In the last game, Liaoning narrowly defeated Beikong 104-101, but Yang Ming was not satisfied with the performance. In the final moments of the fourth quarter, Beikong launched a series of offensive surges, while Liaoning struggled to score after reaching 104 points. If it weren't for the lack of time at the end, the outcome could have been different.
After the game, Yang Ming vented his anger in the locker room. Indeed, the players on the court relaxed in the last four minutes, causing a drop in morale. This allowed Beikong to regain their spirit and quickly close the gap in the score. Yang Ming expressed his dissatisfaction with the game, especially with the team's performance in the crucial moments.
It is worth noting that Zou Yuchen suffered a left knee injury while defending against Patton in the second quarter, which led to him being unable to continue playing. After leaving the court, he needed two teammates to help him walk and was taken away by an ambulance for examination. It appears to be quite serious, considering Zou Yuchen's previous history of injuries and his tall stature.
On the afternoon of January 11th, the entire Liaoning team flew from Shenyang Taoxian Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong Airport to participate in an away game against Qingdao. Weber followed the team to Qingdao and has now successfully registered. Qingdao has a record of 19 wins and 10 losses, while Liaoning has 20 wins and 9 losses. The records of both teams are close, making this match very important for both sides, as it could be considered equivalent to two games.
Liaoning must win this game to stay in the top four teams. They still have to face strong opponents like Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Guangsha before the Spring Festival. This period will be challenging, but fortunately, Weber's arrival can quickly strengthen the team's frontcourt capabilities.
According to the CBA official website, Kobe Simmons has been re-registered. On January 8th, Zhejiang had just cancelled Kobe Simmons' registration. The fact that they cut and then re-registered him within such a short period is quite amusing.
Kobe Simmons has performed well this season with Zhejiang, averaging 17.2 points, 4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. The other three foreign players on Zhejiang also score between 16-18 points each. With talented domestic players like Yu Jiahao, Wu Qian, and Cheng Shaipeng, Zhejiang has many scoring options.
