In the new home stadium, the BAIC cheerleaders have created a strong home atmosphere. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Fei
On the evening of October 22, the BAIC men's basketball team opened the 2023-2024 season at the Capital Stadium, and with its excellent performance in the second half, the home team defeated the Jilin men's basketball team 104-96, ushering in the start of the season. Fan Ziming contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, 10 points in the third quarter, and cramps in the fourth quarter, becoming the key to victory.
Small foreign aid
Evans scored 5 points on his debut
The season opener has never been easy to play, and the BAIC men's basketball team also met the fans at the new home court, and although it started 5-0, it was overtaken by Jilin team by 10 consecutive points, and then remained behind, ending the half 46-51. Coach Lydon believes that it is normal for players to be anxious or nervous in the home opener, "which is why we had nine errors in the first quarter. ”
At the same time, Lyden recognized the team's defensive motivation and rebounding struggle. In this game, the BAIC men's basketball team won 53-41, including 22 frontcourt rebounds. With a single-quarter score of 37-19 in the third quarter, the team was able to break free from passivity and finally reap the victory.
Evans has a strong sense of passing and his individual scoring ability is yet to be developed. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Fei
In his first CBA regular season game, Evans played 26 minutes, scoring 8 points on 4-of-11 shooting, including 0-of-4 from the outside, as well as 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. After the game, he only gave himself 5 points, and his self-assessment was not too good, and he still needed to continue to adapt and adjust through the game. Evans believes that the intensity of the CBA's confrontation is not a problem, and there are many things he can do better.
Speaking about the new teammate, BAIC's domestic players gave positive feedback. Fan Ziming revealed that Evans likes to communicate with his teammates, discuss the position of the catch, and the details in defense, etc., "He is a capable player, but it will take time. Zhang also believes in Evans' personal abilities and hopes that fans will give him more time. Zeng Fanbo mentioned that Evans is still looking for a tacit understanding with his teammates on the field, "We have chemistry in training and games, and we will get better and better. ”
Zeng Fanbo's three-point and breakthrough kills have helped the team. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Fei
Winner and loser
Fan Ziming fought to cramps for flipping
Fan Ziming, who scored a double-double with 5 players in the BAIC men's basketball team and cut 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, is undoubtedly the MVP of the game, and it was his outbreak in the third quarter that became the key to the reversal. At the beginning of the second half, Fan Ziming let go of his hands and feet, twice played 2+1, and his iconic mid-range shot, grabbed the front court rebound, blocked the opponent, connected with his teammates, contributed 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 assist in a single quarter, and his all-round performance can be called the pillar of BAIC's interior line.
Fan Ziming said after the game that he and the team adjusted their mentality in time at halftime, and as a whole, in accordance with the requirements of the coaching staff, reduced mistakes, strengthened rebounds, and played their own characteristics. When asked about individual play, Fan Ziming first said that "winning is not the credit of one person", and as the team gets back on track, he can also play as a member of the system.
Fan Ziming was on fire in the third quarter and led the team to reverse the game. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Fei
With 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Fan Ziming cramped, and after limping off the court, he immediately lay on the sidelines, and the team doctor and assistant helped him press his legs. Because he fought so fiercely, he reacted on both legs. After processing, Fan Ziming sat on the sidelines drinking water, and a bottle of sports drink quickly bottomed out. After a pause, he returned to the dugout to celebrate the victory with the team.
Fan Ziming told the Beijing News reporter after the game that the consumption of this game is indeed very large, but it can help the team win, and at the same time see that the individual and the team are developing in a good direction, it is still very happy. On the 24th, the second round of the match with Zhejiang Guangsha will be launched again. "We got off to a good start, but the season has just begun, and how to continue the good form is the real challenge." Fan Ziming said.
Beijing News reporter Liu Chen
Edited by Wang Chunqiu
Proofreader: Chen Diyan