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The CBA ushered in five exciting games, four of which attracted much attention, Zhejiang beat Shandong, Liao Basket reversed Shanghai, Guangsha lost to Qingdao, and Beijing was counterattacked by Jilin. The contest between Shanghai and Liaoning even reached the last moment of overtime, but unfortunately it was lost by a narrow margin; Shandong once led at home, but was finally counterattacked by Carrick Jones's quasi-stunner; Beijing Enterprises was counterattacked by the Jilin team at home, and the lead of more than 10 points was reversed at the last moment; Qingdao was the only one to hold the home field, which successfully stopped Guangsha's attack and won a thrilling victory away; in another game, Shenzhen won Tianjin lightly, and exciting scenes were staged on the field. Next, let's take a look at the latest rankings of each team after this round.
Currently, there are five strong teams in the CBA league that are expected to compete for the championship. The Xinjiang team performed well, leading the list with a proud record of seven consecutive wins. It was followed by the Zhejiang team, which successfully reversed Shandong through Jones's stunner in this round, and even if it had one more game, it also beat Liao Basket and ranked second. The Liaoning team also reversed Shanghai in this round, and with the advantage of rebounding and the control of turnovers, they narrowly defeated their opponents in overtime and ranked third. Guangdong are in fourth place for the time being, while Guangsha lost in an upset against Qingdao and dropped them to fifth in the rankings. These five teams are currently favourites to compete with strong opponents and be expected to compete for the title.
In the second echelon, there are teams from Shenzhen, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Beijing, Beijing Enterprises, Shanghai and Shanxi. These teams have been consistent this season and are expected to make the playoffs. Shenzhen is currently ranked sixth, with a big win over the Tianjin men's basketball team, but the team urgently needs to bring in foreign aid to strengthen its strength. The Qingdao team rose to seventh place by virtue of the feat of beating Guangsha. Guangzhou are currently eighth, while Beijing are ninth and tenth. Although the Shanghai team lost to Liaoning in this round, it still ranked 11th, while the Shanxi team fell to 12th due to the recent decline in performance.
The third echelon includes teams from Tianjin, Shandong, Fujian, Tongxi, Jilin, Ningbo, Sichuan and Jiangsu, which are ranked from 13 to 20, and the gap is gradually widening. The top five teams still have a chance to hit the playoffs, among which Tianjin, Shandong and other teams still have the possibility of attacking forward. As for teams such as Ningbo, Sichuan and Jiangsu, they can moderately give up on seeking playoff qualification this season and instead focus on developing young players and striving for a better future.
The Xinjiang team leads the top of the table with a stable performance of 7 consecutive wins, showing strong overall strength. The team's chemistry and excellent tactical execution make them the most serious contenders for the title. Despite being at the top of the table, the season is still long and the other title contenders will certainly not be outdone. The Zhejiang team stabilized the second position through Jones's stunner, showing calmness and decisiveness at critical moments.
The team's attacking end is diverse, and it is difficult for opponents to limit it in a targeted manner. Liao's rebounding control and calm response to adversity did an excellent job, and they remained competitive for the championship. Guangdong are firmly in fourth place and have a strong overall strength, but will need to maintain a consistent performance in the next games. The Guangsha team slipped to fifth in the ranking after losing to Qingdao, which is also a warning that the team needs to readjust its form to avoid continuing to lose points.
The Shenzhen team defeated Tianjin in this round of the game and temporarily ranked sixth, but the team still needs to introduce stronger foreign aid to improve the overall strength. Qingdao moved up to seventh by beating Guangsha, and Yang Hansen's performance was the highlight of the team. Guangzhou and Beijing are in eighth and ninth positions and will need more wins in the next matches to move up the rankings. The team is currently ranked 10th, but will need to be wary of the contenders behind them. Shanghai are still in 11th place, but with Wang Zhelin's return, the team is expected to usher in a better performance. The Shanxi team slipped to 12th due to recent losses.
Among the teams in the third echelon, Tianjin and Shandong still have a certain possibility of competing for playoff qualifications. These five teams will need to find a breakthrough in the next stage and strive for more wins. Relatively speaking, Ningbo, Sichuan and Jiangsu have had a relatively poor season and may need to give up the fight for playoff qualification to focus on developing young players and gaining experience.
The Xinjiang team has shown strong all-round strength this season, winning seven consecutive victories. The team's chemistry and excellent tactical execution were the keys to their success. In the next game, Xinjiang will need to maintain their form while defending to prevent their opponents from finding a breakthrough. If they can continue to perform like this, they will be favourites.
The Zhejiang team reversed Shandong through Jones' stunner and stabilized the second position. The team showed calmness and decisiveness in key moments. Zhejiang's attacking performance was diverse, which made it difficult for opponents to find ways to deal with it. However, they also need to be mindful of defensive issues so as not to lose points at crucial moments.
Liao Basket relied on the control of rebounds and the calm response in adversity to achieve a reversal in the game against Shanghai. It shows how resilient the team is in difficult situations. But they also need to be more efficient on the defensive end to reduce the number of points their opponents score. Liao Basket has a good overall performance on the offensive end, but still needs to find better execution in key moments.
As the defending champions, the Guangdong team is currently ranked fourth and has a strong overall strength. However, the team's defeats in some games show that they also face some problems. In the next matches, Guangdong will need to strengthen their defense, especially against strong opponents. Variety on the offensive end is their strength, but solidity on the defensive end is just as important.
The Guangsha team lost to Qingdao in this round of the game and slipped to fifth in the rankings. It's a warning that the team needs to recalibrate and avoid conceding points again. Guangsha's performance on the offensive end has been a bright spot, but the problems on the defensive end need to be addressed in a timely manner. The team needs to strengthen the defense of the opponent and try to avoid a passive situation.
Xinjiang and Zhejiang are the current favourites to win the championship. The overall strength of the Xinjiang team is strong and has the momentum of consecutive wins. The Zhejiang team showed the ability to win the decisive moment through Jones's key stunner. The two teams are expected to compete fiercely in the playoffs.
Teams ranked in the third echelon, such as Tianjin, Shandong, etc., need to catch up in the next games and compete for playoff qualification. These five teams will need to find a breakthrough in the next stage and strive for more wins. Relatively speaking, Ningbo, Sichuan and Jiangsu have had a relatively poor season and may need to give up the fight for playoff qualification to focus on developing young players and gaining experience.