The Chinese men's basketball team, which is struggling in front of others, is now under heavy pressure, and their journey has become bumpy and difficult. After two consecutive defeats, the situation they find themselves in has become extremely serious. In the World Cup group stage, the Chinese men's basketball team first suffered a 42-point defeat from Serbia, and then lost to South Sudan, trailing by 20 points. This result puts them at the bottom of the group standings with a dismal goal difference of -62 points.
Serbia leads with a 2-0 record, while South Sudan has a 1-1 record with a net win score of +15. Puerto Rico has a 1-1 record with a net win score of -12 points. While the possibility of advancing to the round of 16 remains, it has become slim for the Chinese men's basketball team. They must beat Puerto Rico by at least 36 points in their next game and want South Sudan to lose to Serbia. Only in this way can they retain the hope of qualifying.
As things stand, this is undoubtedly an extremely difficult task. The performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the first two games was unsatisfactory, and mistakes on the defensive end and slump on the offensive end became problems. The players need to regain their form in a short period of time and readjust their mentality to fully cope with the next challenges.
The Chinese men's basketball team needs to carefully analyze the problems in the first two games, find out the crux and solve them. The toughness of their opponents is a wake-up call for them to focus on strengthening their defense, improving their ability to compete for rebounds, reducing turnovers and strengthening teamwork. Only then will it be possible for them to achieve a big win in the next match. Faced with this task, the Chinese men's basketball team faces an extremely difficult challenge. First of all, beating Puerto Rico by 36 points was not an easy task, which required them to perform well and cooperate with the team to maximize the overall strength of the team. At the same time, South Sudan's loss to Serbia is only a possibility, perhaps they will show stronger strength and completely dash the dream of the Chinese men's basketball team to qualify.
This does not mean that the Chinese men's basketball team has no hope. Despite their difficult situation, they still have the opportunity to fight back. As a high-level team, they have to give their all in the final game and show their strength and team spirit. Whatever the outcome, they should be proud of their struggles. The Chinese men's basketball team needs to adjust its mentality and enhance its confidence. Two consecutive defeats are undoubtedly a huge blow to the confidence of the players, but it does not mean the end of the game. Every game has the potential to come back, and as long as they can face the difficulties positively and give their all, they have a chance to achieve a counterattack. They must believe in their own strength and believe that they can defeat any strong enemy.
The Chinese men's basketball team needs to adopt an active game strategy and play to the strengths of individuals and teams. When facing strong opponents, they should not adopt a conservative style of play, but should bravely show their characteristics and style. Offensively, it is necessary to be proactive, flexible and changeable, looking for the opponent's weaknesses and carrying out targeted attacks; Defensively be solid and powerful, closely defend opponents' scoring points, and fight for steals and rebounds.
In the post-match interview, Zhao Rui expressed regret and apologized to all fans who followed the Chinese men's basketball team. However, netizens generally believe that Zhao Rui does not need to apologize, and other players should express their apologies. To understand this view, we have to carefully analyze the performance on the field.
Zhao Rui's performance is undoubtedly commendable. He shot 4 of 7 shots, shot 75% from three-point range, scored 13 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and had a plus-minus of -8 in the entire team, second only to Zhou Peng's -4. In fact, if it weren't for Zhao Rui's three-pointer, the Chinese men's basketball team would probably have collapsed in the first half. His performance gave the Chinese team some room for error.
In this game, except for Zhao Rui, the performance of other players was indeed disappointing. However, Zhao Rui should not be held solely responsible. The failure of the Chinese men's basketball team is not only due to the poor performance of individual players, but more because of the cooperation and tactical strategy of the entire team.
According to Du Feng, former head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team, in the game commentary, there are certain problems with Qiao Shuai's defensive tactics. The Chinese men's basketball team lacks diversity on the defensive end, leaving the opponent in a more moderate state. This is also evident on the field. The South Sudanese team can easily attack the basket and score very efficiently. This is not a problem that Zhao Rui can solve alone, and it requires the whole team to adjust.
In the post-match interview, Zhao Rui expressed regret and apologized to all fans who followed the Chinese men's basketball team. This attitude and sense of responsibility are commendable, but we also want to give Zhao Rui recognition for his personal achievements. His outstanding performance in the game cannot be ignored, and his presence provides some hope and direction for improvement for the Chinese men's basketball team.
Despite the grim situation, the Chinese men's basketball team still has the possibility of advancing to the round of 16. In the face of difficult situations, they need to remain calm, determined, and give it their all. Only by doing your best on the field can you have a chance to succeed. The future of the Chinese men's basketball team depends on their hard work and struggle, and we expect them to show their tenacious fighting spirit and rise in adversity in the next games.
Overall, the defeat of the Chinese men's basketball team in this game is a team problem, and Zhao Rui should not be solely responsible. He doesn't need to apologize, other players should apologize to the fans. At the same time, Qiao Shuai's tactics also need to be reflected and adjusted. It is hoped that the Chinese men's basketball team can readjust its state, find a development path that suits them, and achieve better results in future games.