At 7:44 PM, Liaoning Basketball announces its strong support for the twin stars Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin, urging fans to vote for them in hopes of securing their spots in the starting lineup for the All-Star North Division. This aligns with previous calls to not disperse votes but instead focus on these two players, as failure to do so could result in them not making the starting lineup and potentially even missing out on substitute positions. To avoid giving critics ammunition, it's crucial to ensure Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin are voted into the starting lineup.
Liaoning basketball legend He Tianju, after the team's dramatic reversal by Qingdao, openly criticized the coaching staff, questioning why Liaoning's once formidable fourth quarter has turned into a period where they are repeatedly targeted and controlled by opponents. He also pointed out that despite never having a four-foreigner lineup during his playing days, the current team struggles to perform in critical moments despite having such a lineup now.
He Tianju is puzzled by how Liaoning, with its luxurious roster, is performing this way. He passionately questioned whether the team still aspires to win the championship, suggesting that if not, they should prioritize training young players.
While He Tianju's frustration is understandable, he overlooked an important point: newcomers Patton and Weber are still in the process of acclimating. They are adapting to Yang Ming's tactics and are still unfamiliar with their teammates, with one of them playing their first game against Qingdao without any prior practice together. Although Liaoning technically had four foreign players, only Fergie and Wells were trusted by Yang Ming. Patton was somewhat better, but Yang Ming hesitated to use Weber, which is understandable given his plan to win against Qingdao. Unfortunately, Wells' poor performance (only 2 out of 11 shots made) contributed to the loss, much like the previous defeat in Qingdao where Sha Yoke missed all 11 shots. If only Wells had made one more shot, the outcome might have been different.
Lastly, looking ahead to Liaoning's upcoming match against Shanghai, a key battle between strong teams, both CCTV5+ and Liaoning Sports Channel will broadcast the game live. Fans unable to attend the Liaoning home game can cheer for the team from their screens.
