The match between Shanghai and Liaoning teams was filled with controversy and topics. After the game, it directly topped the hot search list, with the referees once again becoming the focus of attention. Shanghai fans truly experienced what is called an epic black whistle, which unfortunately ended their 16-game winning streak, leaving them feeling aggrieved. Ultimately, Shanghai lost 114-117 to Liaoning away from home, ending their 16-game winning streak. After this game, Shanghai men's basketball team has 17 wins and 11 losses, temporarily ranking 10th in the league.
This game took place at Liaoning's home court, so Shanghai also faced unprecedented pressure. Before the game, Lofton did not choose to participate in this game, originally thought it would be a game of human relationships, but now it seems that more likely because the result was foreseen. This game really made many fans angry, and those who watched the whole game should all feel the same way. Let's count some of the controversial calls in this game:
In the third quarter, Li Tianrong was called for a foul on grabbing rebounds, and Lu Wei became emotional and complained to the referee.
(Slow-motion footage shows that Li Tianrong only tapped for the rebound and had no contact with Liaoning players in the air)
In the fourth quarter, Li Xiaoxu forced Wilson without the referee calling a foul, ruling it out of bounds.
(Replay clearly shows that Li Xiaoxu pushed Wilson, but the referee chose to ignore it, giving possession to Liaoning)
In the fourth quarter, the referee called an offensive foul on Bradley against Yan Shouqi.
(Slow-motion footage shows that Yan Shouqi dived convincingly, successfully acting to draw a foul)
In the fourth quarter of the game, Bradley was given a technical foul for diving, accumulating technical fouls + unsportsmanlike fouls and was ejected.
(Yan Shouqi could dive to draw a foul, while Bradley was ejected, the referee performed extreme double standards)
These are just the tip of the iceberg in this game, and the process of the game is even more desperate. Shanghai fought back after falling behind by 17 points at one point, but it was still helpless. Every time it came to a critical moment, the referee was the most dramatic. The obvious inconsistency in the scale on both sides also caused dissatisfaction among Shanghai's players. Liaoning basically got a whistle every time there was physical contact, but Shanghai's situation was difficult to describe.
As Shanghai fans said, if you don't want Shanghai to win, just say so, we won't play then. So, is there still hope for Chinese basketball?