Refuse to be upset! Shandong 102-86 Jiangsu Who is the "biggest hero" of this game? The data doesn't lie On January 19th, Beijing time, the 33rd round of the CBA regular season saw Shandong Men's Basketball Team host Jiangsu Men's Basketball Team. The two teams met for the first time this season, with Shandong already securing an opening victory. In the previous match, Shandong lost to Nanjing due to Chris' suspension. Tonight, returning home, Shandong Men's Basketball Team had only one goal: to double-kill their opponents and end their losing streak. Below is a summary of the game and the latest ranking on the points table, but it was confirmed before the game that Chris would still be absent. The starting lineup for Shandong tonight is Gao Shiyan, Moore, Kumajie, Guo Kai, Xie Zhijie, while the starting lineup for Jiangsu is Cui Xiaolong, Liu Zexi, Jackson, Thompson, Li Chengyao. Due to Chris' absence, the starting lineup for Shandong has also been adjusted. In the first quarter, Moore teamed up with Gao Shiyan to explode at the beginning, with Shandong stopping Jiangsu with a 15-8 run. The game continued with Gaili coming off the bench, and Shandong once established a double-digit lead. However, in the closing stages of the quarter, Jiangsu continuously scored points, and with Chen Peidong's three-pointer, Shandong led by 3 points into the second quarter. In the second quarter, Jiangsu started with a 4-2 run, and Shandong immediately called a timeout. Both sides then entered a tug-of-war with a tight score, and the half ended with Shandong leading…

In September 2024, an official announcement from the Chinese Football Association (CFA) shed some light on the anti-corruption efforts in Chinese football, particularly on the "Hao Wei Line." The notice explicitly stated that Guo Tianyu had sought improper benefits, engaged in improper transactions, manipulated football matches, and obtained illegal gains. Consequently, he was handed a lifetime ban from participating in any football-related activities. However, this punishment was predicated on Guo still being a Chinese football player. What was peculiar was that after Shandong removed him from their roster in August, Chiangrai United of the Thai League (T1) announced on August 8 that Guo had joined the team as a free agent. After joining Chiangrai United, Guo Tianyu made consecutive appearances for the team and even secured a starting position at one point. However, his performance significantly declined, with ten games yielding no goals or assists. On August 25, during the third round of the T1 League, Guo made his debut. On October 4, Chiangrai United hosted Nan Bunnok Warriors, with Guo starting for the team. It is worth noting that the CFA had already issued its ban on Guo at this time. The awkward part was that Guo completely disregarded the ban; since he was in Thailand, the CFA could not enforce it, and FIFA essentially turned a blind eye, making the ban seem like a joke. On January 15, 2025, in the 17th round of the T1 League, Chiangrai United lost away to Buriram United, with Guo coming off the bench. This marked his return to the field after…

The top four teams have been determined in the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League playoffs, with Tianjin, Jiangsu, and Shanghai securing their spots. The remaining spot will be contested between Liaoning and Shandong from Group D. Today's match, where Shandong hosts Liaoning, presents a complex scenario with 14 different possibilities that could determine the final top-four position. Meanwhile, Li Yingying of Tianjin Volleyball is resting. Let's take a look at the pre-match standings in Group D: If Liaoning defeats Shandong 3:0 or 3:1, Liaoning will secure all 3 points, reaching a total of 9 points and directly advancing to the top four. If Liaoning wins against Shandong 3:2, Liaoning will have 8 points while Shandong will have 6 points. The next round of matches will become very complicated: If Liaoning loses to Beijing 0:3 or 1:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:0 or 3:1, Shandong will surpass Liaoning in points and directly advance to the top four. If Liaoning loses to Beijing 0:3 or 1:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:2, both teams will have the same points, requiring a calculation of minor scores to determine who advances. If Liaoning loses to Beijing 2:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:0 or 3:1, both teams will have the same points, necessitating a calculation of minor scores to decide who advances. If Liaoning defeats Beijing, regardless of the outcome of the Shandong-Tianjin match, Liaoning will advance to the top four. If Liaoning loses to Shandong 2:3, both teams will have 7 points each. The next round of matches will also be complex: If Liaoning loses…

Shandong Team Explodes for 104 Points in 7 Minutes, Soaring to 3rd Place Under Coach Qiubiao's Guidance Shandong Team has emerged as a dark horse this season, transforming from a 15th-place finish last season to a remarkable 20-win, 9-loss record, ranking 6th in the league and becoming a top contender for the top 4 spots! Despite significant overall progress, Shandong has encountered some issues. In their last four games, they suffered defeats against Guangdong and Shenzhen, two opponents clearly inferior in strength, causing a drop in their rankings and exposing various shortcomings within the team. Shandong's foreign players possess notable abilities but lack consistency. Gali and Moore are strong offensive players, yet their performances fluctuate. Chris lacks independent scoring capabilities, and there are no absolute offensive standouts among the domestic players. This results in a solid defensive presence but occasional failures on offense, impacting the team's performance. In their previous game, Shandong suffered an unexpected loss to Shenzhen, missing a golden opportunity to secure the 3rd spot in the league and revealing their weaknesses. Regardless of the opponent, they must remain cautious! Their next challenge is an away game against Guangzhou Team! Guangzhou Team has had an average season, securing only 7 wins and 22 losses. The absence of their two key players, Guo Ailun and Xiaoding, has weakened their fighting capacity and motivation. Facing them, Shandong has a significant chance of victory! Playing away, Shandong did not have much initiative. Chris scored with a self-rebound and putback, Warren responded with a floater, Douglas made a layup, and Liu Yancheng…

On January 1, 2025, a scene unfolded during the match between Xinjiang and Shandong teams that left an impression. Xinjiang team's core player Zhao Rui, after scoring a layup, disputed the referee's decision and, in a fit of emotional agitation, made an aggressive move against the referee, resulting in his disqualification from the game. Subsequently, Zhao Rui engaged in a verbal altercation with netizens on social media, exacerbating the negative impact of the incident. Such an impulsive act not only brought severe consequences for himself, his team, but also had a ripple effect on the entire CBA league. We can't help but ask, why would a professional player like Zhao Rui lose control to such an extent? As a leader and core member of the team, he should set an example for his teammates, maintaining professional restraint at all times. Unfortunately, a moment of impulse led him to commit an egregious act, not only bringing harsh punishment upon himself but also casting a shadow over Xinjiang's championship aspirations this year. The severity of Zhao Rui's five-game suspension is unprecedented, demonstrating the CBA's zero-tolerance stance towards misconduct. The league's strict handling serves as both a punishment for Zhao Rui's excessive behavior and a warning to all players and coaches to remain calm and respect the authority of referees. After all, only by adhering to discipline can we foster a good competitive environment and uphold the fairness and justice of the league. Zhao Rui's absence undoubtedly poses a significant challenge to the Xinjiang team. As a key guard, his loss will have…

CBA Draft: A Stage for Geniuses or a Trap for Potential? After watching Guangzhou Longtai Hai Ben's away victory over Jiangsu Kediania, many people couldn't help but ask: Is the CBA draft a stage for geniuses or a trap that buries potential? Li Xiangbo scored 16 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, made 2 assists, and had 2 steals, delivering a perfect performance. This former second-round pick has now proven his worth on the court, completely embarrassing those who once underestimated him. Especially Shandong team, who chose Zheng Xiaoyao instead of Li Xiangbo, which now seems like a decision that backfired. In the game, Guangzhou not only ended their 11-game losing streak, but Li Xiangbo also became the highlight of the match with his individual efforts. He is not a traditional star player; in fact, he didn't even have the qualifications to enter the first round of the draft. But this once underrated young player has now shown a growth rate beyond expectations. Behind this is both personal effort and the cultivation of the team. The "after-effects" of Shandong missing out on him are slowly coming to light. At the 2019 CBA draft conference, Li Xiangbo was selected by the Guangdong team in the second round. At that time, his ranking was so low that almost no one paid attention. For a player who did not perform outstandingly in college, many team management believed that he might find it difficult to establish himself on the CBA court. However, facts have proved that "gold will always shine," and his low draft position not…

Recently, the training ground of Shandong Men's Basketball Team has been bustling with activity, with everyone's attention focused on a towering figure standing at an impressive height of 2.21 meters. He is Kumarje, the newly joined foreign player for Shandong Team. This towering and muscular interior giant immediately captured the attention of countless fans upon his arrival. Shandong Team has been searching for a foreign player capable of bolstering their interior game in recent years, and Kumarje's arrival has undoubtedly brought great expectations to the team. The addition of Kumarje first addresses a long-standing issue for Shandong Men's Basketball Team - the reinforcement of their interior game. In the past, Shandong Team has always had some weaknesses in the interior, especially when facing powerful interior opponents, they often seemed somewhat overwhelmed. Now, with Kumarje's joining, the team has a new option. Not only does he have the advantage of height, but his flexibility and athletic ability within the paint are also astonishing, making the team's overall defense and offense more diverse. Especially in fast breaks and rebound battles, Kumarje will undoubtedly play a crucial role. Kumarje's integration into the team did not happen overnight. To help this big man better adapt to the team, Shandong Team specially arranged for four players to train with him, accelerating his acclimatization process. This is not just simple technical training, but a comprehensive tactical coordination drill. During training, Kumarje and these players engaged in basic tactical coordination exercises together, such as pick-and-rolls, backdoor cuts, and quick transitions during offensive plays. Especially in terms of…

On January 5th, the CBA Xinjiang team suffered a rare super comeback at the home of the Shanxi team. In the last quarter, Shanxi scored 41 to 11, not only wiping out the 25-point difference in the first three quarters, but also miraculously winning with a score of 115 to 110. After the game, Liu Wei attributed the reason for the loss to the youth of the players and avoided talking about his own tactical mistakes. This is the third time recently that Liu Wei has spoken without thinking. Who is really young? It seems that this rookie coach is still very inexperienced. A few days ago, the Xinjiang team just lost a record, which was the unbeaten home record of the season. The Shandong team ended Xinjiang's 14-game home winning streak. In that game, Liu Wei shouted "call SB to shoot" at Yu Dehao on the sidelines! Yu Dehao complained to the referee without success, and then he hit back fiercely with a three-pointer against Liu Wei's insult. After the game, Liu Wei hinted at the unfairness of the referees in the interview, pointing fingers at the league and opponents, and finally received a fine for improper behavior. However, Liu Wei did not learn from this lesson. After offending the league referees and making enemies with the opposing players, he now points his finger at his own players. His words at the press conference were very unprofessional, seemingly praising young players, but actually trying to absolve himself. Liu Wei said: The loss of the Xinjiang team is a tuition…

CBA regular season, a focus match, Guangdong men's basketball team against Shandong men's basketball team. Guangdong team has had ups and downs this season, and no longer has the dominance it once had when facing strong teams. With Hu Mingxuan not playing and the absence of a small foreign aid, it is not favored by everyone to defeat Shandong team. The team wants to defend its home court, and the three-pointers must explode; otherwise, it will be difficult. Shandong team has been in high spirits this season, breaking Xinjiang team's unbeaten home record in the last game and winning five consecutive victories. In the first round, Shandong team defeated their opponents, and in this rematch, they need to limit Xu Jie well, slow down the pace of the game, reduce unnecessary mistakes, and there should be no problem with six consecutive victories. Starting lineup: Guangdong: Jilunwate, Xu Jie, Du Runwang, Morland, Huang Rongqi; Shandong: Gao Shiyan, Xie Zhijie, Gaili, Tao Hanlin, Chris. Guangdong team grabbed the first attack, Xu Jie connected with Morland, Tao Hanlin attacked strongly, Jilunwate didn't return the favor, Gaili broke through for a layup, Jilunwate passed out of bounds, Tao Hanlin missed an open basket, Xu Jie hit a three-pointer, Gaili scored four points, and it was another foul by Huang Rongqi. Jilunwate took free throws, Chris dunked after an alley-oop, Du Runwang shot from outside the line, Morland and Xu Jie defended successfully, Jilunwate counterattacked, Tao Hanlin quickly responded, Huang Rongqi missed an open three-pointer, Tao Hanlin made a mistake, Morland made a mid-range shot,…

The home defeat of the Xinjiang team by the Shandong team is not a big or small matter, but it is particularly interesting. It happened on New Year's Eve, which really set off an exciting start to 2025. The Xinjiang team's home court is indeed mysterious, winning fourteen consecutive games, but no one expected them to lose on New Year's Day. The Shandong team was tough enough to withstand the pressure and push the score to 111-107. This game was really lively, with the atmosphere on and off the court like a festival. The fans cheered loudly, and the referees' whistles were blown cheerfully. However, it is unclear whether the players of the Xinjiang team were as happy. This time, the Shandong team really went all out. They had never won in Xinjiang before, but this time they managed to save face, and most importantly, they played with great organization. It's a bit embarrassing for the Xinjiang team. Not only did they lose their home advantage, but their streak of consecutive wins was also broken. Now they have to find their form again. The fans were really into this game, with shouts from the sidelines rising and falling, making it seem like a concert. But it's unclear how the players felt about it. The turning point of the game may have been at the beginning when Zhao Rui was sent off after just two minutes. This was unfortunate as the team lost their starting guard. As for the excitement of the game, it was definitely worth the price of admission.…