In the CBA regular season, Liaoning BenGang faced off against Beijing Enterprises Group in an intense match. Liaoning has been performing averagely recently, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Similarly, Beijing Enterprises Group has also been inconsistent, with a record of three wins and two losses in their recent matches. Both teams are evenly matched and eager to secure a victory to boost team morale and improve their rankings. After a fierce competition, Liaoning narrowly defeated Beijing Enterprises Group with a score of 104-101. Let's take a look at the highlights of the game.
Game Highlights:
At the start of the game, Liaoning's Dezmine Wells was on fire, scoring continuously to help his team take the lead. Beijing Enterprises Group's Zhang Fan responded with a scoring spree of his own, and at the end of the first quarter, Liaoning held a slim 33-30 advantage. In the second quarter, both teams were locked in a tight battle, with the score seesawing back and forth. Although Liaoning's Kyle Fogg contributed, Beijing Enterprises Group's Travis was equally impressive, and at halftime, Beijing Enterprises Group had overtaken Liaoning with a score of 53-52.
However, after the break, Liaoning's Kyle Fogg exploded, driving and shooting to score high points in a single quarter, leading Liaoning to a successful offensive run and retake the lead. Beijing Enterprises Group tried to catch up, but Liaoning's relentless attack gave them a significant lead by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, Liaoning continued to play steadily, with Fogg maintaining his efficient scoring. Beijing Enterprises Group appeared somewhat flustered, failing to capitalize on multiple offensive opportunities. Ultimately, Liaoning secured a valuable victory with Fogg's outstanding performance, winning 104-101 against Beijing Enterprises Group.
Game Analysis:
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Liaoning played average in this game. They didn't field a number three position player, while Beijing Enterprises Group had several number three position players. Li Huoyi was at a disadvantage in height when he was fouled on the last shot, resulting in a two-point play plus a free throw. Li Xiaoxu and Fu Hao combined for only four out of twenty shots, and Zhao Jiwei could have used Patton more.
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Liaoning's fourth quarter was a bit confusing. They led by 17 points for four minutes but started to stall, not attempting any shots until the 24-second clock expired. They were hit with a 14-0 run by the opposition, almost allowing them to tie the game. It seems that Yang Ming's old tradition of playing around when leading by a large margin in the fourth quarter is still present. Zhao Jiwei and Li Xiaoxu had at least three cooperation errors in the fourth quarter, yet Li Xiaoxu wasn't taken out of the game.
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The referees also had some issues, calling many unwarranted fouls. Liaoning players were knocked down without a whistle, and whenever they showed any defensive intensity, it was called a foul. Salinger's free throws were almost as many as Liaoning's entire team.
Detailed Game Statistics:
The latest CBA standings are as follows: