Liaoning defeats Shanghai, post-game 3 good news and 2 bad news, Yang Ming called for resignation
117-114, Liaoning men's basketball narrowly defeated Shanghai men's basketball, ending the opponent's 16 consecutive victories and securing a crucial victory. This game was a close win for Liaoning, despite a poor start and leading for most of the time, problems arose in the fourth quarter. Fortunately, the opponent missed their shots, and Bradley was ejected for being too impulsive; otherwise, it would have been uncertain. Although Liaoning won, there are still many issues, and Yang Ming's on-site adjustment capabilities have once again been questioned, with some fans calling for his resignation.
There are three pieces of good news for Liaoning:
Firstly, Liaoning's small foreign aid is really strong. Fergie and Wells, dual-core driven, combined for 57 points in this game, and it was Fergie's decisive shot at the critical moment that saved the day, two sturdy legs.
Secondly, the young players are doing well, Li Huyi and Shou Di. Li Huyi is getting better and better, and Shou Di's form has improved. Their defense against Bradley and three-point shooting were both excellent, they are absolutely the big contributors to the victory.
Thirdly, the two big foreign aids, Patton and Weber, are still good, much better than the previous ones. They just lack chemistry, but with more playing time and better coordination, they will definitely be useful.
Of course, there are also two pieces of bad news for Liaoning:
Firstly, Zhao Jiwei is still in a slump, with poor offense, poor defense, many turnovers, and a bad temper, indicating a clear problem with his mentality that needs to be adjusted. When Zhao Jiwei is not performing, Liaoning struggles, as evidenced by these past few games. Therefore, Yang Ming gives him plenty of time, no matter how poorly he plays, hoping that he will soon find his rhythm.
Secondly, Wang Lanqin's state is not as outstanding as before. Zhao Jiwei's return has drastically reduced his playing time; he hardly played in the first half and did not play in the critical moments of the fourth quarter. Yang Ming still trusts Zhao Jiwei more, making it difficult for Wang Lanqin to compete, even if he is in good form. It's just the way things are, human relationships and worldly affairs are everywhere.