The 31st round of the second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continued with a focus on the fierce competition between the strong Guangdong men's basketball team and their local rivals, the Guangzhou team. Ultimately, the more powerful Guangdong team managed to narrowly defeat the dark horse Guangzhou men's basketball team 85-77, thanks to the outstanding performances of Xu Jie, Jilunwote, Ren Junfei, and Wang Shaojie. Notably, Guangdong was trailing by as many as 19 points at halftime but managed to level the score with an offensive surge in the third quarter. The game remained close until the final moments of the fourth quarter when Guangdong coach Du Feng deployed his ace in the hole, Wang Shaojie, to secure the victory. In this match, the three main players of Guangdong, Xu Jie, Jilunwote, and Ren Junfei, were once again the key figures in the comeback. Despite the poor performance of core players Morand and Bazley, as well as frequent mistakes by domestic core players Zhang Haojia and Huang Rongqi, Guangdong almost suffered an upset loss to Guangzhou. Fortunately, in the decisive moments, Guangdong abandoned the talented center Xu Xin and the strongest defensive player Morand from previous games, and Wang Shaojie stepped up to deliver crucial blocks and rebounds to help Guangdong win. Although Wang Shaojie had been benched in previous games, his support for Du Feng in this game proved effective. For Guangdong, the current entire inside line tactical system and personnel rotation is still very clear. When facing teams without a strong center, Guangdong's first choice for…

On January 18th, the CBA regular season continues with three matches to be played, including Fujian against Guangdong, Guangsha against Sichuan, and Xinjiang against Guangzhou. These are all games where the teams have significant differences in strength, so the suspense of victory or defeat is not very high. However, there are some points of interest worth paying attention to, and I will give you a brief pre-game analysis. Playing away at Fujian is not difficult for Guangdong, although the opponent has made progress recently. As a foreign coach, Kaiser has something to offer; he has coached many CBA teams and still has prestige. However, it is not easy to quickly improve, especially since Fujian has structural problems. Fans mainly focus on Guangdong's performance. In fact, Du Feng's hand hasn't improved much, but they have managed to win seven consecutive victories. The team's core is still Xu Jie, while other perimeter players are just support. It relies on Du Feng's supervision to ensure that players like Huang Rongqi and Zhang Wenyi fulfill their duties, especially in defense. The interior has improved compared to before, with at least Morand's defense and Jilunwate's offense being relatively stable. Additionally, the young Xu Xin has made progress; his personal talent is quite good. If he can improve his physical strength and experience, he could be a gem. On the Fujian side, they rely on foreign aid, and several local players also show good fighting spirit, including Li Yiyang, Zou Yang, etc. However, many substitutes, such as Qiu Tian, are indeed lacking, and they have always…

The one-point victory over Beikong has passed for a day, but there is still no news of the referee being punished. Every time when players or head coaches discuss the issue of referees, the CBA company will issue a fine overnight or give a warning. However, in the case of referees blatantly blowing whistles, they turn a blind eye. For these referees in the CBA, a demerit system should be implemented. Each referee should start with 12 points, and for each incorrect or missed call, points should be deducted along with a monetary penalty. If the number of incidents becomes too frequent, their license should be revoked. If the CBA could manage these referees in such a manner, the situation would surely improve. Otherwise, if this continues, the number of wrongful cases in the league will only increase. Guangdong narrowly defeated Beikong, and if not for the team's own strong capabilities, they would have certainly lost due to the referees' biased calls. In the final moments of the game, Shen Zijie grabbed Xu Xin's arm, Zhang Fan made an early foul during free throws, and Zhu Songwei pushed Xu Jie before grabbing the rebound. Any one of these three instances, if fairly called by the referees, would have ended the game earlier. However, they deliberately chose to ignore it, and such refereeing issues continued to occur in the last 10.2 seconds, making it hard to believe that it was just a mistake. If not blowing the whistle on Zhu Songwei pushing Xu Jie was because the referees wanted to leave…

Translation: Beijing time on January 17, Guo Ailun did not score a single point, but he found joy and respect in Guangzhou that he could not get in Liaoning, and the Guangdong fans really gave him face, genuinely liking him. In a previous Guangdong derby, Guo Ailun played for 31 minutes representing Guangzhou, ultimately missing all seven shots and scoring no points. However, considering this was his return after 45 days, the result is understandable. Moreover, although the game was lost, Guo Ailun smiled happily because he felt the respect and support in Guangzhou and Guangdong that he could not feel in Liaoning. Guo Ailun's last year in Liaoning was actually not very happy, with multiple instances of the team winning while he had a dark expression. Although Guo Ailun couldn't play, his expressions on the sidelines were visible. What's more important is that even though he didn't play well in Guangzhou, he was still very happy, finally feeling the long-awaited joy and respect. The game against Guangdong was like this. During the match, Du Feng really liked Guo Ailun. He specifically chose a gap when a Guangdong player was taking a free throw to pull Guo Ailun aside to chat warmly, saying many things that made Guo Ailun laugh out loud. Looking at Guo Shao's expression, it's clear he felt the long-awaited respect and warmth in this team, which he indeed couldn't feel in Liaoning, otherwise he wouldn't have been so eager to leave. Although he came to Guangzhou, not Guangdong, fans of all three Guangdong teams like and…

Guangdong Team Continues Winning Streak with a Thrilling Victory Over Guangzhou After defeating Guangzhou Long Lions, Guangdong Team has extended their longest winning streak of the season to seven games. However, this victory was hard-fought and more challenging than their previous two wins against Qingdao and Beikong. In the first half, Guangdong found themselves trailing by 19 points after being unexpectedly outscored 48-29. In the third quarter, Guangdong Team woke up from their slumber, responding with a 33-11 run. They shot 12 out of 20 from the field and 4 out of 10 from beyond the arc, scoring a total of 33 points, which surpassed their first-half total. By the end of the third quarter, they had completed the comeback and taken the lead over Guangzhou. Notably, Guangdong managed to erase the 19-point deficit in less than six minutes. Led by Xu Jie, Jilunwote, and Er Fei, the team scored 22 points in just 5 minutes and 48 seconds, successfully overtaking their opponents. It seems that a 20-point lead is nothing but a fart in basketball. Despite the win, there are still areas for Guangdong Team to reflect upon: Firstly, Xu Jie continues to struggle to get rest when facing "weaker" opponents. He played for 45 and a half minutes, scoring 18 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. However, he appeared exhausted, especially considering his poor performance in the first half. He scored no points, had no rebounds or assists in the first quarter, and only managed to score 6 points with 1 rebound and 1 assist…

The 31st round of the CBA regular season continues, and according to the schedule, the game between the Guangdong men's basketball team and the Guangzhou men's basketball team will start on time at 19:35 Beijing time on January 16th. Before the game, Guangzhou men's basketball club officially announced that the team's core guard Guo Ailun will return in this game. This is also Guo Ailun's second comeback this season. Currently, Guangzhou men's basketball team ranks 18th in the league with a record of 7 wins and 23 losses, and it is quite difficult for the team to enter the playoffs. In the previous 7 games played by Guo Ailun for the Dragons, Guangzhou men's basketball team won 4 and lost 3. When the team did not have Guo Ailun as a sharp knife, Guangzhou men's basketball team's record in 23 games was 3 wins and 20 losses, which shows the importance of Guo Ailun. This season, Guo Ailun can contribute nearly 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game for the team on average. As early as last season, when Guo Ailun was still playing for Liaoning men's basketball team, he missed many games due to a pull injury. When asked multiple times about when he would return, Guo Ailun confidently stated: If I were to return, I would specialize in playing against strong teams like Guangdong men's basketball team. This can also prove my value. Not long ago, Guo Ailun posted on social media that he successfully entered the list of the most popular male athletes on social…

Guangdong vs. Guangzhou Derby: Guangdong Men's Basketball Team Narrowly Defeats Guangzhou Men's Basketball Team with a 19-point Comeback; Du Feng Dissatisfied with Team Performance; Guo Ailun Scores 0 Points In the Guangdong derby, the Guangdong men's basketball team faced off against the Guangzhou men's basketball team on the road. This game saw the return of Guo Ailun, unfortunately, Ding Yanhang was still unable to play, and Hu Mingxuan was also absent. The Guangdong team had an advantage in terms of strength and form, so there was no reason for them to lose. It would be very difficult for the Guangzhou team to win, as they would need an exceptional performance from all their players to stand a chance. In the first quarter, the Guangdong men's basketball team trailed the Guangzhou men's basketball team by double digits with a score of 18-28, causing a major upset. The Guangdong team had a cold shooting hand, making only 3 out of 14 three-point attempts, their defense was lacking, and they made many turnovers. The whole team was not in sync, too relaxed, and looked down upon their opponents. The Guangzhou team played exceptionally well, led by Guo Ailun, they put in their best effort on both offense and defense, with a strong desire to win. The basketball gods will not disappoint teams that take the game seriously. In the second quarter, after readjusting, the Guangdong team continued to make mistakes and give away points, while the Guangzhou team extended their lead. Jilunwote missed a turnaround jumper, Bazley defended Crawford, Xu Jie finally made…

Guangdong narrowly defeats Guangzhou, with 2 good news and 3 bad news post-game, Du Feng criticizes the team's attitude 85-77, Guangdong men's basketball team completed a big comeback of 19 points, narrowly defeating Guangzhou men's basketball team to achieve a seven-game winning streak. Although Guangdong won the game, it was difficult for them to satisfy the fans, especially their performance in the first half, which was simply disastrous. If you didn't know better, you might think they were playing a fixed match, not wanting to win, with a poor attitude. Du Feng was also dissatisfied with the team's performance and criticized the team after the game, hoping that everyone would focus and take each game seriously. Guangdong's victory brought two pieces of good news: Firstly, Wang Shaojie performed well, providing crucial rim protection and rebounding, which was more agile and faster than Xu Xin. It is hoped that he can maintain this level and play even stronger. Secondly, Guangdong's twin towers are very strong, with Jilunwater and Morland, one focusing on offense and the other on defense, each performing their duties and causing great trouble for the opponents. As long as their physical fitness is maintained and emotions are well controlled, they are basically invincible. However, their emotional management in this game was average, especially for Jilunwater. However, Guangdong still has three pieces of bad news: Firstly, Xu Xin is very unstable, and in this game, he became a "big sweet potato" again, only playing for less than 5 minutes, which is equivalent to being benched. Secondly, Bazley lacks the…

In terms of league rankings, Guangdong team is in 9th place, while Qingdao team is ranked 7th. This match between the two teams was a rollercoaster ride for the home team Guangdong, who faced off against Qingdao. The two teams fought fiercely on the court for a full four quarters, and Guangdong team performed outstandingly in the crucial moments, ultimately defeating Qingdao by a margin of 9 points and successfully claiming victory. The game started with both teams engaging in intense seesaw battles. Qingdao took an early lead over Guangdong by 4 points in the first quarter, thanks to the excellent performance of their dual foreign players. In the second quarter, Guangdong made repeated mistakes, allowing Qingdao to score frequently from both inside and outside the three-point line, further widening the gap. At halftime, Qingdao still maintained a 9-point lead. However, when they switched sides for the second half, the situation changed dramatically. Jilunwate took charge of the team's offensive efforts, and Xu Xin also shone with his performance. Guangdong scored 34 to 23 in the third quarter, successfully leveling the score and achieving a reversal. In the final quarter, Guangdong managed to withstand Qingdao's counterattack and eventually won the game with a score of 105 to 96. During this match, Xu Xin, the young center for Guangdong who stands at 2.26 meters tall, had an exceptional performance. He came off the bench and spent 16 minutes on the court, shooting 3 times and making all of them, scoring 10 points very efficiently. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 2 steals,…

Last season, many believed that the "post-Easy era" had begun, and young center Xu Xin should have had the opportunity to shine. However, Zhou Qi unexpectedly joined the team. This powerful interior player occupied a lot of playing time, leaving Xu Xin with only scraps of opportunities, never really getting the chance to show his skills. This season, the situation changed again. Zhou Qi went to the Beijing team, and it was originally thought that Xu Xin's opportunity had come. However, the newly arrived Wang Shaojie mainly played at the No. 4 position, and the interior competition remained fierce. Xu Xin still did not get enough playing time, which made the Guangdong fans who were full of expectations very anxious, and they all voiced their grievances for Xu Xin. As the season progressed, Xu Xin's playing time became scattered. Especially recently, after Bazley returned to the team, the three foreign players of the Guangdong team were all big men, making the interior very crowded, and Xu Xin had even fewer opportunities to play. By the time of this round's match against Shenzhen, the "Guangdong Derby," this local derby carried the expectations of many fans and also had many unknown factors. At a critical moment, Coach Du Feng made an important decision to give Xu Xin a rare opportunity to play, and perhaps this time would be a good opportunity for Xu Xin to change his fate. The game officially started, and Xu Xin walked onto the court with firm steps, his eyes filled with a burning desire to prove himself.…