After the game, Coach Du Feng couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion. He mentioned that Xu Jie and Zhang Haojia both played despite having a high fever and being unwell, which is an arduous and challenging task that is unimaginable for ordinary people. In this game, defense undoubtedly became the key to victory for the team! With this wave of five consecutive victories, the pressure on Coach Du Feng has indeed been significantly reduced. Moreover, after the game, four exciting pieces of news came from Guangdong's side, and looking at the current situation, the prospects for Guangdong Hongyuan are truly promising! The first piece of good news is that they have successfully activated Xu Xin as a trump card, which is of great importance to Guangdong. This achievement can be considered the biggest gain of tonight's game, and its significance may even surpass winning the game itself. If Xu Xin can smoothly enter the regular rotation lineup and grow into a starting player, then the two big foreign players on the team will be greatly liberated, and the entire team's lineup rotation will become more adept and flexible. As a result, the physical fitness of foreign players like Jerren Walker and Morand will also have more reliable guarantees.
Furthermore, winning this positioning battle is of great significance. Before the game, there was only a difference of 2 wins between the two teams, and after tonight's battle, the gap in wins between Guangdong and Qingdao has narrowed to only 1, and they have also successfully achieved a double kill over their opponents! Even if the two sides end up with the same points in the final stage, considering factors such as win-loss relationships, Guangdong's ranking will be in a more advanced position, which is undoubtedly a crucial point for the upcoming playoffs. At this moment, Guangdong's ranking has returned to the top eight, and what they need to do next is to ensure the health of the main players so that they can perform well in subsequent games!
Another exciting piece of news is that Xu Jie has once again successfully overcome a tough match. Tonight, despite being unwell, he still played for a full 46 minutes and had an excellent performance, scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. It's worth noting that compared to the previous round, his efficiency on the court has improved significantly. It's interesting to note that the sweat from this game seemed to be a special "cure" for Xu Jie, who was running a high fever, allowing him to maintain good competitive form on the court. And even more fortunate is that he did not suffer any new injuries during the game, which is undoubtedly a reassurance for the team. Looking ahead to future games, as Xu Jie gradually recovers from his cold, as long as he can maintain his health, Guangdong will not have to worry too much about the overall operation of the team. After all, at present, the core role that Xu Jie plays in the team is already set in stone and unquestionable, and his important status is irreplaceable by anyone.
The fourth piece of good news is that Guangdong has successfully weathered that tough period and is about to embark on a relatively relaxed and pleasant schedule. In the next six games, Guangdong will face off against Beikong, Guangzhou, Fujian, Nanjing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in turn. It should be noted that the game against Guangzhou is one home and one away. Among these six events, Beikong and Shanghai are considered more challenging opponents, but Guangdong is not without a chance to win. If Guangdong can seize this scheduling opportunity, then it is not an unreachable goal for them to advance into the top four in the rankings.
