On December 12, Chinese men's basketball center Zhou Qi was named the best player in the newly joined Australian Professional League.
The official website of the Australian League reported that in the regular season held in Melbourne on the same day, under the gaze of 6361 fans, the starting center Zhou Qi led the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix to defeat the city rival Melbourne United 94:86, helping the team to achieve three consecutive wins in the new season.
Zhou Qi scored a game-high 22 points, grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks. The official website of the Australian League commented that "Chinese superstar" Zhou Qi also played well in the dominance of the inner line and at both ends of the attack and defense, which was the key to the Phoenix's victory.
This is Zhou Qi's third game for the Phoenix in the new season. After making his Australian regular season debut on 4 December, he said, "I know I'm in the jungle and need to be tougher and work harder!" That's what I'm here to learn. I am the last gate, but I am not afraid of any confrontation. After the 12th game, Zhou Qi was satisfied with his performance. He said on his personal Microblog that it was a fierce competition and a victory for teamwork, feeling that "one game is better than the other." ”
On the same day, Liu Chuanxing, another Chinese men's basketball center who joined the Australian League, helped the Brisbane Bullets beat the Perth Wildcats on the road to win and lose one in the new season. Liu Chuanxing played for more than 7 minutes, scoring 2 points and 4 rebounds.
Photo: Zhou Qi Weibo
Source: Xinhua News Agency
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