Beijing vs Liaoning Basketball Clash! Beijing Men's Basketball Team faces off against Liaoning Men's Basketball Team at home! In the first match, Beijing narrowly won by one point. Returning to their home court this time, with Zhou Qi's return, they aim to complete a double kill. Liaoning still has multiple players missing, with only 11 registered, but the team is in good form, having defeated strong opponents consecutively, determined to regain their momentum.
In the first quarter, Beijing Men's Basketball Team leads Liaoning Men's Basketball Team 21-17. Judging from the score, it's a defensive battle with high intensity, resulting in low scoring efficiency for both teams. With only Zhou Qi on the court, Beijing can suppress their opponents, as his defense is too strong. Liaoning relies on Fugge to hold on, while Wells and Wang Lanqin's states have declined.
In the second quarter, after adjustments, Beijing has an advantage in the paint, while Liaoning still relies on Fugge to keep the score close. Zeng Fanbo takes a long-range shot, blocks Han Dejun, and a transition three-pointer rims out. Wells scores on a reverse layup, Solomon dunks with both hands, Han Dejun hooks, Wang Lanqin hits an open three-pointer, Omore throws up a shot, Fu Hao scores three points, Omore misses a three-pointer, and Wang Lanqin makes a turnover.
Chen Yingjun misses a layup, Liaoning makes another turnover, and Omore scores in transition. Wells misses a mid-range shot, Zhou Qi fails an alley-oop, Fu Hao scores three points in a counterattack, Lei Meng hits a step-back three-pointer, Fu Hao misses a three-pointer, Omore leans back to shoot, and Fugge draws a three-point foul. Then Xu Limin sends out an all-Chinese lineup, confusing everyone - why not use the foreign players?
Wells finally hits a three-pointer to tie the score. Lei Meng scores easy baskets and three points in a counterattack, scoring five points individually as Beijing pulls away again. Fugge misses a three-pointer, Fang Shuo drives to the basket, and Beijing calls a timeout leading 45-38. Wells scores on a high shot, Zhou Qi dunks on an alley-oop, Wells makes one of two free throws, and his three-pointer falls short due to fatigue, not as heroic as before. At halftime, Liaoning trails Beijing 41-50.
Liaoning's physical endurance is faltering, with too few players to sustain the game, evident from their shooting and rebounding. Meanwhile, Beijing is well-staffed, and Zhou Qi's return has greatly boosted the team, living up to his title as the best player in the country.