Liaoning Men's Basketball Team lost at home to Guangsha Men's Basketball Team in a strong matchup. The game was somewhat inexplicable; Liaoning played well in the first half, holding their own against the league leaders. However, unexpectedly, after halftime, they collapsed in the third quarter, losing by 22 points with a score of 36-14, which was unbearable to watch. This directly turned the fourth quarter into garbage time, leaving the home fans speechless and many leaving early. After losing a strong matchup, Liaoning faced three pieces of bad news: Firstly, Zhao Jiwei's state was poor; although his organizational skills were still there, his offense was abysmal. He had a poor shooting performance in the previous game against Jilin, and it was even worse this time, with only 1 out of 8 shots made. Perhaps he should continue playing as a substitute rather than starting. Secondly, Coach Yang Ming lacked good cards and had poor on-site adjustment capabilities. His decision to use zone defense in the third quarter backfired, and he was slow to change strategies. Additionally, he benched the hot-handed Wang Lanqin in the second half and started Zhao Jiwei instead, which were two major blunders that contributed to the team's crushing defeat. The third piece of bad news was the drop in efficiency for Fergie and Wells, with significantly reduced offensive and defensive aggression. They had little impact in the game and were outplayed by Brown, not even performing as well as Wang Lanqin. However, there were also three pieces of good news for Liaoning: Firstly, Wang Lanqin had…

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…

Liaoning Men's Basketball Team and Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team faced off in their second match. In the first encounter, Liaoning was defeated by their opponents. Returning to their home court this time, they were determined to regain their footing, but the challenge was significant as their current form and lineup were not as strong as their opponents. Xinjiang also had a limited number of players, but they were in good form and had three foreign players, which tilted the scales of victory in their favor. In the first quarter, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team dominated with a score of 33-21 over Xinjiang, causing a major upset. Liaoning was clearly well-prepared, immediately ramping up their offensive and defensive intensity, forcing their opponents into turnovers and counterattacks, effectively restricting their key players and perimeter game. Xinjiang struggled to respond, failing to match their opponents' intensity, reminiscent of last season's finals where they were overwhelmed. They made numerous turnovers, struggled with three-point shooting, and lost rebounds. In the second quarter, Wells continued his hot streak while Xinjiang's three-point shooting remained cold. Li Xiaoxu missed a three-pointer, Peterson drew a foul on Li Huyi's three-pointer, but Wells continued to hit his threes. Higins missed a jumper, but Wells countered, extending the lead to 17 points. Aizimaiti broke the scoring drought, followed by Ferguson's three-pointer and Li Yanzhe's mid-range shot. However, Ferguson's subsequent three-pointer fell short, as did Peterson's. Wells continued to hit his threes, while Ili's attempts went unanswered until he finally missed one... Xinjiang's turnovers returned, allowing Liaoning to counterattack and extend their lead…