In terms of league rankings, Guangdong team is in 9th place, while Qingdao team is ranked 7th. This match between the two teams was a rollercoaster ride for the home team Guangdong, who faced off against Qingdao. The two teams fought fiercely on the court for a full four quarters, and Guangdong team performed outstandingly in the crucial moments, ultimately defeating Qingdao by a margin of 9 points and successfully claiming victory.
The game started with both teams engaging in intense seesaw battles. Qingdao took an early lead over Guangdong by 4 points in the first quarter, thanks to the excellent performance of their dual foreign players. In the second quarter, Guangdong made repeated mistakes, allowing Qingdao to score frequently from both inside and outside the three-point line, further widening the gap. At halftime, Qingdao still maintained a 9-point lead. However, when they switched sides for the second half, the situation changed dramatically. Jilunwate took charge of the team's offensive efforts, and Xu Xin also shone with his performance. Guangdong scored 34 to 23 in the third quarter, successfully leveling the score and achieving a reversal. In the final quarter, Guangdong managed to withstand Qingdao's counterattack and eventually won the game with a score of 105 to 96.
During this match, Xu Xin, the young center for Guangdong who stands at 2.26 meters tall, had an exceptional performance. He came off the bench and spent 16 minutes on the court, shooting 3 times and making all of them, scoring 10 points very efficiently. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist, and 4 blocks. His plus-minus rating on the court reached +16, ranking second only to Xu Jie in the entire team. In the third quarter, when Morand got into foul trouble, Xu Xin stepped up, playing smoothly on offense and frequently blocking shots on defense, shining on both ends of the court and successfully helping the team achieve a score reversal. In the fourth quarter, it was again Xu Xin who delivered consecutive dunks and sent out big blocks, assisting the team in launching a 10-0 offensive spree that left no doubt about the outcome of the game.
While acknowledging Xu Xin's performance, Du Feng also deliberately pointed out three flaws in him, perhaps with the intention of fostering his growth. However, it must be said that Du Feng did not give Xu Xin many opportunities to play in the past. Sometimes, Xu Xin would be substituted out as soon as he made a mistake upon entering the court, which was extremely detrimental to his development. It is hoped that as Xu Xin's playing time increases in the future, he will be able to deliver even more impressive performances. Go for it, Xu Xin!
