Shenzhen Men's Basketball Team has been in better form after adjustments, and after defeating Fujian Men's Basketball Team in the last game, they have won three consecutive victories, rising to 14th place in the league. After Coach Zhou Peng returned to the court, he provided a lot of help to the team on both offense and defense. In the last five games, Zhou Peng has continuously scored over 20 points, with a three-point shooting percentage exceeding 50%. The former ace forward continues to explode, truly rejuvenating his career. It is not an exaggeration to say that if Zhou Peng maintains this competitive state, he has a good chance of returning to the national team during the next window period.
In the match against Fujian Men's Basketball Team, Zhou Peng played for 41 minutes, scoring 15 out of 11 shots, including 7 out of 10 three-pointers, and scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 block, winning 21 points more than the opponent on the court. As a coach and player, Zhou Peng has become the top domestic scorer for Shenzhen Men's Basketball Team, becoming the pillar of the team's offensive end. Judging from the performance on the court, as the game progressed, Zhou Peng gradually found his game state. Whether it was dribbling offense, mid-to-long-range shooting, or defense and organization, he has regained the form of last season.
According to statistics, the 35-year-old Zhou Peng has played 15 regular-season games, averaging 16.7 points, which is the first among domestic players in the team. He averages 6.5 three-point attempts per game, making 3, with a three-point shooting percentage of 46.4%, all ranking first among domestic players in the team. Zhou Peng has indeed played a leading role, and when the team's offensive end could not open up the situation, Zhou Peng stood out many times. In the past five games, Zhou Peng even played at a foreign aid level, scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists against Fujian, hitting 7 three-pointers; contributing 20 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist against Tianjin, hitting 2 three-pointers; scoring 22 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals against Shanxi, hitting 5 three-pointers; scoring 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block against Ningbo, hitting 4 three-pointers; scoring 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal against Shanghai, hitting 8 three-pointers. Zhou Peng has broken the doubts of the outside world with his actions, and he is still one of the best forwards in the league.
With Zhou Peng's current competitive state, whether it is the grasp of three-pointers from the outside or the aggressiveness on the offensive end, he is qualified to return to the national team. At present, many players of the Chinese men's basketball team are affected by injuries, and the lineup is too young. As an experienced veteran, if Zhou Peng can return to the national team during the next window period, it will greatly reduce the pressure on Coach Guo Shiqiang, and such a lucky general is also a valuable asset for the national team.