Last night's CBA games were incredibly exciting, with only two matches scheduled but both featuring dramatic comebacks that thrilled fans. One match saw Fujian men's basketball team defeat Sichuan men's basketball team 121-117, with Fujian overcoming a 15-point deficit to level and eventually win. The other match was between Guangdong men's basketball team and Guangzhou men's basketball team, where Guangdong, after becoming complacent and trailing by 19 points, staged an impressive comeback in the third quarter with a 22-2 scoring run to reverse the game. What news has emerged from the CBA outside of the court?
Firstly, there is news about Zhu Fangyu of Guangdong men's basketball team. Many Guangdong fans are concerned about Zhu's daily work, as the team's small foreign aid remains unresolved. Prior to last night's game, media captured Zhu holding a pair of shoes seeking a signature from Guo Ailun, who had just returned. Given the relationship between Guo Ailun and Zhu Fangyu, it is unlikely that Zhu was seeking an autograph for himself. It could be on someone's behalf or possibly for a prize for fans, considering Zhu now spends considerable time on social media. Regardless of the reason, Zhu's action was merely incidental. However, as fans, we still hope Zhu will act quickly to find a reliable small foreign aid for Guangdong men's basketball team, as Xu Jie's playing time has been increasing significantly, reaching 48 minutes in the last game and 45.5 minutes in this one.
The second piece of news concerns Zhang Ning, a player for Shanxi men's basketball team, who has become a father. Zhang Ning shared a vlog on his social media, capturing the birth of his child and the moment he presented gifts to his wife. As fans, we naturally extend our congratulations to Zhang Ning on becoming a father. Zhang Ning's performance has been inconsistent in recent games, which may be related to the anticipation of his child's birth. This reminds me of Fred VanVleet from the NBA. VanVleet played poorly before his child's birth during the playoffs but transformed into "VanJordan" afterward. It remains to be seen if Zhang Ning will experience a similar transformation into "Zhang Jordan." Tonight, Shanxi men's basketball team faces Shanghai men's basketball team, whose winning streak was recently ended. If Zhang Ning has a breakout performance tonight, Shanghai could suffer their second consecutive loss. We look forward to Zhang Ning's performance.
The third piece of news is about Xu Jie. Xu Jie's post-game summary sparked discussion among many fans, with some believing his comments were more coach-like than the actual coach's. Xu Jie summarized: "We were too relaxed in the first half, and the opponent's defense made us hesitant. They expanded their defense significantly, and we weren't decisive enough in our attacks, often shooting from outside and allowing too many counterattacks. We tightened up in the second half, which improved our performance somewhat. We need to learn how to handle such games because much of the opponent's defense is feigned." Xu Jie's comments reflect his keen understanding of the game and high basketball IQ. Some fans jokingly suggested that Xu Jie could serve as a coach, potentially saving the team another salary. With Xu Jie's strategic vision and basketball intelligence, he might indeed pursue coaching in the future. However, before that, Xu Jie has yet to reach his peak as an athlete. Remember to vote for Xu Jie in the All-Star game.
Finally, seven CBA games are scheduled for tonight, so don't miss out if you're a fan of the CBA.