In the CBA regular season, Liaoning lost to Beijing 90-105 as an away team. After the game, Yang Ming stated: "From the perspective of the schedule, our lineup finds it challenging to cope with high-intensity games. Beijing had all their players available, which made it difficult for us to sustain until the final moments. We will seriously analyze and rectify the current situation of the team." Such remarks still emphasize the issues of an incomplete roster and fatigue. After all, they have already been significantly worn down by continuous encounters with strong opponents. Especially the two veterans, Wells, and Ferguson, who have not fully recovered their form, this naturally hinders their performance against Beijing. However, even in defeat, both fans and coaches can accept the outcome.
After the game, Yang Ming also responded to the reason for Patton's absence: "There are some issues with Patton's clearance letter at the moment, and the team is actively working on it. Please wait a bit longer, fans! According to regulations, he should have been able to play in tonight's game. Unfortunately, due to problems with the clearance letter, he could not be registered, leaving Liaoning helpless. If he had played today, he could have at least provided some pressure for Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu. After all, they have been very tired recently, and by the third quarter, they were already exhausted."
Meanwhile, judging from today's training session, Patton still possesses some shooting ability, as evidenced by his continuous successful shots throughout the process. If he can demonstrate such offensive output, coupled with his ability to score close to the basket, his speed, and defensive capabilities, he has the potential to showcase his destructive power on both offense and defense. This is what fans are eagerly anticipating. Let's see if he can seamlessly integrate into the team later on. Judging by the highlights, he seems to be the strongest foreign player for Liaoning this season.
After concluding this tough schedule, Liaoning still faces pressure in their upcoming matches. They will face Jilin, Guangsha, Sichuan, and Beikong in succession. Fortunately, the last three matches are home games. Let's see if they can win as many games as possible. After all, Zhang Zhenlin and Zhao Jiwei are still unable to return in the short term. Wishing them all the best.