The Japanese men's basketball team made a historic breakthrough by defeating China with a score of 74-67, marking the first victory over China in 50 years at the Asian Championship. This match not only rewrote the basketball history between the two countries but also caused a stir in the Asian basketball scene. The basketball arena in Jakarta, Indonesia was filled with excitement and tension as the game between China and Japan in the Asian Cup men's basketball group stage was about to begin. The Chinese team sent out their main lineup including Zhou Qi, Guo Ailun, Zhao Jiwei, while the Japanese team featured Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe, and Yuki Togashi at the core. Both teams were evenly matched, making it difficult to predict the outcome of the game. As the whistle blew, the match officially began. In the first half, both sides fought fiercely, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. The Chinese team took the lead with their inside dominance, and Zhou Qi's control under the basket gave the Japanese team a hard time. However, the Japanese team did not back down, with Hachimura's breakthroughs and Watanabe's three-point shots keeping the score close. In the second half, the situation suddenly changed. The Japanese team adjusted their tactics, strengthened their perimeter defense, and frequently used screens to create opportunities. The Chinese team seemed to lose their footing, with a noticeable drop in offensive efficiency. The Japanese team seized the opportunity and launched a small scoring spree at the end of the third quarter, overtaking the score. In the final quarter,…
It's confirmed! Morant has suffered a shoulder sprain! Another NBA superstar with a glass body. How many times has Morant been injured this season? During the recent Grizzlies 132-124 game against the Pelicans, he collided with Tais on his right shoulder while navigating a screen in the third quarter and immediately fell to the ground in pain. The Grizzlies' official announcement revealed that Morant has been diagnosed with a first-degree sprain of the right shoulder acromioclavicular joint, which will be monitored weekly. It's worth noting that last season, Morant missed the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, playing only nine games and averaging 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. This season, although Morant hasn't suffered a season-ending injury, he has been plagued by minor injuries, causing him to play intermittently. So far, he has played in 20 out of 33 games for the Grizzlies, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, contributing 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals, with shooting percentages of 45.4% and 32.3%. The Grizzlies have already implemented strict injury management for Morant, limiting his average playing time to just 27.7 minutes per game, with very few instances of playing over 30 minutes in a single game. However, it's hard to control his explosive style of play, as his average inside scoring (10.4 points) accounts for more than half of his total points. Perhaps Edwards could be a good example for Morant, as he has been averaging 4 made three-pointers at a 41.1% shooting rate this season, with three-point attempts (9.8 times)…