In the blink of an eye, the CBA regular season is already halfway through. Currently, Guangsha leads the league with a record of 24 wins and 4 losses, while Shandong returned to third place with a record of 20 wins and 8 losses after easily defeating Jilin last night. It can be said that under the guidance of young coach Qiubiao, Shandong has undergone a complete transformation. The remaining schedule for the second stage is relatively relaxed, and there is a good chance that Shandong will remain within the top four at the end of the second stage.
On January 11th, Beijing time, Shandong will play away against Shenzhen. This match is also the third encounter between the two teams this season. Shandong won both previous matches, but they must be cautious in this away game as Shenzhen will surely want to win back a game with the advantage of home court. The battle between the inside and outside lines is about to ignite again. Can Shandong defeat Shenzhen for the third time?
Due to the change in foreign player usage rules, this season's CBA has become a stage for foreign players to perform. The strength of the foreign players will have a crucial impact on the outcome of the game. This time, Shandong's Chris, Gayle, Moore, and Kumajie will compete against Shenzhen's Johnson, Thompson, Weems, and Tillman once again. Looking at the comparison of foreign player strength, Shandong has an absolute advantage. Chris is invincible in the paint, and Kumajie is tall and strong, standing like a pillar. Gayle and Moore have superb scoring abilities, while Shenzhen only has Thompson who is commendable. Weems' state fluctuates greatly and he is no longer as strong as before. Barring any major surprises, Shandong's foreign players will overwhelm Shenzhen's four foreign players.
In this game, Gao Shiyan will team up with Chen Peidong to compete with He Xin. In recent rounds, Xiao Gao has focused on the task of linking up, and his average assists have reached double digits. On the other hand, Chen Peidong's three-point shooting from beyond the arc has been accurate recently, making him an indispensable point for the team. The two will work together to face He Xin. So far in the second stage, He Xin has not performed convincingly due to the influence of foreign players, which is also the main reason for Shenzhen's poor record. However, among domestic players, He Xin still holds a significant position. This time, He Xin will surely go all out to prove himself. Let's see who contributes more to their team.
Comparing the configurations of both sides, it is clear that Shandong has an absolute advantage. Shandong has a balanced attack and defense, and under Qiubiao's guidance, their team basketball has become even better. On the other hand, Shenzhen's men's basketball team has been greatly affected by the departure of Salinge and Shen Zijie this season, making it difficult for them to compete with Shandong. However, taking advantage of their home court, Shenzhen will undoubtedly put pressure on Shandong. Shandong must be careful in their response, or they could easily stumble. The winning rate is split 60-40, with Shandong holding a 60% chance of victory. As long as Shandong plays steadily, it is believed that they will surely defeat Shenzhen for the third time. Let's wait and see!
The match will take place at 19:35 on January 11th. Come and cheer for your main team!
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