CBA regular season game No. 24 continues, and according to the schedule, at 19:35 Beijing time on December 30th, the defending champion Liaoning men's basketball team will face off against Guangdong men's basketball team at home. This highly anticipated match is also the first encounter between the two teams this season. Looking back at their last six encounters, Liaoning men's basketball team has a record of 3 wins and 3 losses against Guangdong men's basketball team, indicating that both teams are evenly matched in terms of strength. Liaoning men's basketball team won a big victory over Xinjiang men's basketball team in the 23rd round of the regular season, which is also one of the favorites to win the championship this season. Guangdong men's basketball team also had a resounding victory over Jilin men's basketball team by 41 points in the 23rd round of the regular season. Therefore, both teams have been in good form recently, so the outcome of this match mainly depends on two factors. The first is how Guangdong men's basketball team can maximize its advantage in the frontcourt. This season, Guangdong men's basketball team has recruited three powerful foreign players for the frontcourt. Jilunwater, who is still in his prime, is an offensive all-rounder. If given sufficient ball possession, he can easily score more than 40 points in a single game. Morland is a master at protecting the basket and grabbing rebounds, and he also has excellent playmaking abilities. His "15 pick-and-roll" with Xu Jie has become the most stable scoring tactic. As long as Morland plays…

Guo Ailun's top salary is now being scolded by fans, defense becomes a decoration, Liaoning Basketball team's biggest water goods? After Guo Ailun left, the Liaoning Basketball Club gave him the top salary. However, after returning from the national team, his performance was exceptionally poor. In a situation where the team was short of players due to illness, he continued to perform poorly. At critical moments, Yang Ming could only rely on two veterans within the team, Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu. For Fu Hao, mediocre performance in the regular season seems to have become commonplace. During the offseason, Fu Hao received the Class D top salary contract left by Guo Ailun after his departure. Liaoning also hoped that Fu Hao would continue his excellent performance from last season's playoffs. However, this season, Fu Hao still struggled. After returning from the national team, it's unclear what happened with Fu Hao. Giving him the top salary was meant to be an incentive for him as a pillar player. But now, they still have to rely on the two veterans. In the game against Beijing, whether it was frontcourt and backcourt rebounds or one-on-one defense, Fu Hao was basically unable to stop his opponents from scoring. Fu Hao defends very hard, but the problem is with his ability, not his attitude. He moves slowly laterally. Being short, light in weight, he can't defend against fast or strong opponents. Furthermore, there are offensive issues. Fu Hao is a very standard self-initiated offensive player. Looking at his early years in Bayi, he always played…

Liaoning defeats Xinjiang 115-89 in the CBA regular season, showcasing a strong performance with intense defense and excellent offensive play from Wells. This allowed Liaoning to maintain their advantage and secure a significant victory. Post-game, Liaoning experiences three joys and one concern. Wells' performance was terrifying as Xinjiang struggled to limit him, repeatedly leaving him open. However, Wells was able to capitalize on these opportunities. Whenever he was given an open shot, he made it count, scoring 50 points in the game with 17 out of 31 shots. This scoring prowess is truly remarkable. Previously, Wells wasn't known for his three-point shooting ability, but his recent display has changed perceptions and made teams wary of leaving him open. Xinjiang learned this lesson the hard way. Wang Lanqin also had a perfect game. Despite Liaoning's initial reluctance to play him, Wang Lanqin proved his worth today, delivering explosive offense and defense in both halves. He is now the only other player besides Zhao Jiwei capable of handling the ball and organizing the backcourt. Additionally, he can increase the pace and improve defensive intensity, unlocking his potential to significantly alleviate pressure on the backcourt. It's worth noting that Zhao Jiwei will need some time before returning, scoring 20 points in the game, and there are hopes that Yang Ming will continue to recognize Wang Lanqin's contributions. Li Huoyi also performed well. Although he didn't have a major offensive breakout, his defensive capabilities on the perimeter were strong, allowing him to single-handedly restrict the opposing team's small forward. With Zhang Zhenlin absent, Li…

On December 28, 2024, the 23rd round of the CBA witnessed a highly anticipated match between Liaoning and Xinjiang men's basketball teams. This game was not just an ordinary regular season match but also had a sense of revenge, as Xinjiang had defeated Liaoning 125-105 in their first encounter this season. This time, Liaoning showed no mercy, avenging their loss with a 115-89 victory, securing a three-game winning streak. The most eye-catching aspect of the game was undoubtedly Wells' explosive 50-point performance. From multiple angles, the game showcased Liaoning's formidable strength and exposed some fatal weaknesses of Xinjiang. Here are seven undeniable facts from the game: Wells is the Key to Liaoning's Victory There is no doubt that Wells, the foreign player, was the MVP of the game. He displayed an almost invincible personal offensive ability, scoring 50 points and hitting 11 three-pointers, directly dominating the course of the game. Wells' performance in the game can be considered one of the most explosive individual displays in the CBA season so far. His outburst was not only reflected in scoring but also in leading the team's offense in terms of style and rhythm, driving Liaoning's overall performance. Even when Xinjiang tried to narrow the gap, Wells' key scores always stabilized the situation, preventing the opponent from getting close. Xinjiang's Mistakes Became a Fatal Weakness Although Xinjiang also had a decent offensive performance, their mistakes turned out to be the fatal flaw in this game. Xinjiang made a total of 22 turnovers, with as many as 9 in the first quarter alone.…

Liaoning Basketball's Basic Disc is Solid, No Need to Worry About Winning the Championship! After Reading These Seven Points, You'll Be Clear! The Best Duo of Small Foreign Players! Ferguson: Played 22 games, averaging 25.5 points + 6 rebounds + 4.6 assists Wells: Played 12 games, averaging 24.3 points + 4 rebounds + 4 assists Ferguson excels at strong solutions, while Wells is adept at surprise attacks! This is Liaoning's most reliable basic disc in terms of foreign players! The combination of Ferguson and Wells should be among the top in the league! Currently, the big foreign player has not arrived, and there is a lot of physical exertion, so they cannot fully unleash their firepower. However, when a qualified big foreign player arrives, without any physical concerns, that's when the double small foreign players will truly open fire! What's even more remarkable is that these two outstanding super small foreign players have not consumed the foreign player salary space, leaving Liaoning with ample room and hints for future recruitment of big foreign players! The Strongest Guard Line Combination! Zhao Jiwei: Played 11 games, averaging 11 points + 2.7 rebounds + 6.7 assists Wang Lanyu: Played 22 games, averaging 8 points + 2.2 rebounds + 3 assists Yan Shouqi: Played 22 games, averaging 5.4 points + 1.8 rebounds + 1.1 assists Zhao Jiwei and Wang Lanyu are both national team guards! There are no more than ten such domestic point guards in the entire league, and Liaoning currently has two of them. Moreover, Liaoning has also reserved Yan Shouqi, who…

On the night of December 28th, Beijing time, the 23rd round of the CBA regular season concluded with the last five matches. This night was nothing short of madness, with two games resulting in crushing victories by large margins, and three others going down to the wire before a winner could be decided. The two teams that achieved these lopsided victories were Liaoning and Guangdong, both established powerhouses in the CBA. On this night, Du Feng and Yang Ming emerged victorious, but Yang Ming had an even greater sense of satisfaction. Liaoning avenged their previous loss to Xinjiang with a 26-point victory, with Willes scoring an astonishing 50 points, akin to a god descending from heaven. Despite Xinjiang's recent victories over Shanxi and Beikong, they suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Liaoning, losing 89-115. The game was effectively over by the end of the third quarter, with Liaoning dominating throughout. Willes put on a career-defining performance for Liaoning, scoring 50 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists in 43 minutes of play. He shot an impressive 57% from the field, including 11 out of 19 from beyond the arc. Of his 50 points, 47 were scored in the first three quarters alone. If not for the lack of suspense in the fourth quarter and Yang Ming's decision to rest Willes early, he might have broken his personal record of 54 points in a single CBA game. Yang Ming refrained from pushing Willes further, as they had already secured a comfortable lead and needed to conserve energy…

Translation: Without Qi Lin and Zhao Rui, the weakened Xinjiang team managed to defeat strong interior opponents like Shanxi and Beikong. However, they suffered a crushing 26-point defeat at the hands of a similarly weakened Liaoning team in the 23rd round of the CBA, with a score of 89-115. This was also the largest margin of defeat for Xinjiang this season, indicating that there were indeed problems within the team. So, where exactly did these problems lie? Summarizing this match, Xinjiang encountered three severe issues from inside out: Misaligned mentality. Xinjiang had previously defeated Liaoning 125-105 without Zhao Jiwei, causing Yang Ming to momentarily lose his composure. Their recent victories against Shanxi and Beikong bolstered the team's confidence. With Liaoning also fielding a weakened lineup and only narrowly winning their last game against Guangzhou, Xinjiang harbored thoughts of taking advantage of Liaoning's weakened state to secure another big win. However, as the saying goes, "A rotten ship still has three thousand nails," and Liaoning is far from being a rotten ship. As four-time champions, their foundation is solid. Last season, before Game 4 against Guangdong, Liaoning faced even more significant challenges. Abdulla played too little. With Li Yanze injured and unable to play for long, and Lawson struggling alone in the paint, Xinjiang should have prioritized the use of their captain, Abudu Salamu. However, Liu Wei did not do so, giving Abudu only 10 minutes of playing time, with just 7 and a half minutes in the first half. During this time, Abudu scored 6 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and…

According to team reporter Xue Sijia, Chinese-American guard Zhu Zheng will join the Shanghai National Games team to represent Shanghai in the Greater Bay Area National Games. According to the regulations of the National Games, only domestic players are allowed to participate. It seems that Zhu Zheng has ultimately renounced his American nationality and chosen Chinese nationality. Given the scarcity of excellent guards, if he proves himself at the National Games, Shanghai Jushi will also extend an olive branch to Zhu Zheng. Zhu Zheng's father is from Fujian, and his mother is from Jamaica. His playing style is quite similar to Guo Ailun, adept at breaking through with an American-style attacking guard approach. If his development goes smoothly without being affected by injuries, the combination of Zhu Zheng and Zhao Weilun could become the greatest hope for the national team's backcourt over the next decade. Shanghai is also preparing for the future by allowing Zhu Zheng to try his hand at the National Games before signing a professional contract, which can be considered as a close-up examination. After recently changing coaches, Shanghai Jushi has won 10 consecutive victories, with young players playing a significant role in addition to foreign players. Therefore, Shanghai Jushi, who has tasted the benefits of introducing young players, is said to have already extended its reach to outstanding young talents around the country aged about 10. After losing away to Shanghai Jushi, Beijing Enterprises Group (BGE) Men's Basketball Team's record slipped to 10th place, and head coach Min Lulei was called to resign by fans. In…

Guangdong Hongyuan and Liaoning Men's Basketball Team both welcomed victories, with the post-game remarks of the two head coaches reflecting different tactical styles and psychological states of the two teams. Guangdong tends to be low-key and pragmatic, prioritizing health and seeking victory steadily; while Liaoning shows higher fighting spirit and self-confidence, trying to accumulate energy for the upcoming challenges with each victory. This contrast not only makes the two games more intriguing but also allows fans to see the charm of different styles. It is precisely because the post-game remarks of the two head coaches of Guangdong Hongyuan and Liaoning Men's Basketball Team, Du Feng and Yang Ming, are distinctive, adding a unique style to this round of CBA regular season. It is worth mentioning that the next round will feature the Liaoning-Guangdong battle, and some media have specially created a CBA "Spring Festival Gala" poster for this event. Guangdong Hongyuan won a big victory over Jilin with a score of 106:65, and the game lost suspense early. Facing Jilin, which was missing two foreign players and core players Jiang Weize and Jiang Yuxing, Guangdong quickly opened the score with their overall advantage and controlled the game rhythm throughout. After the game, Du Feng did not take pride in the big victory, but expressed understanding of the opponent's situation: "Today is not the true level of Jilin. Their two foreign players and Jiang brothers did not play. I watched many of their games recently, and they defeated many strong teams." Du Feng's remarks were objective and comprehensive. He not only…

Translation of the article content into English: On December 28th, Beijing time, the 23rd round of the 2024-2025 CBA regular season witnessed a series of intense matches that not only thrilled fans but also brought significant changes to the league standings. Liaoning defeated Xinjiang at home, Shanxi staged a thrilling comeback, Guangdong crushed Jilin by a massive 41-point margin, while Beijing and Sichuan narrowly won their respective games, ushering in a new landscape on the leaderboard. In the match between Liaoning and Xinjiang, Liaoning displayed a strong performance and ultimately triumphed with a decisive 115-89 victory. After the opening tip-off, Liaoning quickly entered the game state, while Xinjiang struggled to find their offensive rhythm. Wells once again proved to be the key player for Liaoning's victory, scoring an impressive 50 points and showcasing his unmatched offensive prowess. Despite Xinjiang's attempts to respond in the game, Liaoning's powerful offensive and defensive display allowed them to secure the win and maintain their position at the forefront. Shanxi's narrow 2-point victory over Zhejiang, with Diawara's clutch shot proving crucial, was another highlight of the round. In the "top battle" of this round, Shanxi edged out Zhejiang 107-105, making it the focus of the round. The game was full of ups and downs, with Zhejiang's foreign player Brown scoring 46 points. However, Shanxi's Diawara played heroically, scoring 46 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, including a crucial buzzer-beater at the end of the game, helping Shanxi to a narrow victory. It is worth noting that Zhejiang's Sun Minghui missed a potential game-winning shot in the…