In the CBA arena, four matches unfolded like a series of roller coasters, thrilling and intense, even somewhat "ridiculous." Especially the match between Zhejiang and Ningbo, where Zhejiang narrowly defeated Ningbo by 5 points, almost causing everyone's hearts to stop beating.
Adding to this, Shandong overcame many strong opponents and made an unexpected rise to second place in the standings. The reversal battle between Beikong and Xinjiang was also thrown into turmoil by controversial refereeing decisions. This series of "crazy events" left fans unsure whether to cheer or shake their heads.
First, let's talk about Zhejiang team, which was a game that made people hold their breath. They started off with great momentum but made frequent mistakes, and their three-point shooting accuracy was worse than a blind cat hitting a dead rat.
Honestly, 18 turnovers, such a number could keep any coach awake at night. Moreover, their three-point shooting accuracy was heart-wrenchingly low, with only 5 out of 21 shots made, a hit rate of 23.8%! This three-point shooting accuracy is as dry as the desert in Africa.
One has to ask, if not for some lucky breaks, how could Zhejiang continue playing based on this performance? Especially the performance of the local players was at its lowest point.
Wu Qian, the core of Zhejiang team, played somewhat "sleepwalking," scoring only 8 points throughout the game. He used to score over 30 points per game, but now it feels like he's just a shadow. Cheng Shaipeng also only scored 5 points, a scene akin to an awkward family gathering where everyone knows he can do better, but there's no improvement.
Despite all this, Zhejiang managed to hold on in the game and almost salvaged some dignity in the end. Although Ningbo lost, their performance could be described as "honorable in defeat."
Their teamwork and defense gave Zhejiang a lot of trouble. Ningbo's foreign player Brandon Green scored many difficult points on the court. Although Ningbo ultimately failed to make a comeback, this game will surely make Zhejiang reflect: winning doesn't necessarily mean happiness.
Shandong's performance can be called a "dark horse rising." They easily defeated Fujian 103-92, achieving a three-game winning streak. Their record soared to 13 wins and 5 losses, catapulting them from mid-table to second place in the standings, leaving everyone stunned.
Shandong's performance is no longer accidental; they have steadily improved their ranking with their powerful overall strength. In the past 10 games, they won 9, almost crushing all opponents.
In particular, the foreign players performed steadily, and the domestic players' cooperation became increasingly默契. To say that they can now surpass strong teams like Xinjiang, Liaoning, Beijing, and Guangdong is not groundless.
With their current state, they are definitely a dark horse and may even achieve great things in the upcoming games. Many fans commented on social media platforms: "Shandong team is really tough this season, quietly rising to second place."
The suspenseful "mystery drama" between Beikong and Xinjiang can be considered one of the most dramatic games of the CBA season. The game came down to the last 45 seconds, with Beikong overtaking Xinjiang 102-101, a crucial turning point.
That one-second "referee dispute" directly added a lot of drama to the outcome of the game. Xinjiang's core center Li Yanzhe fouled out, causing Xinjiang to lose their strongest defensive barrier. Qi Lin was ejected for being dissatisfied with the referee's decision, making the game even more suspenseful.
Some netizens pointed out: "The referee's decision affected the entire game, especially those last 45 seconds, which almost decided the result of the game. Isn't that a bit too outrageous?" Another fan said: "The referee's decision was indeed problematic, but Xinjiang's defense was loose, missing the opportunity to overtake."
However, Beikong seized this opportunity and eventually snatched victory from Xinjiang's "fingertips," successfully making everyone remember this "reversal" battle.
Finally, let's talk about the match between Shenzhen and Guangsha. Shenzhen won a resounding victory over Guangsha 101-77, almost making a "slap-slap" sound. Sun Minghui of Guangsha missed the game due to injury, greatly restricting the team's overall offense and organization.
Combined with the poor form of the local players, Zhao Yanhao, Zhu Jilong, and Zhao Jiaoren scored less than 10 points combined, a complete mess. Most embarrassingly, Guangsha's foreign players Knight and Carlton, two "big names," only scored a total of 6 points throughout the game. Their state was like aliens who had just landed on Earth, having little to do with the game.
Shenzhen took advantage of this opportunity, pressing Guangsha on both offense and defense, ultimately winning by a large margin. Some netizens commented: "Why is Guangsha's performance so poor this season? With Sun Minghui absent, the others seem to have taken 'confusion pills,' playing without any spirit."
Another netizen felt: "Shenzhen did play well, but Guangsha had too many injuries, unable to perform at their normal level, which is a bit of a pity."
In the last game, Sichuan defeated Jilin through foreign player Samna's 53 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, a hard-fought victory. Jilin's strength significantly declined due to the absence of Jiang Weize and Jiang Yuxing, and they couldn't withstand Sichuan's attack in the end.
Samna and Jones, the double foreign players, exerted themselves, especially Samna's outstanding performance, completely overwhelming Jilin's defense. Some netizens commented: "Is Samna going to fly? His 53-point performance is insane, truly deserving of the title 'scoring machine' among foreign players."
Another netizen expressed: "Although Jilin's foreign player Jones tried his best, he still couldn't hold back the team's weakness. Sichuan's foreign players are just too strong."
Summary: A Crazy CBA Night, Full of Excitement
On December 15th, the CBA arena was truly dazzling, with each game full of suspense and explosive moments. From Zhejiang's narrow victory over Ningbo to Shandong's strong rise, from Beikong's reversal against Xinjiang to Shenzhen's big win over Guangsha, each game had heart-wrenching moments and mistakes that made people want to beat their chests.
As the season progresses, more and more "dark horses" are emerging, challenging the dominant position of traditional strong teams. The upcoming games are sure to be even more exciting, and fans can look forward to more "crazy nights."
No matter what, on the CBA court, no team can be underestimated, and victory is always full of variables, which is also the charm of basketball.