Fact Proves: The Guangdong Men's Basketball Team That Killed Beijing Beikong Has Taken Another Path
The Guangdong men's basketball team, which has proven its mettle by defeating Beijing Beikong, is now on a different path. Netizens have keenly pointed out that in this game, Beijing Beikong did not even understand the basic tactics. They are unsure whether to play inside or outside, who should organize, and who should be the main attacker. Their play was fragmented, with no successful screens throughout the game. There were penetrations without distribution, and no one to create space for the breakthroughs. Zhu, the perimeter player, hesitated upon receiving the ball, and they failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
Xu Xin, however, truly has talent. He is fast for a big man and possesses mid-range shooting capabilities. His perfect 6-for-6 free throw record indicates that he should be given more opportunities to shoot from open positions, which would alleviate the burden on Xu Jie and Walter.
Du Feng has consistently brought Xu Xin into the game from the end of the third quarter to the fourth quarter in the last two matches, both times with remarkable results. Xu Xin has become the decisive factor in these games, and his smile suggests that he is growing as a player. This could mark the beginning of his transformation, but it must be said that Guangdong's biggest weakness has been exposed by Beikong – the lack of depth in their guard rotation. In the end, aside from Xu Jie playing all 48 minutes, there were no other proper guards available. The final play was not designed for Xu Xin, and it almost resulted in a turnover, but he fought back and made the game-winning shot against Beikong, demonstrating his growth!
Du Feng's stubbornness in player selection is evident, as Du Runwang is not suitable for the starting lineup. He can only contribute by scoring some three-pointers when everyone else is tired. Du Runwang should be replaced by Wang Shaojie or Zhang Haojia in the starting lineup. Additionally, Du Runwang, Zhang Wenyi, and Er Fei should not be on the court simultaneously, as their defense suffers when any two of them are playing together. I watched the game when Du Feng was still playing.
Du Feng's player management is questionable, as Bazley paired well with Xu Xin, yet he insisted on bringing in King GiGi, resulting in the perimeter being exploited. Bazley effectively contained Beikong's Clayes when he was on the court, but once he was off, Clayes was able to score freely. Chinese coaches rarely make good personnel adjustments based on player form and game situations; they often make mechanical substitutions, which was evident in this game as King GiGi was clearly out of form.
Xu Jie nearly achieved a quadruple-double, with seven turnovers. He looked exhausted, and his last few passes were nerve-wracking. Bazley should have been brought in during the second half of the final quarter, as Jilun Wat's performance waned, with ineffective offense and poor defense. It was obvious that Jilun Wat's stamina was lacking, and he continued to play as usual, failing to score and further exposing his defensive weaknesses.
Beikong also made a substitution in the final defensive play, lacking composure and losing the rebound, making only one of four free throws, revealing their poor fundamentals. Xu Xin must strengthen his ability to cause damage under the basket, cultivate confidence and dominance. What he needs most now is to enhance his physical training, as his stamina cannot sustain him for long, and without stamina, everything else is meaningless.
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