The home defeat of the Xinjiang team by the Shandong team is not a big or small matter, but it is particularly interesting. It happened on New Year's Eve, which really set off an exciting start to 2025.
The Xinjiang team's home court is indeed mysterious, winning fourteen consecutive games, but no one expected them to lose on New Year's Day. The Shandong team was tough enough to withstand the pressure and push the score to 111-107.
This game was really lively, with the atmosphere on and off the court like a festival. The fans cheered loudly, and the referees' whistles were blown cheerfully. However, it is unclear whether the players of the Xinjiang team were as happy.
This time, the Shandong team really went all out. They had never won in Xinjiang before, but this time they managed to save face, and most importantly, they played with great organization.
It's a bit embarrassing for the Xinjiang team. Not only did they lose their home advantage, but their streak of consecutive wins was also broken. Now they have to find their form again.
The fans were really into this game, with shouts from the sidelines rising and falling, making it seem like a concert. But it's unclear how the players felt about it.
The turning point of the game may have been at the beginning when Zhao Rui was sent off after just two minutes. This was unfortunate as the team lost their starting guard.
As for the excitement of the game, it was definitely worth the price of admission. However, the tension on the court made people feel a bit nervous.
Honestly, the referees became the main characters in this game. The fans were shouting about eight against five, which sounds a bit excessive but does reflect some issues.
The Xinjiang team's home whistle has always been famous, so it was quite unexpected that the Shandong team managed to win this time.
The refereeing standards were indeed inconsistent. Just after saying they wouldn't blow the whistle, they turned around and blew it, leaving the players on the court somewhat confused.
Coach Pan Jiang of the Shanxi team previously said something that now seems quite accurate, but this time the Shandong team broke the spell.
The players on the court were clearly anxious, especially on the Xinjiang side. Perhaps due to too much pressure, their actions became a bit rough.
Referees also have it tough. The pressure in such games is indeed high, but inconsistent standards do affect the game's观赏性。
Playing under such circumstances is a test of both teams' psychological qualities, especially during key moments.
In the last few minutes of the game, the atmosphere on the court became even more tense, with every whistle potentially affecting the final outcome.
Zhao Rui, who usually performs steadily, really lost his cool this time, directly pushing the referee, which is a big taboo in professional leagues.
Being sent off just two minutes into the game is indeed rare, especially because he couldn't control his emotions.
Later, it was heard that he said he didn't want to play anymore, which makes him seem unprofessional, considering he is a professional player.
Such behavior will definitely lead to punishment from the league, which will be a lesson for his personal career.
Players do get emotional on the court, but directly pushing the referee is really going too far.
This incident happening on New Year's Eve is indeed not good, and it also serves as a wake-up call for the league.
For the Xinjiang team, losing this game may not be the biggest loss; adjusting the players' mentality is the key.
Qiu Biao is indeed capable. After the game, he spoke without revealing any flaws and was not stingy with praise for his opponents.
Liu Wei was a bit anxious and had too much opinion about the referees, resulting in a technical foul for himself.
These two different ways of handling things actually reflect different coaching styles and attitudes.
Winning and losing are common occurrences, but how to deal with them may be more important. In this aspect, Qiu Biao did a better job.
In such grand occasions, the coach's attitude is quite important as it directly affects the players' mentality.
Although Liu Wei had opinions about the referees, this way of expressing them might not be the best choice.
The coach's performance on the sidelines is also setting an example for the players, so attention should be paid to the impact.
After this game, the development directions of the two teams may change somewhat, depending on how the coaching staff adjusts.