The CBA regular season has reached its 27th round, with some teams rejoicing and others worrying. The top teams are fiercely competing for the top four and eight spots, while the mid-to-lower ranked teams are struggling for playoff positions. With the change in foreign player usage rules, the league's hierarchy has become increasingly evident. With 19 rounds remaining, the overall situation of the league is basically set, with the top 12 teams (in no particular order) already in place, while the bottom eight teams have become easy targets for points, making it extremely difficult for them to make a comeback due to their lack of strength, which is also the harsh reality of competitive sports.
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The top 12 teams have been positioned (regardless of order)
Looking at the standings, Guangsha, Shanxi, Shandong, Beijing, Xinjiang, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Qingdao, Guangdong, Beikong, Tongxi, and Shanghai have basically secured their spots. The major powers like Guangsha will compete for the regular season championship, while Zhejiang, Qingdao, Guangdong, and Shanghai will vie for the top eight spots. Looking at the points, Tongxi is the weakest among the top 12 and the only team full of suspense. Tongxi's goal now is to maintain their playoff position, but compared to the bottom eight teams, Tongxi has a huge advantage, and securing a spot in the top 12 is almost certain. In summary, the top 12 teams have basically been determined, and it remains to be seen who can achieve the best ranking. However, in the last few rounds, the major powers may intentionally lose games to choose their opponents, as human relationships do exist. Let's wait and see!
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The bottom eight teams have become easy targets for points, and the difficulty of making a comeback is unimaginable
Looking at the standings, Fujian and Jiangsu can be said to have been eliminated early. The remaining six teams - Jilin, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Sichuan, Tianjin, and Guangzhou - are struggling for a playoff spot, but making a comeback is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. It is still unknown when Jilin's Jones and Jiang Yuxing will return, Shenzhen has obvious shortcomings, and Ningbo, Sichuan, Tianjin, and Guangzhou rely entirely on the performance of their foreign players. Once the foreign players are neutralized, the results are predictable. Moreover, these eight teams are not just one level below the top 12 teams in terms of strength. They mostly suffer defeats when they encounter each other. Additionally, the top 12 teams are competing for rankings, leaving the bottom eight teams to become easy targets for points. Even if they manage to win a game, it would only be a fleeting moment, not enough to enter the playoffs. It seems that the bottom eight teams can only come back next season!
The above represents only personal opinions, please don't take offense and treat it as entertainment!
