CBA League: Behind Xinjiang Men's Basketball's Crushing Defeat in Liaoning, How Many Unknown Secrets Are Hidden The CBA league witnessed a crushing defeat for Xinjiang Men's Basketball team on their away game against Liaoning. Netizens keenly pointed out that the match lacked key players from last season, including Qi Lin, Wu Guanxi, and Zhu XuHang. The absence of two main players and a key substitute, coupled with Sha LaMu's underwhelming performance compared to last season, effectively meant Xinjiang was missing three key players. Despite this, the question remains: how much better can Qiu Biao be than Liu Wei? Liaoning's foreign player, Wells, had an excellent game with 50 points, but Fu Hao's performance was unsatisfactory, lacking the impact expected from a top-paid player. Wang LanQin, however, performed well and should be given more opportunities. This match did not truly reflect the real strength of either team as both were not at full strength, fielding weakened lineups. We hope that in the next game, both teams will have all their players healthy and ready to compete, delivering a high-level match for the fans. It's not just about one foreign player being accurate; both foreign players were on point, along with Wang LanQin. With three opposing players having an exceptionally high shooting percentage, how could they be double-teamed? Additionally, with Han's screen, how could Xinjiang's three perimeter players double-team four opponents? Foge, playing through illness, had no energy and was reduced to a stationary shooter. Why not let him shoot if he has the energy for four quarters? Wang LanQin could also…

The CBA standings have undergone a dramatic change after the 19th round of matches. Shanxi has taken the top spot, while Liaoning has surprisingly fallen out of the top four. Xinjiang has made a strong return to the top four, and Guangdong has climbed to eighth place. Shanghai's six consecutive victories have brought them close to the top 12. Competition is heating up, and ranking fluctuations are becoming the norm. The battles for the top four, top eight, and playoff spots are intensifying, with the suspense yet to be revealed! Shanxi: New Challenges as the Leader Shanxi defeated Shandong 98-80 and temporarily sits at the top of the standings. Yuan Shuai scored 30 points with 8 out of 12 three-pointers, and Goodwin performed steadily, excelling on both offense and defense. Their record stands at 15 wins and 4 losses, exceeding seasonal expectations. Shanxi has emerged with a multi-pronged attack and tight defense, but the upcoming schedule is full of challenges. Whether they can maintain their lead will test their strength and resilience. Xinjiang: Double Kill Against Tianjin, Return to the Top Four After double-killing Tianjin, Xinjiang has returned to the top four with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses, demonstrating their formidable strength. Lawson scored 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Abudu Salamu contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, both performing well on both ends of the court. Xinjiang's performance has become increasingly stable, with improved chemistry between foreign and domestic players, showing championship potential. The upcoming schedule remains tough, with key tests against strong opponents.…

The second battle between Liaoning and Xinjiang ended with a bang, as the weakened Liaoning team ultimately defeated Xinjiang by a 26-point margin, achieving a satisfying revenge victory. In this match, Liu Wei was convinced of their defeat and stated after the game that Liaoning had given them a lesson, and he would send a message to Yang Ming to inquire about how they managed to overcome them with a weakened lineup. However, Liu Wei might have been being polite, as he was well aware of how Xinjiang lost the game. Ultimately, it was because Liaoning used a shorter rotation and displayed a more aggressive offensive and defensive performance. Despite only being able to register 11 players, Liu Wei rotated more players than Yang Ming in the first three quarters, but no matter how he deployed his troops, he could not reverse the unfavorable situation on the court. This was mainly due to the three foreign players lagging in scoring output, especially Peterson, who, along with Xierzati, who performed well in the previous two games against Beikong and Shanxi, also scored low in this game, failing to provide continuous firepower for Xinjiang's perimeter. Overall, Xinjiang also lost to themselves, as they did not adjust their mentality well and did not anticipate that Liaoning was coming to fight to the death. In the first three quarters, Liaoning's six main players were on the court, and five of them played to their expected level, with two performing above expectations. These two were Wells, who scored 50 points, and Wang Lanqin, who scored…

After two days of fierce competition, the CBA season has concluded its 23rd round. It is believed that due to it being the weekend, this round saw several intense matchups, with the most attention-grabbing being the match between Liaoning and Xinjiang, who faced each other in last season's finals. Additionally, the game between this season's rising star Shanxi team and the league leaders Guangsha team at home also attracted considerable interest; Shanghai team, currently on a strong upward trend, is believed to have also drawn significant attention in their home game against Beikong. Below, let's review the results of this round and the subsequent points ranking situation. First, let's look at the focus match of this round, the game between Liaoning and Xinjiang teams. In this game, Liaoning took advantage of their home court and unleashed a full offensive in the first quarter. Midway through, Wells scored consecutively, and Liaoning launched a 15-2 run, quickly expanding their lead to over 10 points. Liaoning led 33-21 over Xinjiang by 12 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, both sides played evenly, with Liaoning once establishing a 20-point lead. Ili Fulahti hit a three-pointer, and Xinjiang still managed to stabilize the situation with a 7-0 run. At halftime, Liaoning led Xinjiang 60-45 by 15 points. In the third quarter, both sides almost played evenly, with Liaoning maintaining a lead of over 15 points throughout. At the end of the third quarter, Liaoning led Xinjiang 92-74 by 18 points. In the fourth quarter, Xinjiang showed signs of collapse,…

In the CBA league's 2024-2025 season, the implementation of the four-quarter seven-foreign aid usage policy has caused chaos in the league standings. Even strong teams like Liaoning Bensteel, Guangdong Hongyuan, Beijing Beiqi, and Xinjiang Yili have not dared to say that they will definitely win the CBA championship this season. It should be noted that in the past three seasons, under the coaching of head coach Yang Ming, Liaoning Team seized the opportunity of Guangdong Team's weak front line, Zhejiang Guangsha Team's empty interior, and Xinjiang Team's lackluster backcourt, winning the team's historic three consecutive championships and creating the grand cause of Liaoning Team's dynasty. However, just as Liaoning Team was striving for a new season towards its fourth consecutive championship, due to the unexpected injuries of core players such as Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin, coupled with the failure to find a suitable foreign aid for the team's tactical system, the team's performance fell into a trough. At the worst time, they successively lost to Shanxi Team, Jilin Team, and Beijing Team, suffering three consecutive defeats. Although tonight, with Wells scoring 50 points, Liaoning Team ended Xinjiang Team's four-game winning streak and also helped the team win a tough victory that was beneficial to the ranking of the standings, the harsh reality is that Liaoning Team is about to face a devilish schedule against Guangdong Team, Beijing Team, and Zhejiang Guangsha Team. It is difficult to imagine how much physical energy Liaoning Team can still consume after fighting Xinjiang Team? In this regard, the prophecy that Liaoning Team is…

Preparing for a Comeback! CBA Rising Star Set to Join Shandong, Previously Secured a Five-Year Big Contract with Xinjiang Many fans may have forgotten about Tang Caiyu, but recently there has been news about him. It is understood that Tang Caiyu is currently on trial with the Shandong men's basketball team. Tang Caiyu is from Yantai, Shandong, and was previously coached by Qiu Biao at Xinjiang Flying Tigers. There is a possibility that they will become master and apprentice again. In the 20-21 and 21-22 seasons, Tang Caiyu averaged 13 points per game, with a three-point shooting percentage as high as 40%. He once made 7 three-pointers in a single game and was also strong defensively, making him one of the best 3D players in the CBA. However, after suffering an injury, Tang Caiyu's performance became unsatisfactory. The long-term injury caused psychological issues for him, leading him to proactively choose to buy out his contract with Xinjiang Flying Tigers. In fact, Xinjiang Guanghui Club was willing to give Tang Caiyu time to recover, but he insisted on taking a break from basketball for a while. Xinjiang Flying Tigers once regarded Tang Caiyu as a rising star and offered him a five-year Class C big contract. Qiu Biao, who has made remarkable progress this season with Shandong men's basketball team and is now one of the best teams in the CBA, deserves much credit. The additions of Yu Dehao, Guo Kai, Xu Mengjun, and others have greatly enhanced the depth of Shandong's lineup. Even the selection of foreign players reflects Qiu…

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.…

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…

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…