The CBA league has been getting more and more exciting lately! Just look at this intense match between Guangdong and Shandong. Shandong came into the game with a 5-game winning streak, but Guangdong managed to secure a hard-fought victory at home with a score of 98-93. It was quite a thrilling match indeed.
Looking at the score, it's only a 5-point difference, which is neither big nor small. But you have to remember, this is Guangdong we're talking about! In previous years, teams would avoid Guangdong like the plague. Now, even a team ranked fifth like Shandong can put up such a tough fight. This makes me reminisce about the time when Guangdong used to dominate the CBA, easily winning by 20 or 30 points. Those days are long gone now.
Xu Jie was the anchor for Guangdong in this game, scoring 22 points and dishing out 11 assists, a very comprehensive performance. Jilunwater's 26 points and 9 rebounds were also impressive. However, the most eye-catching performance was from Morand, who had a triple-double with 8 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. That's not something just anyone can achieve.
Honestly, after watching this game, I'm feeling quite emotional. I remember when Guangdong played, it was like adults playing against children, and winning by 20 points was considered polite. Now, every game is a nail-biter. Look at the strength of the current CBA teams; teams like Shandong, with three foreign players and national players like Gao Shiyan and Tao Hanlin, their lineup is no joke.
But upon further reflection, this is actually a good thing. If only one or two teams dominated the league, it wouldn't be as interesting for the audience, right? Now, with the gap in strength between teams narrowing, every game is full of suspense, isn't that what we want to see? Take this game as an example; from the first quarter, it was a close battle, with scores going back and forth, making it so exciting to watch!
Guangdong really had to work for this win. They were down by 8 points in the second quarter, and if not for the timely adjustments in the second half, the outcome of the game could have been different. Especially in the third quarter, they made a 28-23 offensive push, which turned the tide. To put it bluntly, the current CBA league is no longer a place where anyone can just win; every team has to rely on their true abilities.
Let's take a look at Shandong's side. With Chris, Moore, and Gay, the three foreign players working in harmony, plus an interior powerhouse like Tao Hanlin, they are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Their ability to secure a 5-game winning streak and rank fifth in the league is not just luck.
Honestly, seeing such a competitive CBA league makes me feel quite comforted. It shows that our professional league is moving towards becoming more professional and competitive. Although Guangdong is not as "dominant" as before, this precisely indicates that other teams are making progress, isn't that what we've been looking forward to?
So finally, the editor wants to ask: Is the current CBA league more exciting than the previous situation where one team dominated? What do you think?
