In the intense and thrilling process of the CBA league, each encounter between teams is like an extraordinary event, filled with mystery and change. Just a week later, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team and Beikong met again head-on. This time, the atmosphere on the court seemed slightly different. It was still the familiar venue, and fans still vividly remembered the various situations from the previous away game. However, under the control of several young referees, the court became orderly, and the atmosphere of fair competition became even more intense.
Here at Xinjiang Team, two major players, Zhao Rui and Qi Lin, were absent, making the lineup seem incomplete. However, under the clever layout of the young and capable head coach Liu Wei, they introduced a lineup mainly composed of young players, bravely moving towards victory. Looking at Beikong Team, led by Min Lulei, the lineup appeared somewhat "mature." This matchup had not yet begun, but it already made the audience full of anticipation.
The whistle blew to start the game, and both sides quickly joined the court like warriors. At first, the two teams were in a brief stalemate, with the players trying to understand each other's tactics and defensive strength. Soon, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team entered a good state. Their perimeter players were in excellent form, with basketballs repeatedly soaring through the air and accurately landing in the net, the crisp sound of the ball swishing through the net eliciting cheers from the fans. The inside game was even more advantageous, with players relying on their outstanding physical fitness and agile steps to score freely under the basket, effortlessly. At the end of the first quarter, Xinjiang Team had already gained a double-digit lead in points, with high morale.
By the second quarter, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team's offensive momentum did not diminish at all. The attack was like a dazzling fireworks display, brilliant and eye-catching. The players continuously broke through Beikong's defense with precise passing and cutting, creating opportunities for open shots one after another. On the defensive side, they built a solid fortress, with everyone focused and actively helping each other, making it difficult for Beikong's offensive players to move. At halftime, the scoreboard clearly showed Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team leading Beikong 60-41, such a large point difference made Xinjiang's fans eagerly anticipate a grand victory.
When they met again, how could Beikong be willing to accept such a defeat? They launched a strong counterattack. When the point difference was reduced to around 20 points, both sides fought fiercely over this gap. When Xinjiang Team attacked, Beikong did their best to defend; when Beikong launched an assault, Xinjiang Team did not retreat, responding firmly. The situation on the court changed rapidly, with players fighting fiercely, every rebound and successful steal eliciting shouts and exclamations from the fans.
The crucial fourth quarter has arrived, and Beikong, who was at a big disadvantage in points, went all out in a desperate counterattack. It was at this moment that a group of young players from Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team stood up, their eyes filled with determination and no fear. Facing Beikong's crazy pursuit, the young players held their ground, relying on precise passes, bold shots, and resolute defense to withstand the heavy pressure. In the end, Beikong failed to make up for the huge gap created in the first half, and Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team won the key battle with a score of 100-93, happily welcoming their fourth consecutive victory.
This victory was no coincidence. Last time when Beikong won, there were controversial factors off the court, but this time Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team relied entirely on their overall performance, especially the unique "kids in charge" style of play. The six young players born after 2000 in the team undoubtedly became the top contributors to this victory.
24-year-old Yili Fulaati, throughout the game, seemed to have endless energy, constantly running and actively looking for every opportunity to shoot. He shot a total of 10 times, successfully hitting 6 times, and his performance beyond the three-point line was even more outstanding, shooting 6 times and hitting 3 times, efficiently scoring 21 points. He also easily grabbed 3 rebounds, successfully sent out 4 assists, and completed 2 steals. Every time he scored, he would roar confidently, igniting the atmosphere at the scene.
24-year-old Li Yan Zhe worked hard in the paint. His scoring wasn't much, only scoring 2 points throughout the game, but in terms of rebounds, his performance was outstanding, successfully grabbing 11 rebounds and contributing 2 assists. He repeatedly leapt high with great effort, positioning himself and actively competing, like a loyal guard, firmly protecting the team's inside territory.
23-year-old Xierzati was in excellent form and performed exceptionally well. He shot 13 times, successfully hitting 6 times, including 3 out of 6 three-pointers, scoring 17 points. In addition, he also grabbed 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Xierzati's agile breakthroughs and accurate three-point shots were like sharp weapons, making Beikong's defense suffer, unsure of how to deal with them.
22-year-old Aizimaiti fully demonstrated his value on the court. He scored 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, sending out 1 assist. With a positive attitude, he fought for every possible opportunity, actively relieving pressure for his teammates, becoming an indispensable part of the team.
Look at those two 19-year-old rookies, Yang Rui and Ge Haoran. Although they are young, they are not afraid at all. Yang Rui performed well, scoring 5 points, and Ge Haoran was also excellent, scoring 3 points. In their limited playing time, they brought new vitality and hope to the team with their vitality and fighting spirit, like fresh blood.
These six post-00s players are really amazing! In this game, they fought together, jointly scoring 52 points. Without a doubt, they were the decisive key to this victory. It was precisely because of their outstanding performance that the team was able to win. They proved themselves with their abilities and became shining stars on the court.
After the game, on the bustling sidelines, Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team head coach Liu Wei calmly accepted media interviews. He was calm and collected, speaking eloquently: "This game was incredibly exciting until the end. If we simply analyze it from a technical and tactical perspective, there isn't much special about it. The focus lies in the mental aspect, where we performed exceptionally well. Before the game, we prepared with a mindset of learning from Beijing Holdings Team, after all, their main players like Liao San Ning and Zhang Fan were absent, greatly affecting the team's overall strength. However, in this game, our mentality was adjusted particularly well. Zhao Rui and Qi Lin were unable to participate, but these young players played with style and level."