Compared to Zhang Mingchi and Zhang Hao, who are indeed like mud that cannot be made into bricks, Xu Xin, with his outstanding static talent, has not received the attention of Du Feng this season, which is indeed regrettable. After Zhou Qi's departure, Xu Xin has not been able to get enough attention from Du Feng. After finally getting more than 15 minutes of playing time in several previous games and scoring in double digits in three consecutive games, Du Feng benched Xu Xin in the derby against Guangzhou, where he only played 4 minutes and scored 2 points with 3 rebounds. In the big win against Fujian, if the point difference had not continued to widen in the final quarter, Xu Xin might not have gotten any playing time at all. In the final quarter of the game against Fujian, both teams sent out their substitutes, especially Guangdong, which even fielded an all-Chinese lineup. Xu Xin played for 9 minutes in this quarter, making all 2 shots for 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. He decisively seized the opportunity to score, protected the rim with rebounds, and facilitated from a high position, seemingly trying to prove to Du Feng that he deserves more playing time. Currently, all three of Guangdong's foreign players are big men (Bazley, Morland, and Jilunwate), so it is indeed difficult for domestic big men to get many opportunities. However, if Guangdong wants to pursue higher goals this season, they will likely need to sign another foreign player with good scoring ability to share the…

The 31st round of the second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continued with a focus on the fierce competition between the strong Guangdong men's basketball team and their local rivals, the Guangzhou team. Ultimately, the more powerful Guangdong team managed to narrowly defeat the dark horse Guangzhou men's basketball team 85-77, thanks to the outstanding performances of Xu Jie, Jilunwote, Ren Junfei, and Wang Shaojie. Notably, Guangdong was trailing by as many as 19 points at halftime but managed to level the score with an offensive surge in the third quarter. The game remained close until the final moments of the fourth quarter when Guangdong coach Du Feng deployed his ace in the hole, Wang Shaojie, to secure the victory. In this match, the three main players of Guangdong, Xu Jie, Jilunwote, and Ren Junfei, were once again the key figures in the comeback. Despite the poor performance of core players Morand and Bazley, as well as frequent mistakes by domestic core players Zhang Haojia and Huang Rongqi, Guangdong almost suffered an upset loss to Guangzhou. Fortunately, in the decisive moments, Guangdong abandoned the talented center Xu Xin and the strongest defensive player Morand from previous games, and Wang Shaojie stepped up to deliver crucial blocks and rebounds to help Guangdong win. Although Wang Shaojie had been benched in previous games, his support for Du Feng in this game proved effective. For Guangdong, the current entire inside line tactical system and personnel rotation is still very clear. When facing teams without a strong center, Guangdong's first choice for…

The second stage of the CBA regular season's 31st round is in full swing, with a fierce battle between traditional powerhouse Guangdong Men's Basketball and their local rivals, Guangzhou Men's Basketball. After four quarters of intense competition, the visiting Guangdong team managed to reverse a 19-point deficit and defeat Guangzhou 85-77, achieving their longest winning streak this season at seven games. Notably, Guangdong was trailing by nearly 20 points at halftime but managed to overtake in the third quarter under the leadership of Xu Jie, Ren Junfei, and Jermaine Taylor. In the decisive moments, Du Feng used Wang Shaojie as a trump card to lock down Guangzhou, helping Guangdong secure a hard-fought victory. For Guangdong, while they have many capable players in their frontcourt, Du Feng prefers targeted use of various rotation starters. Through the individual abilities of Xu Jie, Jermaine Taylor, and Ren Junfei, Guangdong overtook in just half a quarter of the third game. However, Guangzhou relied on their foreign players' individual abilities to retake the lead in the final quarter. When Guangdong was in a passive position, Du Feng used Wang Shaojie to great effect. Wang Shaojie contributed key blocks on defense and locked down Guangzhou's scoring in the final moments. After securing two crucial rebounds, Guangdong converted them into points to seal the victory. In the final moments, Guangdong benched Morand and ousted Xu Xin from the center position, promoting Wang Shaojie to achieve a good chemical reaction. It is clear that Guangdong's frontcourt tactical system has clear divisions when facing teams like Guangzhou and Tianjin…

Guangdong Team Continues Winning Streak with a Thrilling Victory Over Guangzhou After defeating Guangzhou Long Lions, Guangdong Team has extended their longest winning streak of the season to seven games. However, this victory was hard-fought and more challenging than their previous two wins against Qingdao and Beikong. In the first half, Guangdong found themselves trailing by 19 points after being unexpectedly outscored 48-29. In the third quarter, Guangdong Team woke up from their slumber, responding with a 33-11 run. They shot 12 out of 20 from the field and 4 out of 10 from beyond the arc, scoring a total of 33 points, which surpassed their first-half total. By the end of the third quarter, they had completed the comeback and taken the lead over Guangzhou. Notably, Guangdong managed to erase the 19-point deficit in less than six minutes. Led by Xu Jie, Jilunwote, and Er Fei, the team scored 22 points in just 5 minutes and 48 seconds, successfully overtaking their opponents. It seems that a 20-point lead is nothing but a fart in basketball. Despite the win, there are still areas for Guangdong Team to reflect upon: Firstly, Xu Jie continues to struggle to get rest when facing "weaker" opponents. He played for 45 and a half minutes, scoring 18 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. However, he appeared exhausted, especially considering his poor performance in the first half. He scored no points, had no rebounds or assists in the first quarter, and only managed to score 6 points with 1 rebound and 1 assist…

In terms of league rankings, Guangdong team is in 9th place, while Qingdao team is ranked 7th. This match between the two teams was a rollercoaster ride for the home team Guangdong, who faced off against Qingdao. The two teams fought fiercely on the court for a full four quarters, and Guangdong team performed outstandingly in the crucial moments, ultimately defeating Qingdao by a margin of 9 points and successfully claiming victory. The game started with both teams engaging in intense seesaw battles. Qingdao took an early lead over Guangdong by 4 points in the first quarter, thanks to the excellent performance of their dual foreign players. In the second quarter, Guangdong made repeated mistakes, allowing Qingdao to score frequently from both inside and outside the three-point line, further widening the gap. At halftime, Qingdao still maintained a 9-point lead. However, when they switched sides for the second half, the situation changed dramatically. Jilunwate took charge of the team's offensive efforts, and Xu Xin also shone with his performance. Guangdong scored 34 to 23 in the third quarter, successfully leveling the score and achieving a reversal. In the final quarter, Guangdong managed to withstand Qingdao's counterattack and eventually won the game with a score of 105 to 96. During this match, Xu Xin, the young center for Guangdong who stands at 2.26 meters tall, had an exceptional performance. He came off the bench and spent 16 minutes on the court, shooting 3 times and making all of them, scoring 10 points very efficiently. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 2 steals,…

Last season, many believed that the "post-Easy era" had begun, and young center Xu Xin should have had the opportunity to shine. However, Zhou Qi unexpectedly joined the team. This powerful interior player occupied a lot of playing time, leaving Xu Xin with only scraps of opportunities, never really getting the chance to show his skills. This season, the situation changed again. Zhou Qi went to the Beijing team, and it was originally thought that Xu Xin's opportunity had come. However, the newly arrived Wang Shaojie mainly played at the No. 4 position, and the interior competition remained fierce. Xu Xin still did not get enough playing time, which made the Guangdong fans who were full of expectations very anxious, and they all voiced their grievances for Xu Xin. As the season progressed, Xu Xin's playing time became scattered. Especially recently, after Bazley returned to the team, the three foreign players of the Guangdong team were all big men, making the interior very crowded, and Xu Xin had even fewer opportunities to play. By the time of this round's match against Shenzhen, the "Guangdong Derby," this local derby carried the expectations of many fans and also had many unknown factors. At a critical moment, Coach Du Feng made an important decision to give Xu Xin a rare opportunity to play, and perhaps this time would be a good opportunity for Xu Xin to change his fate. The game officially started, and Xu Xin walked onto the court with firm steps, his eyes filled with a burning desire to prove himself.…

In the Guangdong home court, amidst a chorus of boos and shouts of "black whistle," the referees inexplicably awarded Beikong four free throws in the final moments of the game, nearly helping their opponents defeat Guangdong. The most detestable incident occurred when Xu Xin made a shot, and Beikong men's basketball committed a foul. If the referees had made a fair call, the game should have ended much earlier. For three consecutive games, Guangdong men's basketball team has faced controversial refereeing decisions, feeling no sense of fairness in their home court. Even Chen Haitao, the owner of Guangdong, personally intervened during the intense match against Qingdao. However, this had no effect. The referees continued to act as they pleased, with Guangdong being clearly targeted. During the intense battle against Beikong, with only 10.2 seconds remaining, the referees made three consecutive incorrect calls that almost affected the outcome of the game. Xu Jie, with both teams tied at 97, took control of the ball and was pressing time to secure Guangdong's position with a three-pointer. Facing Chen Guohao's defense, Xu Jie missed the shot completely. Under the basket, Xu Xin and Shen Zijie were entangled, with Shen Zijie grabbing Xu Xin's arm. Then Shen Zijie fell, and Guangdong was called for a foul. This free throw was quite fatal; if Shen Zijie had made both shots, Guangdong's mentality would have been completely different. After Shen Zijie missed both free throws, Zhang Fan entered the line early to grab the rebound, which was a clear violation. The referees probably thought two free…

In the 30th round of the CBA regular season, a strong confrontation took place as the Guangdong team continued to play at home and艰难地战胜了Beijing Beikong, securing a six-game winning streak while also handing their opponents a double-kill in the regular season. After achieving a six-game winning streak, Guangdong's ranking finally rose to the top eight in the standings, securing a playoff spot with just one step away. During the match against Beijing Beikong, both sides fought until the last possession to determine the winner, with Xu Xin's near-buzzer beater becoming the hero for Guangdong's victory. However, before Xu Xin made the decisive shot, the CBA referees repeatedly stole the spotlight, almost ruining Guangdong's chances. At that time, the score was tied at 97, and Beijing Beikong had two free throw opportunities. Shen Zijie missed the first free throw, and after the second attempt, Beikong player Zhang Fan, standing beyond the three-point line, entered the three-point area before the ball even touched the rim. According to CBA rules, this should have been a violation, and the ball possession should have been returned to Guangdong. However, the referee made another mistake. Not only did the referee fail to penalize Beikong's player for entering early, but they also directly called a defensive foul on Guangdong, awarding Beikong two more free throws. Eventually, Zhang Fan made one of the two free throws, leaving Guangdong with an opportunity for a buzzer-beating comeback. Fortunately, Xu Xin seized the rare opportunity and ultimately scored the near-buzzer beater, slapping back at the CBA's poor refereeing. For the CBA…

When the final whistle blew, the game officially came to an end, with the score firmly set at 105-96. Guangdong team, playing at home, successfully defeated Qingdao team with a 9-point advantage. After winning this game, Guangdong team also ushered in a recent five-game winning streak. Let's talk about it in detail. First of all, we need to talk about the losing Qingdao team. Mentioning this matter, it is inevitable to talk about Yang Hanshen. He played for nearly 38 minutes and made 17 shots in total, hitting 6 times. However, his performance outside the three-point line was poor, missing all 3 attempts, and even failing to make a free throw, with only 1 attempt ending in failure. He successfully scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, with 2 assists and 2 steals. However, there were some unsatisfactory situations, such as 4 turnovers and a plus-minus value of -12. Looking at the overall data and efficiency on the court, it can only be said that it is a relatively average level, with nothing particularly outstanding. There are even some cases below expectations. Generally speaking, shooting skills still need to be improved. Even if you didn't watch that game, just by looking at these statistics, you can know that Yang Hanshen's overall shooting percentage is not high, especially considering his identity as an interior player. In the current basketball era, that simply won't work. You see, in today's basketball era, the focus is no longer on intense confrontation as it used to be. Instead, basketball is increasingly focusing on shooting. To…

The reason for Guangdong Men's Basketball Team's comeback against Qingdao is not just strength, but finally understood. Netizens have pointed out incisively and vividly that in this game, Xu Xin's performance completely surpassed Yang Hanshen. In fact, Yang Hanshen should not have played against Morant with five fouls; otherwise, Coach Du would not have thought of Xu Xin. He and Bazley locked down Qingdao's offense both inside and outside. Actually, Coach Du would definitely use Xu Xin in the last quarter because Xu Xin's physical fitness can only last for one quarter. A center with absolute height can easily restrict Yang Hanshen, whose wingspan and jumping ability are slightly inferior. Coach Du trusts Wang Shaojie too much; if he had used Xu Xin earlier, they could have won more games. In fact, Xu Xin's skills are not bad either. Coach Du should not blame young players for making mistakes and scold them openly. Please use Xu Xin more in the future; he has a height advantage. Last time, it was because Morand committed too many fouls that Xu Xin was sent to play, and unexpectedly, Xu Xin became famous overnight, achieving success without seeking it. How can Xu Xin also be selected for the national training team? The level difference was not far, but he just couldn't perform. Most importantly, he learned a lot from special training in the United States this year, which the national team cannot teach basic skills. Xu Xin also won against Yang Hanshen last time, but his physical fitness is indeed a problem. Both Xu…