The Great Reversal! Liao Basket G4 won the three major heroes
1. Parallel goods center Moreland pinched Zhou Qi
The Liaoning men's basketball team made a key comeback in the fourth game of the semifinals, largely due to the excellent performance of center Moreland on the inside. This foreign aid, who was questioned by the outside world as a "parallel import", stepped forward at the most critical moment and won the initiative for the team with his tenacious hard work.
Before the game, Moreland was questioned by public opinion. In the first three matchups, he was completely unable to limit the offensive threat of Zhou Qi, the core of Guangdong's inner line. Zhou Qi relied on his height and arm span advantage to tear through Liaoning's interior defense again and again, becoming a scoring weapon for the Guangdong team. In the face of the strong attack of the national-level center, Moreland seemed to have no way to do it, and the defense was losing one after another.
Just when everyone lost confidence in him, Moreland regained his fighting spirit in the fourth battle and justified himself with practical actions. As soon as he got on the court, he cut into Zhou Qi's defensive field with all his might, and used his tall body to constantly block the opponent's offensive line. Although Zhou Qi occasionally broke through with his excellent individual ability, Moreland was always in place at the first time and used his tough confrontation force to force him to break the attack.
The tenacious pressing on the defensive end also made Zhou Qi feel palpitations many times when attacking. During the game, he was forced to shoot more than once under pressure from Moreland, and the result was mostly a tin cabinet. In the face of such a tough defense, Zhou Qi's scoring efficiency dropped significantly, and the offensive threat also weakened. And Moreland gradually found his rhythm and state in this confrontation of back and forth.
In addition to his contribution on the defensive end, Moreland is also an important force for the Liaoning team on the offensive end. Although his individual scoring is not outstanding, his activities on the inside are enough to contain Guangdong's defense and create more scoring space for his teammates. From time to time, Moreland used his strong body to break away from the defense and create mid-range shooting opportunities for his teammates. And when he plays alone, he will use his tall figure to cover his vision, and then suddenly turn around and score a layup.
Moreland's performance in this matchup can be described as decisive. He used his tenacious hard work to completely limit Zhou Qi's offensive threat, and at the same time created a lot of opportunities for the team on the offensive end. It was with the all-out fight of his "parallel center" that the Liaoning team was finally able to pull back a city and equalize the total score. For a team with an aging squad, the injection of young power like Moreland is undoubtedly a shot in the arm, and their fighting spirit will propel the entire team to a higher level.
Second, Zhang Zhenlin's outside defense is as solid as a rock
In the merit book of the Liaoning men's basketball team's big victory, in addition to Moreland's interior defense, Zhang Zhenlin's outside defense is also indispensable. This veteran of the national player level has always maintained a high-intensity defense in more than 40 minutes of competition, which has become an important cornerstone of the team's victory.
Before the game, Zhang Zhenlin had been regarded as the offensive core of the Liaoning team. As the team's scoring ace, he was a standout performer in the regular season and in his first few playoff games. But in this matchup, Zhang Zhenlin unexpectedly gave up his desire to score and devoted all his energy to defense.
As soon as the game opened, Zhang Zhenlin kept a close eye on the scoring guard of the Guangdong team, Weems. The outstanding, who has been the scoring engine of Guangdong in the first few games, has caused a lot of problems for Liaoning's defense with his mid-range projection. But under Zhang Zhenlin's tight defense, Weems didn't even hit a mid-range shot this time.
In addition to Weems, Zhang's defensive vision also covers the other outside shooters of the Guangdong team. In the game, as long as the ball holder has the opportunity, he will be closely guarded, so that it is difficult for the Guangdong team's attack to organize on the outside. Even Xu Jie, who is about the same height as Zhang Zhenlin, has no power to fight back under his defense.
The all-out effort on the defensive end also greatly reduced Zhang Zhenlin's performance on the offensive end. He scored just five points and shot just 1-of-7 from the field. But it is this fighting spirit regardless of fame and fortune that has become a strong agent to inspire the whole team. Seeing Zhang Zhenlin, a veteran, working so hard, the young teammates naturally ignited their fighting spirit, and the whole team finally played an unforgettable reversal battle.
Although Zhang Zhenlin's performance in this game was mediocre, he used his tenacious hard work to become an important force for the team to win. As a veteran, he used practical actions to explain what it means to go all out and not care about fame and fortune. And this fighting spirit will also infect and inspire the whole team, injecting more fighting spirit and motivation into their future journey.
Third, Fu Hao's offensive firepower is fully opened into Mr. Key
In the merit book of the Liaoning men's basketball team's big victory, Fu Hao is undoubtedly the biggest hero. When the former national player was in the midst of a downturn, he suddenly burst out with amazing offensive firepower and became the biggest driver of the team's victory.
Before the game, Fu Hao had been one of the offensive cores of the Liaoning team. But since leaving the national team in 2022, his form has not fully recovered, and his offensive efficiency and defensive intensity have declined. In this season's league, Fu Hao was even reduced to a substitute for a time, and could only play a limited offensive weight in the substitute lineup.
But in this duel, Fu Hao suddenly opened the offensive floodgates and won the victory for the team with his firepower. As soon as he got on the court, he showed amazing touch, whether it was a mid-range shot or a three-point shot. He scored 31 points in the game, hit 5 three-pointers, and shot 50% from the field, which can be described as a model of offensive core.
Fu Hao's offensive outburst was largely due to the defensive holes of the Guangdong team in the No. 4 position. Due to the absence of substitute foreign aid Ren Junfei, the defense of the Guangdong team in this position is a little stretched. Fu Hao grasped this point and severely punished the defensive negligence at the No. 4 position.
In addition to the recovery of his personal touch, Fu Hao also showed excellent strategic ability in this game. As one of the leading players of the Liaoning team, he will command the positions and movements of his teammates on the offensive end from time to time, creating more scoring opportunities for everyone. During the game, Fu Hao used his personal ability to attract the defense more than once, and then distributed the ball to his teammates in the open position to help them score.
Fu Hao's performance in this game can be described as decisive. His personal offensive outburst not only contributed greatly to the team's victory, but also boosted the morale of the entire team. With the leadership of such a leading star, the Liaoning team will be full of confidence in the future journey, and their championship dream will be clearer because of this.