115-110, Shanxi men's basketball team completed a 25-point comeback at home, reversing Xinjiang men's basketball team and successfully avenging their previous loss. This game was beyond words, with Xinjiang, who had benched their main lineup, dominating Shanxi's full-strength team in the first three quarters. However, in the fourth quarter, during the single foreign player matchup, Xinjiang's players seemed to lose their touch, and coach Liu Wei's foolish tactics did not help. On the other hand, Shanxi made a strong comeback, demonstrating championship-caliber dominance and tenacity, ultimately completing the comeback. Let's listen to what media experts have to say after the game.
Guangdong media: In the final quarter, Shanxi scored 41-11, completing a 25-point comeback at home with a 115-110 victory over Xinjiang, achieving revenge. I still have the same question: why didn't they bring on Peterson earlier? Also, despite Diyallo missing two free throws and Liu Chuanxing securing a crucial offensive rebound to seal the game, why didn't Xinjiang substitute Li Yanzhe? This season, Xinjiang has experienced several instances of leading by a large margin only to be unexpectedly overturned, making it incredibly dramatic.
Liaoning media: A comeback of this magnitude from Shanxi is something that, in my memory, only Liaoning could have pulled off a decade ago. Why watch low-level NBA games when knowledgeable fans should watch the CBA? The CBA offers everything you could want in terms of drama, both on and off the court, and it's addictive.
Shanghai media: Under the four-quarter, seven-player foreign policy, a 20-point lead is no longer as secure as it once was. However, Shanxi managed to win by 30 points in the fourth quarter with a single foreign player, completing a remarkable comeback. The visual impact is quite strong. It's often said that young players need to pay their dues, and as a rookie coach, Liu Wei also had to pay the price for his youth.
Xinjiang media: It's a pity, really a pity! Encountering such a strong counterattack in the regular season, this tuition is still worth it! Six post-00s players scored 67 points; it was just a regular season game, but our young players' tuition was well spent!
Shanxi media: Shanxi men's basketball team completed a 25-point comeback at home, defeating Xinjiang men's basketball team! Applause to all the soldiers, let's cheer for Shanxi!
Media personality BiPaoGangBeiZhu: In the final quarter, Shanxi scored 41-11. I believe that at the end of the third quarter, no one on or off the court could have anticipated such an outcome, but this incredible comeback happened. Shanxi played like a completely different team in the fourth quarter, aggressively pressing and exerting pressure on Xinjiang's backline. This was indeed the right choice, as Xinjiang's backline was too young, and neither of the two foreign guards were particularly stable or capable of controlling the game. After Xinjiang's offense faltered, their offensive organization collapsed. Then Shanxi's perimeter players collectively exploded, maintaining pressure, and a 25-point comeback in a single quarter was not impossible.
Detective Zhao summarized: This feels like a game without losers. Winning this match is of vital significance to Shanxi men's basketball team; it's a necessary step on their path to becoming a strong team. The reasons for the early pitfalls are worth reviewing, but the experience of the subsequent comeback is equally memorable. As for Xinjiang, relying on only 10 players and almost winning away from home, they deserve applause!
This game is destined to be endlessly memorable, with its dramatic twists and turns. The final result was truly unpredictable; they could win by 25 points but lose by 30 in a single quarter. Is it certain that this wasn't a "fixed match"?