In the match between Liaoning and Jilin men's basketball teams, Liaoning's performance was disappointing, especially at halftime when the score difference widened to an astonishing 39 points. This scene truly made Liaoning fans feel like their hearts were being cut by a knife, as if a storm had blown away all their hopes and confidence. The team not only made frequent mistakes in the offensive end but also had defensive loopholes that foreign aid could not make up for. Yang Ming's face was ashen, his emotions agitated and helpless, clearly seeing how difficult it would be to turn the game around.
Speaking of this game, what was most annoying was Zhao Jiwei's absence. Zhao Jiwei has always been the core of the team, and his ability to organize and attack from the outside should have been Liaoning's trump card in such a critical moment. Unfortunately, he did not play this time, and Liaoning's outside attack fell into trouble, appearing aimless. Especially the performance of the big foreign aid did not support the team's defense and offense, and Liaoning's inside line was basically nonexistent. Although Liaoning fought back hard in the second half, the gap was too large, and they ultimately failed to stage a comeback. The away defeat put Liaoning men's basketball team in a considerable predicament. For the upcoming schedule, Liaoning's situation is not optimistic. In addition to facing strong opponents like Beijing Shougang, they will also meet old rivals Guangdong Hongyuan later. If Liaoning does not introduce a suitable big foreign aid now, it will be difficult for them to break through in the next games, and they may even fail to reach the threshold of the playoffs.
The weakness of Liaoning men's basketball team's inside line has been exposed. If they can introduce a big foreign aid who meets the height requirements, it will not only strengthen the team's rebounding competition but also enhance the diversity and stability of the offensive end. Otherwise, Liaoning men's basketball team may face the risk of having their playoff spot taken by other strong teams. At a critical moment when the team urgently needs to strengthen its inside line, Liaoning men's basketball team has responded by officially offering a quote to 2.11-meter center Justin Patton. Patton previously played for Shanxi Fenjiu Team, with outstanding height and wingspan, and strong pick-and-roll coverage ability, which is undoubtedly the type Liaoning men's basketball team currently needs the most. Patton's addition will greatly enhance Liaoning's inside depth, especially in terms of rebounds and offensive contributions, and can definitely provide help to the team. Currently, Patton's playing time in the Greek league is not ideal, and Liaoning men's basketball team also sees this point, possibly introducing him through a buyout agreement. If the introduction goes smoothly, Patton's arrival will undoubtedly become a key factor in the second half of Liaoning men's basketball team's season.
The problem with Liaoning men's basketball team's inside line has been hidden since last summer. Last year, the team made a decision that some fans saw as a mistake, which was to let go of Morand. Morand's performance in the playoffs did not reach the standard of a top foreign aid, but at least he could provide stable inside support for the team in critical moments. Especially when facing teams with strong inside lines, Morand's experience and defensive capabilities could play a certain role. But now, looking at it, Liaoning men's basketball team seems somewhat powerless when facing teams like Guangdong Hongyuan and Beijing Shougang with powerful inside lines. Although Morand could grab rebounds, his stability on the offensive end and his performance against strong teams did not fully meet expectations. Therefore, the team urgently needs to introduce a big foreign aid who can both grab rebounds and stabilize the offense.
If the inside line issue can be resolved, it will not only enhance overall strength but also allow Dahan to get more rest time in the second half of the season to avoid overwork. Zhejiang Guangsha's dynamics are equally noteworthy. The backcourt core of Guangsha team, Sun Minghui, finally announced his return after recovering from injury, which undoubtedly brought great encouragement to Guangsha team. In the previous game due to Sun Minghui's absence, Guangsha suffered a crushing defeat against Shenzhen, and the team placed high hopes on Sun Minghui's return, as he is not only the team's offensive engine but also can provide stable output in critical moments. Sun Minghui's return is undoubtedly a strong shot in the arm for Guangsha to regain confidence, and fans' expectations for his return have reached a peak.
Fujian Xingxing also made many adjustments. The team's recent record has been poor, with only one victory, so they decided to adjust personnel, arranging head coach Zhu Shilong to rest and assistant coach Jotis to take over the team. Whether the arrival of the new head coach can bring about new changes has become the greatest concern of Fujian fans. In addition to changing coaches, Fujian also introduced two new foreign aids, Luis King and Joseph Young, whose additions undoubtedly injected fresh blood into the team. Luis King, once the MVP of the summer league, can make up for Fujian's shortcomings in scoring, while Joseph Young provides the team with more offensive options. Whether the new signings can bring Fujian their second victory of the season has become a focus of discussion.
Jilin men's basketball team's performance this season is also worth paying attention to, especially in terms of recruitment. Jilin's newly signed domestic aid, Lü Li Cheng and Jia Hao, contributed 14 points each in the game against Liaoning men's basketball team, helping the team win a big victory over Liaoning. These two signings are considered a treasure find, not only enhancing the team's overall strength but also successfully making up for the deficiencies of previous players. The excellent performance of Lü Li Cheng and Jia Hao made Jilin look more organic and competitive on the court. Jilin men's basketball team's recruitment strategy has been widely recognized, and the team's future looks brighter as a result. If Jilin men's basketball team can maintain such a high success rate in recruitment and further enhance their overall strength, they are expected to steadily rank among the top 12 in the league in the coming years, or even strive for better results.
A netizen said: Liaoning men's basketball team's game was really heart-wrenching to watch, with continuous mistakes and foreign aid not performing. In fact, if the team had signed a suitable big foreign aid earlier, the situation might not have been so bad. Another netizen thinks: Yang Ming looked really helpless on the sidelines, as if watching his hard-earned achievements crumble overnight. There are many reasons, but the performance of the foreign aid was indeed disappointing. Another netizen mentioned: Jilin men's basketball team's performance was simply a big explosion, especially Lü Li Cheng and Jia Hao, who were like giving the team a whole new life. These two signings were real treasures.
Whether it's Liaoning men's basketball team's inside line issues or the latest developments of Guangsha, Fujian, and Jilin, they all make this season's CBA league more unpredictable. For Liaoning men's basketball team, the upcoming schedule is full of challenges, and whether they can introduce a suitable big foreign aid has become the key to whether the team can stabilize their playoff position. For other teams, every game may affect their future rankings and playoff prospects, and the competition in the entire league is becoming more intense, with exciting games just beginning.
