The match between Guangdong team and Fujian team ended with Guangdong team emerging victorious, defeating Fujian team by a significant margin of 24 points with a final score of 116-92. This victory not only marked a resounding win but also extended Guangdong team's winning streak to eight consecutive victories, setting a new record for the longest winning streak this season. With a record of 21 wins and 11 losses, Guangdong team has solidified its position within the top eight teams in the CBA standings.
During the game, Guangdong team did not show any discomfort from playing away from home, securing a 16-point lead by halftime. In the second half, Guangdong team further extended their lead to over 20 points after a series of successful offensive plays, gradually eliminating any suspense regarding the outcome of the match. Ultimately, Guangdong team did not give their opponents any chance, sealing the victory with a commanding 24-point advantage.
What were the reasons behind Guangdong team's easy and decisive victory? Former CBA head coach Liu Tie provided his analysis and insights after the game, highlighting five key factors contributing to Guangdong team's success.
Firstly, Guangdong team had a clear advantage in the paint, with Liu Tie noting that the presence of center Morland gave them a significant edge in the interior. Looking at the rebound statistics, Guangdong team had a massive advantage, winning 19 more rebounds than Fujian team with a total of 43 rebounds.
Secondly, Guangdong team had an exceptionally high three-point shooting percentage. Throughout the game, they attempted 30 three-pointers and made 19, achieving an impressive 63% three-point shooting accuracy. Notably, Huang Rongqi made all four of his three-point attempts, maintaining a perfect 100% shooting rate. In contrast, Fujian team made only 13 out of 40 three-point attempts, with a shooting percentage of just 32%, which is nearly half of Guangdong team's rate.
Thirdly, Guangdong team effectively limited the performance of Fujian team's key players. They excelled in defensive focus, successfully restricting both foreign and domestic players from Fujian team. Particularly noteworthy was their defense against Zou Yang, limiting him to only 3 successful shots out of 11 attempts. Undoubtedly, Guangdong team's defense proved to be successful.
Fourthly, Guangdong team remained focused throughout the entire game without any signs of slackness. They maintained a high level of concentration on both offense and defense, flawlessly executing their tactical strategies without any lapses in concentration.
Fifthly, Fujian team's offense and defense were imbalanced. Known as a team with strong attacking capabilities but weaker defense, Fujian team failed to perform well in both aspects during this match. They scored only 92 points on offense while conceding 116 points on defense, clearly indicating that they did not play to their strengths in the game.
Liu Tie's analysis provides a compelling explanation for Guangdong team's victory. However, it is also worth mentioning the commendable efforts of Xu Jie, Guangdong team's tenacious guard. During the game against Guangzhou team, Xu Jie suffered a wrist injury on his right hand, necessitating a hospital visit for examination and treatment.
Despite his injury, Xu Jie chose to play through the pain for the sake of the team's victory. He played for 35 minutes and contributed 13 assists, significantly energizing the team. Observant fans would notice that Xu Jie refrained from shooting or attempting offense due to the discomfort caused by shooting. Consequently, he only attempted two shots in 35 minutes but managed to make a buzzer-beating three-pointer. It is evident that Xu Jie gave his all for the team's victory. Here, we applaud Xu Jie's determination and wish him a speedy recovery from his injury. Go for it!