The home game between Xinjiang Flying Tigers and Shandong Heroes saw Qi Lin return after serving a three-game suspension. However, Zhao Rui was ejected from the game for colliding with a referee. According to the rules of the current CBA season, Zhao Rui will be suspended for 3 to 5 games. Given the recent emphasis on maintaining discipline in the league, there is a possibility of harsher penalties. Chen Yingjun has been a crucial addition to Beijing Ducks this season. Unfortunately, during a match against Liaoning Flying Leopards, he stepped on Wang Lanyi's foot, resulting in severe swelling in his foot, as reported by Beijing media. Although there were no fractures, Chen will undergo further ligament checks, which will likely sideline him for the remainder of the second stage. Chris, who leads the league in technical fouls this season, received two technical fouls during the game against Xinjiang, bringing his total to eight. As a result, he will be fined 10,000 yuan. Xinjiang's players seem to have issues controlling their emotions this season. Qi Lin was previously suspended for three games due to a conflict with Goodwin, and Zhao Rui frequently questions referees, often receiving technical fouls. Zhao Rui's collision with the referee was particularly egregious. After scoring a counterattack, he believed the opponent had committed a foul and verbally attacked the referee. He was then ejected from the game for physically confronting the official. Qi Lin had previously performed a similar action and was suspended for two games. With the recent focus on improving game conduct, Zhao Rui is…

In the 25th round of the CBA regular season, Shandong challenged Xinjiang away from home. So far, Xinjiang has had the strongest home court in the CBA, winning an impressive 14 consecutive victories. Shandong had previously lost both home and away games against Xinjiang, especially during their last visit to Xinjiang's home court, where they encountered some controversial refereeing decisions and ultimately lost by a narrow margin of three points. However, the same scenario unfolded again, but this time, it was Shandong who emerged victorious. The refereeing in this game was indeed problematic, causing some players to lose control of their emotions. In this match, Xinjiang was awarded an astonishing 39 free throws, while Shandong had 25, reflecting a numerical disparity. However, there were significant differences in the refereeing standards. In the decisive stages, Guo Kai's reasonable double-teaming was called for a foul, resulting in him being sent off with free throws. Meanwhile, Xinjiang's double-teaming on Tao Hanlin in the final moments featured almost identical actions. Upon slow-motion replay review, Xinjiang's pushing and fouling were more evident, with Tao Hanlin being physically pushed out of bounds. Yet, the on-duty head referee deemed it not a foul and returned possession to Xinjiang, leading to Shandong receiving a technical foul. This was a decision that could have significantly impacted the outcome; if not for Peterson's chaotic play at the end, Shandong might have suffered a repeat defeat. The controversies did not end there. As Shandong's most outstanding player and core member, Chris has always had emotional issues, prone to impulsive behavior. However,…

It was a fierce and intense match as Shandong Men's Basketball Team pulled off a stunning upset against Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team, winning 109-107 on the road. This victory brought an end to Liu Wei's unbeaten streak of 14 consecutive home wins, which is quite remarkable. However, the game was marred by excessive refereeing, with a total of 7 technical fouls called and 2 players being ejected from the court, leaving much to be desired. Just 7 minutes into the game, Zhao Rui lost control of his emotions. Not only did he verbally abuse the referee, but he also physically charged at the official, resulting in him being disqualified and immediately ejected from the game. This bold move will likely lead to a heavy penalty for Zhao Rui, possibly a 5-game suspension and a fine of 100,000 yuan. Shandong Men's Basketball Team challenged Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team away from home, with Qiu Biao facing his former team in a revenge match. Despite losing to them in the previous two encounters, Qiu Biao remained proactive and knew where his old team's weaknesses lay. As a result, we witnessed Shandong Men's Basketball Team starting the game aggressively, quickly gaining a 10-4 lead, causing considerable discomfort for Xinjiang Team. In such a tense situation, Zhao Rui's emotional outburst occurred. Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team made a valiant effort to catch up, and by the end of the first quarter, Shandong Men's Basketball Team led by 4 points with a score of 32-28. However, in the second quarter, the tide turned dramatically. Xinjiang Men's Basketball…

In the 24th round of the CBA league, Shandong Expressway will face Sichuan Fengguu Liquor at home. This is the first encounter between the two teams this season. Looking at their historical head-to-head record, Shandong Expressway has played against Sichuan Fengguu Liquor 24 times, with 15 wins and 9 losses. Although Sichuan has a championship experience, Shandong still holds an advantage in overall strength. Sichuan's success back then was largely due to their foreign player advantage. Last season, both teams were considered bottom-dwellers and failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, this season has seen some changes for both teams. Under the leadership of coach Qiubiao, Shandong Expressway currently has a record of 16 wins and 7 losses, ranking sixth in the league. On the contrary, Sichuan has a record of 7 wins and 16 losses, ranking sixteenth, with a clear gap between the two sides. Shandong Expressway cannot underestimate this opponent, as they have previously suffered losses due to underestimating their opponents, such as losing to Jilin away from home mainly because of underestimation. Looking at the basic data from this season, Shandong Expressway can be considered a relatively balanced team in terms of offense and defense, averaging 104.7 points scored and 101 points conceded, which are both mid-to-upper level figures that align well with their current ranking. Sichuan averages 101 points scored and 108.6 points conceded, which are at the bottom of the rankings and generally consistent with their current position. However, Sichuan is not a completely powerless super weak team; they have victories over Zhejiang Chouzhou Financial…