In the blink of an eye, the CBA regular season has already gone through 22 rounds, and currently, the top four and top eight teams have entered a mixed battle stage, with rankings changing almost every day. Liaoning and Guangdong, affected by foreign players, feel like they are in the same boat, with Liaoning falling out of the top four after consecutive losses in the second stage, while Guangdong has even fallen out of the top eight. It is still unknown when they will get back on track.
On December 30th, Beijing time, Guangdong and Liaoning will face off in a peak battle, which is also the first encounter between the two teams this season. The Beijing-Guangdong match has always been full of highlights, but now it is not what it used to be. Both teams have players missing due to injuries, and the battle between the inside and outside lines is about to break out. Who will come out on top?
- Four foreign players against three, what sparks will Morand and Daheng create?
In this game, Guangdong's four foreign players, Jilunwater, Bazley, Morand, and Les, will work together to counter Liaoning's Ferg and Wells. The performance of the foreign players will determine the direction of the game. Among them, Morand's performance against his former team is worth looking forward to. This time, Morand will compete with Daheng, who were once close as brothers on the court, but now they play for different teams. Whether Morand can overpower Daheng or if Daheng can show his veteran strength and take the lead remains to be seen. In any case, the battle in the paint will be spectacular, and whoever gains the advantage in the paint will gain the upper hand.
Xu Jie's task in this game is even more arduous. Due to Hu Mingxuan's prolonged absence, Xu Jie has to handle both offense and defense. He will face the encirclement of Wells, Ferg, and Wang Lanqin, among which the matchup against Wang Lanqin is another highlight. Whether Xu Jie can explode against him is something to look forward to. Huang Rongqi and Zhang Wenyi should step up to assist Xu Jie in time, otherwise, the guard line may be trapped.
Looking at the current configuration of the two teams, each has its strengths. Guangdong's foreign players have a certain advantage in terms of strength, but there are few local players available. On the other hand, Liaoning only has two foreign players, and the second leader Daheng and Li Xiaoxu are getting older, with stamina being a major obstacle. Both sides have a strong foundation, and it is not realistic for either side to easily win. However, it is said that Zhang Zhenlin is about to return, which is very unfavorable for Guangdong. After all, the frontcourt duo has regained their former glory, and Du Runwang and Zhang Haojia are functional players. How to limit Zhang Zhenlin's performance is a big challenge, which depends on how Du Feng deploys his troops. This is a game that neither team can afford to lose, otherwise, their rankings will drop. The winning rate is fifty-fifty, and it all depends on the on-site performance and the referee's judgment.
