The CBA regular season continues tonight with a total of 5 games, each worth watching. The first game is between Beijing and Shenzhen. In terms of hard strength, Beijing is definitely stronger, especially with the return of players like Zhou Qi and Zeng Fanbo, they are likely to easily defeat Shenzhen. However, Shenzhen often causes upsets, so we must not let our guard down. The second game is between Guangzhou and Beikong. The biggest highlight of this game is not whether Beikong can achieve a four-game winning streak, but whether Guo Ailun of Guangzhou can continue his efficient performance after scoring 27 points in the last game. We will have to wait and see. The third game is between Zhejiang and Fujian. Zhejiang is currently ranked fourth in the league and is expected to win against the weaker Fujian team. The fourth game is between Shanghai and Guangdong, which is sure to be exciting. One team is considered a dark horse, while the other has made a late surge. It's time to test Shanghai's mettle. The fifth game is between Shanxi and Tongxi, which is expected to be won by Shanxi without much suspense.
After looking at today's main schedule, let's take a look at yesterday's two classic games. The first game was between Shandong and Ningbo. Chris and Yu Dehao of Shandong did not play due to injuries, but it did not affect the final outcome. Shandong defeated Ningbo 112-102 for a double victory in the season, securing their second consecutive win. Shandong surpassed Shanxi to rise to second place in the league, while Ningbo suffered their tenth consecutive loss. It must be said that this year's Shandong, under the leadership of Qiu Biao, has been on a roll, unexpectedly reaching second place in the regular season, showing a very strong momentum. However, after watching Shandong's game against Ningbo, we found that Shandong still has many shortcomings. For example, in a league that emphasizes foreign players, their foreign players are somewhat lacking, and their defense is quite average, allowing Ningbo's foreign player to score 60 points, which is quite embarrassing. The editor believes that Shandong has a chance to disrupt the competition, but not to win the championship, and it is also unlikely to enter the top four. If they encounter the two weakened teams, Guangdong and Liaoning, in the elimination round, they are unlikely to win. They also have little chance against the top team of the season, Guangsha, or even against Shanxi, Xinjiang, or Zhejiang. As head coach, Qiu Biao emphasized the issue of perimeter defense in his post-match media interview. Their young players still lack experience in defending key players. There are no apparent problems during the regular season, but if defense becomes crucial in the playoffs, Shandong must improve their defense, or they may not even make it into the top four, possibly being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Nevertheless, Qiu Biao's coaching ability is commendable. Who would have thought that Shandong would be so strong this season, emerging from among so many luxurious teams to reach second place in the regular season, giving them a real dark horse feel. The other game, being a match between two struggling teams, had little appeal. Jiangsu narrowly defeated Tianjin to end their six-game losing streak. Lin Tingqian scored 31 points, Zheng Haoran scored 27 points, and Jiangsu's foreign player Thompson carried the team with 29 points, 3 assists, and 16 rebounds. Looking at Tianjin, Lin Tingqian had 31 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, Zheng Haoran had 27 points, 1 assist, and 5 rebounds, and foreign player James had 10+20. Although Tianjin lost, they did not lose badly, with Lin Tingqian and Zheng Haoran showing strong offensive capabilities, but Jiangsu still had the upper hand defensively.
After reviewing the main games from today and yesterday, let's take a look at the latest news from the CBA. The CBA official has dealt with the conflict between Liaoning men's basketball coach Yang Ming and his entourage with Zhejiang fans, determining that Yang Ming's 4-0 gesture and the improper behavior of his entourage, as well as the uncivilized spectator behavior of Zhejiang fans, have had a negative impact on the order of the court and the image of the league, issuing written warnings to Liaoning men's basketball, Zhejiang men's basketball, and Keqiao District. The editor thinks that it is reasonable for fans to cheer for their home team, but they should not insult the visiting team. If it were just a few fans, it would be understandable, but leading the entire audience (fans) to chant "Liaoning must lose" is unprecedented. Yang Ming's gesture was merely stating a fact and did not involve excessive behavior. Can't the chanting and provocation of the entire audience (fans) be proven with a gesture? This is just an ordinary game, so why the tension? Honestly, this incident has escalated, with both sides getting a bit impulsive. Yang Ming's 4-0 gesture, though somewhat ruthless, is also a problem with the uncivilized spectator behavior of the fans. The CBA's punishment is fair, after all, the order of the court cannot be disrupted. I hope that everyone can remain calm in the future and not let these minor frictions affect the excitement of the game.
Guangzhou men's basketball staff member Tan Qicong was severely warned and fined 10,000 yuan by the CBA league for not saluting properly during the national anthem ceremony before the game between Shanxi and Guangzhou on the evening of the 20th. Regarding this decision by the CBA, the editor fully agrees. Bowing during the national anthem may be because the staff member was busy with work at the time, such as playing the national anthem, but this is not an excuse for not standing at attention. Everyone should respect the national anthem and abide by the "National Anthem Law." This matter should indeed be taken seriously, as the national anthem is a symbol of the country, and standing at attention and saluting during its playing is the most basic form of respect. The staff member of Guangzhou team and Liaoning's MC Liang Jiasuo may have their own reasons, but if they are wrong, they must accept the punishment. However, this also reflects that the CBA league needs to step up its management, as cameras are everywhere, and every word and action of the staff members can be magnified. I hope that everyone can be more self-disciplined in the future, and at the same time, the league can formulate clearer regulations to prevent similar situations from happening again.
