,000 yuan due to the responsibility system. The Xinjiang club acknowledged the fine and has severely criticized Zhao Rui, demanding stricter discipline from their players. Zhao Rui also apologized on social media, expressing his deepest regrets to all those affected. I believe that the CBA and the league responded quickly and efficiently in issuing the fines. However, I also hope that the overall quality of the league, referees, coaches, and players can be comprehensively improved. Why do I say this? It turns out that in a recently concluded regular-season match between Beijing and Zhejiang, the CBA's amateurish nature was astonishing. The game had only two referees officiating, with the third referee nowhere to be seen throughout the match. After the game, media reported that the third referee was suspected of having the flu and was unable to officiate. This highlights the amateurish side of the league, lacking a fourth referee in reserve. When three referees face controversial calls, they can still discuss it, with the minority deferring to the majority. But how do two referees make decisions? The authority of the head referee increases, leading to more missed and mistaken calls, naturally undermining the fairness of the game. The second piece of news is about the game where Zhao Rui was ejected.…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the CBA regular season continued. After four quarters of fierce competition, Guangdong Hongyuan defeated Shandong Men's Basketball Team with a score of 98-93, achieving two consecutive victories. This victory for Guangdong over Shandong can be considered an "upset," even more so an "uprising from below," as Guangdong was ranked ninth in the league before the game, while Shandong Men's Basketball Team was ranked sixth. It was particularly challenging for Guangdong to win at home against Shandong, who had been in good form recently, especially with Hu Mingxuan out due to injury and the small foreign player not arriving in time. Guangdong's victory still relied on their "three horses." Xu Jie scored 22 points with 11 assists and 4 rebounds, Jilunwote scored 26 points with 9 rebounds, and Morland almost achieved a "big four happiness" with 8 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and 7 turnovers. Adding Du Runwang with 13 points and Huang Rongqi with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, all five starters of Guangdong could get a perfect score! Here, the editor would like to give special praise to Xu Jie. Xu Jie played for 43 minutes again, shooting 6 out of 9 times under the siege of three Shandong players: Gao Shiyan, Yu Dehao, and Xie Zhijie. He made 6 out of 8 three-pointers and 4 out of 4 free throws, efficiently scoring 22 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds for a double-double. Xu Jie has truly entered the "ZONE state," and even when facing the strongest defensive backcourt in the league…

In the 26th round of the CBA, the second battle between Shandong and Guangdong took place. In the first stage of the season, Guangdong suffered a 10-point defeat, starting with two consecutive losses. This time, for Du Feng, it was a must-win situation. On the other hand, Shandong, who had superior strength on paper, also hoped to double-kill Guangdong this season. With recent defeats for Zhejiang and Shanxi, Shandong had a chance to climb to second place in the standings if they could beat Guangdong. Qiubiao was determined to win, but unfortunately, he failed. In the first quarter, both teams played fiercely, with the score tied and the lead changing hands. Xu Jie only played 9 minutes in the first quarter but hit two three-pointers in a row. Qiubiao heavily relied on Tao Hanlin, Kumajie, and Chris, three centers who took turns guarding the basket with strong defense, making it difficult for Morand and Jilunwate to attack. At the end of the first quarter, Shandong and Guangdong were tied at 24 points each. In the second quarter, Xu Jie returned and unleashed his full firepower, scoring another three three-pointers for a total of 11 points in the quarter. King Jijie also found his rhythm against Chris, continuously scoring through fouls and free throws. Shandong gradually pulled away under Gali's leadership, who had a strong offensive desire in the second quarter, scoring against Bazley and Huang Rongqi. With Gali scoring 11 points in the quarter and 20 points in the half, Guangdong gradually fell behind. Du Feng had limited options; Bazley's…

On January 4, 2025, the CBA regular season continued with Guangdong Men's Basketball Team hosting Shandong Men's Basketball Team. Prior to this match, Guangdong had a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, ranking 9th in the league; while Shandong had 18 wins and 7 losses, temporarily ranking 5th. The two teams had previously met once, with Shandong winning 115-105. In this rematch, Shandong was on a strong streak of five consecutive victories, while Guangdong hoped to take advantage of the home court to bounce back. After four quarters of intense competition, Guangdong narrowly defeated Shandong 98-93. After the game, the players' performances sparked heated discussions, and here are five undeniable facts: Fact One: Xu Jie once again steps up, becoming the absolute core of Guangdong Xu Jie's performance was impeccable. As Guangdong's starting point guard, he not only frequently hit key three-pointers from outside but was also one of the most influential players on the court. Throughout the game, Xu Jie scored 22 points and dished out 11 assists, especially when the team's offense fell into a trough, Xu Jie unhesitatingly stood up and led the team to victory. His performance was undoubtedly the biggest contributor to Guangdong's victory in this game. Fact Two: Morand's versatile performance, assisting the team in both offense and defense Morand's contributions at both ends of the court cannot be overlooked. He not only demonstrated stable scoring ability on the offensive end but also provided significant support to the team in rebounds and assists. In the entire game, Morand not only scored 8 points…

The latest CBA standings have been released, with Liaoning being pushed down to 8th place in a joint effort. The Liaoning-Guangdong rivalry has turned into a battle for the "eighth" position. After the first five games of the 26th round of the CBA regular season, featuring teams such as Zhejiang, Beijing, and Xinjiang, there has been a significant change in the CBA standings. Shanxi was upset, allowing Xinjiang to return to second place, while Zhejiang dropped to fourth. The defending champion Liaoning was "kicked" to eighth place by Beijing and Qingdao. The two former championship contenders, Liaoning and Guangdong, now find themselves in eighth and ninth place respectively, becoming this season's hard-luck brothers. Currently, Guangsha leads the CBA standings with a record of 21 wins and 4 losses, maintaining a relatively stable position. After defeating Sichuan, Xinjiang improved their record to 19 wins and 6 losses, surpassing Shanxi to take second place. Shanxi suffered an unexpected loss to Qingdao in this round, dropping to third place. Similarly, Zhejiang lost, falling from third to fourth after losing to Beijing, with a record of 18 wins and 8 losses. Both Beijing and Qingdao won their matches in this round. After Beijing defeated Zhejiang and Qingdao caused an upset against Shanxi, the biggest loser turned out to be Liaoning. Prior to this round, the reigning champion Liaoning was ranked fifth in the standings. However, following victories by Qingdao and Beijing, Liaoning plummeted to eighth place. Currently, Shandong holds the fifth spot with a record of 18 wins and 7 losses, followed by Beijing…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the 26th round of the CBA regular season saw the defending champion Liaoning play away against Jilin. In this game, Zhao Jiwei returned and the team's offensive state was hot from the start, launching a 16-5 offensive and then taking full control, with the point difference constantly widening to establish an advantage of more than 30 points. Jilin once narrowed the score, but Liaoning re-opened the gap and eventually won 102-81. After Jilin lost Jones, their strength dropped significantly. At first, they could still compete with Liaoning, but they quickly fell into a passive position. Wang Lanchen hit a three-pointer for Liaoning, followed by continuous scoring, and Willis scored in a counterattack to take a 16-5 lead. Wu Changze hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, but Liaoning continued to score, and Jilin couldn't keep up with the rhythm, and the point difference was further widened. Kizlink hit a three-pointer, Zhao Jiwei responded with a three-pointer, Foger broke through to score, and the point difference widened to over 20 points. Kizlink hit another three-pointer, and Liaoning led 33-14 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Liaoning's offensive momentum remained strong, with Yan Shouqi hitting two consecutive three-pointers to directly widen the point difference to 30 points. Jia Hao hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Jilin's shooting felt somewhat revived, able to score continuously, but Yan Shouqi hit another three-pointer, maintaining a fiery momentum to help the team maintain the lead. Fu Hao also scored under the basket, Big Bear…

The new year of 2025 has begun, and the CBA regular season has entered the fierce competition of the second half of the league. The 26th round of the regular season is divided into two match days, with five major battles taking place on January 3rd. On this night, there were three unexpected matches, with three teams ranked higher being defeated by lower-ranked teams, including a major upset where two championship favorites suffered defeats. In the home game against Shanxi, Qingdao defeated the fourth-ranked Shanxi team 129-122. Although the seven-point difference is not significant, Qingdao led almost throughout the game, establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter with a score of 37-23. Shanxi only briefly took the lead once during the game but was quickly overtaken again by Qingdao. With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Shanxi still trailed by as many as 15 points. Despite their tenacious efforts, Shanxi ultimately could not reverse the outcome. Qingdao's victory set a new high for single-game scoring this season, which can be considered a complete victory. Four players from Qingdao—Weatherspoon, Mickey, Yang Hanshen, and Wang Ruize—scored in double figures, with Wang Ruize dominating the outside matchup against Yuan Shuai, contributing a comprehensive stat line of 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. In contrast, Shanxi only had four players—Diawara, Goodwin, Yuan Shuai, and Zhang Ning—who performed well, while other players had average performances, especially Jiao Hailong, Jia Mingru, Ge Zhaobao, and Lemon, who failed to provide sufficient support to the team. Another top-four team, Zhejiang, suffered a crushing 22-point defeat…

Guangdong Men's Basketball Team pulled off a surprising victory against the formidable Shandong team with a score of 98-93, successfully reversing the game to achieve an upset win. This victory did not come easily for Guangdong; they were under pressure in the first half, managed to take the lead in the third quarter but quickly fell behind again. Fortunately, they held their ground in the fourth quarter with solid defense, and capitalized on Shandong's poor offensive performance, where they just couldn't seem to make their shots, leading to a lucky victory. Coach Du Feng breathed a sigh of relief after the game, acknowledging the difficulties faced by the team. There are two pieces of good news following Guangdong's victory: Firstly, Xu Jie continued to be impressive; without him in the first half, the team would have crumbled. He also led the team well in the second half. Additionally, he only played for 44 minutes, resting for 4 minutes, which was a much-needed breather. It is hoped that he can rest for 8 minutes in the next game, gradually increasing his rest time, as overuse could lead to injuries. Secondly, Morand's defense was truly strong, completely stifling Shandong's attack in the fourth quarter. He also possesses organizational skills, acting as a defensive anchor, providing stability. However, his major flaw was the high number of turnovers, with 7 in this game, an area that needs improvement. Alongside the good news, there are also two pieces of bad news: Firstly, Bazley struggled in high-level competition, lacking ball-handling and offensive capabilities, as well as…

The performance of Lofton in the CBA is enough to see how low the level of Chinese basketball has fallen. It's important to recognize reality and not overestimate oneself just because one can play well in the CBA league. Once you step outside, you'll realize that you're nothing special. The CBA and NBA operate on completely different levels; it's as simple as that. Now we understand the greatness of Yao Ming back then. Lofton is a simplified version of Jokic, with outstanding abilities across the board. However, he lacks distinct features in the NBA, where both his static and dynamic talents are average. In the CBA, though, he's at the top. The CBA is best suited for versatile players who can play a central role, orchestrate offense, and defend effectively. The current CBA is more of a show, an entertainment spectacle. It's absurd to see teams scoring over a hundred points; this isn't a farce, is it? Players circle within their teams, coaches dart around the court, and those in their thirties act as team leaders, manipulating games like performances. Coaches bow and scrape to curry favor, undermining talent. The NBA is the pinnacle of basketball worldwide. What is the CBA in comparison? It doesn't even measure up to the NBA's second-tier leagues, let alone European leagues. The NBA recruits Chinese players for commercial advertising effects. Based on the current level of domestic players, none of them can make it in the NBA. Despite not being signed by any NBA team, Lofton's skills far surpass those of domestic players. American…

Let's talk about the current situation in the CBA this season, it's really exciting. The 20 teams are divided into four categories, each with their own stories and suspense. First, let's talk about the elimination category. Fujian men's basketball team is in a terrible state, winning only one game in 15 rounds and suffering from a seven-game losing streak. Coach Zhu Shilong insists on not adjusting tactics and is not interested in building a local lineup. Jiangsu team is not much better, with the lowest average points and assists, and a win rate of less than 13% in the first half of the season. Shenzhen team lost its core players Shen Zijie and Salinge, new coach Zhou Peng's tactics are immature, and they are also limited by funds. Guangzhou team's local lineup is poor, young players are not up to the task, even with foreign coaches it is difficult to make progress. Tianjin team's coaching level is average, it is difficult to make a breakthrough. Sichuan team under the leadership of Han Shuo only focuses on foreign aid, the local lineup is weak. Ningbo team's local lineup is poor, young players can't carry the weight. Jilin team's strength was halved due to the injury of大腿Jones. How should these teams change the current situation? Looking at the top eight category, Tongxi, Beikong, Guangdong, and Qingdao are competing fiercely. After the first half of the season, Qingdao team has a total win rate of 62.5% and is temporarily ranked eighth, Guangdong team has a win rate of 54.2%, Beikong team has a…