On January 4, 2025, the CBA regular season continued with Guangdong Men's Basketball Team hosting Shandong Men's Basketball Team. Prior to this match, Guangdong had a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, ranking 9th in the league; while Shandong had 18 wins and 7 losses, temporarily ranking 5th. The two teams had previously met once, with Shandong winning 115-105. In this rematch, Shandong was on a strong streak of five consecutive victories, while Guangdong hoped to take advantage of the home court to bounce back. After four quarters of intense competition, Guangdong narrowly defeated Shandong 98-93. After the game, the players' performances sparked heated discussions, and here are five undeniable facts: Fact One: Xu Jie once again steps up, becoming the absolute core of Guangdong Xu Jie's performance was impeccable. As Guangdong's starting point guard, he not only frequently hit key three-pointers from outside but was also one of the most influential players on the court. Throughout the game, Xu Jie scored 22 points and dished out 11 assists, especially when the team's offense fell into a trough, Xu Jie unhesitatingly stood up and led the team to victory. His performance was undoubtedly the biggest contributor to Guangdong's victory in this game. Fact Two: Morand's versatile performance, assisting the team in both offense and defense Morand's contributions at both ends of the court cannot be overlooked. He not only demonstrated stable scoring ability on the offensive end but also provided significant support to the team in rebounds and assists. In the entire game, Morand not only scored 8 points…