The basketball match involving the Xinjiang team was truly thrilling to watch. After a recent loss to Fujian, which ranked last, they suffered another defeat at the hands of Nanjing Tongxi, which was quite unexpected. The final score was a six-point difference, with Xinjiang losing away to Tongxi, marking their second consecutive loss, leaving many puzzled.
The game was full of ups and downs. In the first half, both teams fought fiercely, with the score once tied at 58, indicating a close match. By the third quarter, although Xinjiang was trailing, it was only by a one-point margin, giving the impression that they could potentially turn things around at any moment.
However, in the decisive fourth quarter, the game became even more intense, with both teams fighting tooth and nail, creating an extremely tense atmosphere. Unfortunately, Xinjiang made some inexplicable mistakes at this critical juncture.
Despite having higher shooting and three-point percentages than their opponents, leading in rebounds, and attempting more shots than Tongxi, Xinjiang still suffered due to their mistakes, particularly in free throws. They had 12 fewer attempts than their opponents and a lower success rate, resulting in a direct loss of 12 points from free throws alone, which significantly contributed to their ultimate defeat.
The most regrettable incident during the game was Qi Lin's emotional outburst. In the latter part of the second quarter, while defending against Guo Haowen's breakthrough, Qi Lin was called for a defensive foul. He then exploded in anger, throwing punches in protest, rushing up to complain, and even verbally abusing the referees. Things worsened as he was repeatedly penalized for technical fouls, and his emotional outburst led to him kicking an advertising board, ultimately getting ejected from the game.
Qi Lin's behavior not only made the situation more difficult for Xinjiang but also raised questions about his character. He had previously been involved in a conflict with an opposing player during a match against Shanxi, and this latest outburst undoubtedly plunged the team into even greater difficulties.
As netizens pointed out, Qi Lin's emotional outburst caused significant trouble for the entire team. If he could have remained calmer and controlled his emotions better, he might have performed better and even helped Xinjiang turn the tide of the game. After the match, Qi Lin updated his social media status, hinting at the No. 39 referee, suggesting that he may face even more severe penalties.
Perhaps controlling his emotions is no longer a simple task for him, but if this issue remains unresolved, he risks becoming a "time bomb" for the team. The reason for Xinjiang's loss may lie in Qi Lin's emotional outburst and their poor performance in free throws. While Xinjiang is not lacking in other aspects and can be considered competitive, they stumbled on the details.
Qi Lin's loss of control directly cost the team stability, preventing them from maintaining hope for victory at the crucial moment. To learn from this match, aside from technical adjustments, emotional management is equally vital. Only with a stable mindset can one lead the team to go further.
After the game, many netizens shared their opinions. Behind Xinjiang's loss, there are many complex factors at play, not just tactical errors but also issues of emotion and psychological resilience. If Xinjiang wants to progress further, their players, especially core players like Qi Lin, must learn to manage their emotions and avoid such impulsive actions. Only by doing so can they ensure they remain calm throughout the game and contribute more to the team.