107-111, Xinjiang team caused an upset by losing at home to Shandong men's basketball team, suffering their first home defeat of the season and missing out on a 15-game winning streak. The game was very intense and close, with many fouls, free throws, and conflicts, controversies, and the referees' whistles were about to blow out. At the critical moment, Shandong team remained more calm, or justice prevailed, so they had the last laugh. Xinjiang team's home whistle was bombarded by everyone, no wonder it is called the devil's home court, 5 against 8 is really hard to win, Shandong team did a good job. Let's listen to what media experts have to say after the game.
Xinjiang media: "Xinjiang lost to Shandong, the unbeaten record at home was broken. In the past three games, their rebounding problems need to be taken seriously."
Shandong media: "Shandong men's basketball team won away from Xinjiang, which is really not easy under such difficult circumstances. They defeated not only their opponents. Facing the strong team Xinjiang in the entire league, breaking the spell of the home team's undefeated this season. Coach Qiu Biao led the resilient Shandong men's basketball team, with the powerful "Little Shark" Tao Hanlin, Yu Dehao's key performance from outside, substitute foreign aid Moore also took the lead at a critical moment, the high-speed team played impeccable! It was not easy to achieve this victory under such difficult circumstances! Not simple!"
Shanxi media: "Coach Qiu Biao led Shandong High-Speed to break Xinjiang's unbeaten record at home, and Shandong High-Speed defeated Xinjiang Yili! Facing his former club, Yu Dehao scored 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists. Small foreign aid Moore stood up to save the team in the final moments of the last quarter!"
Famous commentator Yang Yi: "Tonight, I am a Shandong person!"
After the game, Shandong head coach Qiu Biao made a high EQ statement, giving enough face to his old club, without mentioning the refereeing issues, saying: "I think we still won through tenacity and fighting spirit in this game. The opponent indeed had some injuries, last year's MVP Abudu Salamu did not play, which had a huge impact. Another thing is Zhao Rui's power grab, which also had a significant impact on Xinjiang team.
Everyone overcame many difficulties and still won through defense and rebounds. But I still think there are some shortcomings, emotions are not stable enough, should be able to control better. Additionally, Coach Liu Wei is very excellent, since he came to Xinjiang team, the team's record has been very good. I wish both teams a good finish to the season."