CBA Rankings Change! Shandong Rises to 2nd, Two Strong Teams Start to Drop the Ball, Guangdong Could Enter Top 4 On January 22nd, Beijing time, with the conclusion of all matches in the 34th round of the CBA, a significant change has occurred in the latest rankings. Among them, Shandong Team, who defeated Ningbo Team 112-102 at home, once again surpassed Shanxi Team and returned to second place. The victory in this match for Shandong Team was quite interesting, as the three foreign players from Ningbo Team combined for a total of 88 points, while the remaining domestic players only scored 14 points. It can be seen that this match for Shandong Team was more like a contest against pure foreign players. Among them, Ningbo's foreign player Ma Qi personally scored an astonishing 60 points, becoming the first player in the CBA this season to score over 60 points. However, basketball is a team sport, and as the saying goes, "One cannot defeat four with two fists." Despite Ma Qi's explosive 60-point performance, it was not enough to stop Shandong Team from winning. After the game, Shandong Team's head coach Qiu Biao also gave special praise to Ningbo Team's Ma Qi! Qiu Biao stated, "I often say that one must guard against uncertain factors in basketball games. A foreign player scoring 60 points is an uncertain factor; he made many difficult shots. Fortunately, our defense was excellent. As for why Gao Shiyan did not play, Qiu Biao explained that it was to protect the player, who will rest and adjust…

This season, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team's road to defending their title has not been smooth. Although they made big moves in the offseason with new signings, it was unexpected that within a month of the start of the games, both Shaoyue and Aqiu, who were brought in during the offseason, left Liaoning due to tactical issues. Fortunately, Liaoning managed to sign Wells, which turned out to be a lucky find. If not for this gem found in the second stage, Liaoning would have lost at least three more games. Currently, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team faces many problems, the first being the issue with their frontcourt. Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu are very likely to retire next year. No matter how the personnel changes, as long as the "Xuanming Elders" are still with Liaoning, they still have the confidence to dominate. Over the years, Liaoning has had many core players; some have retired and become coaches, some have moved to other teams, and some have started to decline in form. It turns out that Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu have been the true core of Liaoning all along. In terms of the frontcourt, without Morand, Fu Hao's performance has been inconsistent, and new recruit Patton still needs to be replaced. He can't even do the basics like protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds, let alone scoring. The most basic thing is to grab rebounds, but whenever someone is around him, he can't get them. His rebounding ability is not as strong as Aqiu's, and this definitely needs to change. In the…

Recently, in a match against Qingdao, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team suffered a heartbreaking reversal - victory seemed within reach, but they collapsed in the last three minutes, making continuous mistakes and unable to seize the critical moments. The regret of this game is not just a single defeat, but it also exposed the hidden dangers that Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has always faced: psychological fragility and lack of depth in personnel. All of this became even more serious after the news broke that Zhang Zhenlin would be out for the season. The team's front line was already stretched thin, and now without Zhang Zhenlin, a core player, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team finds itself in an even deeper predicament. So, facing injuries and pressure, can Liaoning Men's Basketball Team still overcome difficulties and return to its peak? Zhang Zhenlin, as the core of Liaoning Men's Basketball Team's front line, has shown great potential in the past seasons. Since the 2021-2022 season, Zhang Zhenlin has become an important member of the team, and at times he has been seen as the hope for the team's future. Especially in the series against Guangdong Men's Basketball Team, he used a brilliant performance of 25 points to completely break the prejudice against him as "young," proving his explosive power and growth potential in critical moments. At that time, Zhang Zhenlin was undoubtedly the "pillar" of the team's front line. However, with his current injury, he leaves the team not only with regret but also with a huge void. The past highlights seem to have become…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the highlight of the CBA "Spring Festival Battle" kicked off first. The defending champion Liaoning men's basketball team fought hard for four quarters but ultimately lost to Zhejiang men's basketball team with a score of 88-101, suffering their 11th defeat of the season. So far this season, Liaoning's number of losses has set a new record over the past four seasons, causing concerns about their prospects for defending their title. It is worth noting that Liaoning recently faced top teams in the league ranking within the top six, such as Zhejiang, Qingdao, Guangsha, etc., with a poor record of 0 wins and 5 losses, and an astonishing "net loss" of 47 points. Many fans lamented that after Guo Ailun left, Liaoning didn't get much better, and it seems that winning this year's championship will be quite difficult! This season's Liaoning team is indeed very challenging, even described as "troubled both internally and externally." Internally, the team's soul, Guo Ailun, was traded, and Zhao Jiwei officially took the reins. However, Guo Ailun's departure did not allow Zhao Jiwei to spread his wings more freely. Affected by injuries, his personal offensive state plummeted instead. In addition to Zhao Jiwei's decline in competitive level, Zhang Zhenlin's long-term absence also greatly reduced Liaoning's offensive and defensive threats. Coupled with the further increase in age of Li Xiaoxu and Han Dejun, Liaoning's domestic lineup strength has hit rock bottom. Externally, the league has entered the era of four quarters and seven foreign players, with various clubs frantically engaging in a…

Liaoning lost to Zhejiang with a score of 88-101, losing by 13 points. Not only did they lose the game, but they also lost in terms of small scores. In the case of identical records, Zhejiang ranks higher. Liaoning had an unfavorable start to the game, with Zhao Jiwei not in top form. After being substituted, the team managed to make a comeback. However, Yang Ming still had great trust in Zhao Jiwei and brought him back in the crucial fourth quarter. The result was still turnovers and missed shots, with poor defense as well. He was unable to alleviate the pressure on Ferguson at all, ultimately leading to the loss of the game and criticism from fans. What does it matter if you are a three-time championship hero when your form is off? You should be benched. Let's listen to what media experts have to say after the game: Liao Media: It must be said that Wang Shilong really knows Liaoning well. As the No. 12 of Liaoning before Yang Ming, Wang Shilong's understanding of Liaoning is no less than Wang Bo's. In this game, Wang Shilong showed strong targeting, helping Zhejiang win this finals-level confrontation. Guangdong Media: Liaoning lost this game and their ranking will continue to drop. But this is not the main issue; the main issue is that new methods need to be considered for personnel rotation. Webber can actually be given more playing time, and tactics can be designed for him and Zhao Jiwei. Otherwise, if this point is not used well, how will things…

This season, the Liaoning team has lost 10 games so far, and the regular season has only played 32 rounds. This result should be the worst in the past three or four seasons. Not only were they defeated by strong teams such as Beijing, Shanxi, Guangsha, and Qingdao at home and away, but they also struggled against weak teams like Fujian and Ningbo, and even when they won, it was a hard-fought victory. Of course, this is related to the injuries of the main players, their older age, and the replacement of foreign players, but these are not the main reasons; the problem lies with head coach Yang Ming. If we say that there was an excuse for losing without a big foreign player and the pure water cargo Ture during that time, but currently, the Liaoning team has assembled four foreign players, and only Zhang Zhenlin is missing from the main players, yet they are still struggling so much. Who is responsible for this? That person is undoubtedly head coach Yang Ming. Why do I say this? There are three reasons. First, over-reliance on veterans and key players. Yang Ming's use of players is too rigid, excessively relying on several veterans and key moments on Fugge. In Yang Ming's eyes, he only trusts Han Dejun, Li Xiaoxu, Fugge, and Zhao Jiwei. Actually, believing in these veteran players is not a problem, but they cannot be overused and relied upon. Letting the 37-year-old veteran Han Dejun play more than 30 minutes per game and allowing the 34-year-old Fugge to almost…

Liaoning Men's Basketball Team narrowly defeated Ningbo Men's Basketball Team in an away game, achieving a hard-fought victory. In this match, Liaoning struggled in the first three quarters due to poor defense, which allowed their opponents to shoot comfortably. Additionally, the opponents played exceptionally well, making the game challenging for Liaoning. Fortunately, in the fourth quarter with only one foreign player on the court, the defensive pressure was reduced, and with the advantage of their inside game and local players, they managed to turn the game around. Although Ningbo lost, they performed honorably and did not resemble a team at the bottom of the standings. If they had performed better in rebounding and free throws, they would have had a chance to win. Let's hear what media experts have to say after the game: Liaoning Media: It's really difficult to win when you get fewer than ten free throws per game. Everyone has worked incredibly hard. Going against the odds is always tough, but we can only rely on ourselves. In competitive sports, no opponent will let themselves be easily defeated; every victory requires players to fight for every ball. Congratulations to Liaoning for securing another victory through their own strength! Basketball Circle Brother: Ferg got 34 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists tonight. In the last five games, he has been in top form, scoring 34, 32, 41, 41, and 31 points respectively. Over the last five games, he has averaged 35.8 points with an impressive average shooting rate of 54%! James Webb scored 19 points, 7…

Liaoning Men's Basketball Team Defeats Shanghai: Fans Speak Out for the Second Time, This Time with the Truth The reason behind Liaoning men's basketball team's victory over Shanghai has been revealed! Fans have spoken out for the second time, and this time they are telling the truth. Netizens have pointed out incisively that the referees in this game are knowledgeable about basketball. Once they saw that Xue Bu was about to lead the team to victory, they quickly sent him off. The CBA referees are becoming increasingly unbearable to watch! They are not as professional as the old referees from before. Nowadays, they blow the whistle at will, without any sense of propriety. It feels like other leagues are making progress while we are regressing. Yang Ming is sometimes very stubborn and uses his players improperly. Zhao Jiwei has not been in top form since returning from injury and should be used less. Wang Lanqin should be used more as he has been performing well. Liaoning should recall He Tianju, Guo Ailun, and other veteran players, which would make their championship even more secure. Yang Ming is great, but he doesn't want any fresh blood; experience is everything. Shanghai men's basketball team is guaranteed to reach the top four this year, and it's not impossible for them to reach the finals, even without Xiao Pang in the game! Of course, if we compare the full lineups, Liaoning is still missing Zhang Zhenlin. Don't underestimate the importance of a domestic player; Zhang Zhenlin's presence allows them to field another foreign player.…

In the CBA arena, Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has always been a prominent force. However, their recent performance has been less than ideal. It was like an off-key note suddenly appearing in the midst of an intense battle; in the game against Qingdao Men's Basketball Team, the last three minutes of Liaoning Team could be described as a "power outage." In those short three minutes, Liaoning seemed to lose all rhythm, allowing Qingdao to score 13 points and ultimately reverse the game. After the match, Coach Yang Ming's statement demonstrated a courageous sense of responsibility, "The rise and fall of the world are the responsibilities of every individual," his sense of responsibility is commendable. However, the problems within the team are very real, and without substantial changes, all the grand words can only be empty promises. Liaoning Men's Basketball Team is currently facing many challenges, among which the lack of frontcourt players and big foreign aid are like two major loopholes, plunging the team into a quagmire. At this time, the injury situation of the frontcourt player Zhang Zhenlin becomes particularly critical. Zhang Zhenlin was once a shining star on the front line, and his return once brought hope to the team. Unfortunately, just after returning for 7 games, he disappeared from the lineup after the match against Shougang Men's Basketball Team on December 20th. This undoubtedly left fans puzzled and worried: What exactly happened to Zhang Zhenlin? Will he be out for the season and say goodbye to the court this season? Is there still a chance for him…

The main event for the Chinese men's basketball team in 2025 is the 2025 Men's Basketball Asian Cup. The third window period of the Asian Cup qualifiers will be held on February 20 and 23, with matches against Japan and Guam respectively. The official tournament dates for the 2025 Men's Basketball Asian Cup are August 5 to 17, and it will be held in Saudi Arabia. It is now mid-January, and the Chinese men's basketball team will reconvene in February to prepare for the Asian qualifiers after the New Year. The men's basketball roster will also be announced soon, but this time it is different from previous rosters because three national players have been ruled out due to injuries and will not be able to participate in the Asian qualifiers. They are Zhang Zhenlin, Hu Mingxuan, and Jiao Boqiao. Zhang Zhenlin and Hu Mingxuan have suffered a recurrence of old injuries, while Jiao Boqiao has a confirmed ligament tear. Whether he undergoes surgery or not is yet to be determined, but regardless, he will miss the February Asian qualifiers. Therefore, Coach Guo Shiqiang has no choice but to look for new talent. He has even gone to the United States to observe new stars such as Zhao Weilun, Wang Junjie, and Xun Sannan. The purpose is clear; Guo Shiqiang wants to cultivate them for the future. Although these individuals are the hope for the future of the men's basketball team, they cannot solve the urgent needs of the team. Coach Guo Shiqiang's main priority now is to find players who…