Why was Guo Shiqiang called out of class? The team fell to 12th place after three consecutive defeats, but it was by no means his own responsibility
Guangzhou men's basketball team's dilemma: Can Guo Shiqiang turn things around?
Halfway through the CBA regular season, the performance of Guangzhou Longshi was disappointing. Last night, they lost to Shandong by 20 points, suffered three consecutive defeats, and also fell to 12th place in the standings, with little hope of making the playoffs. And the team's head coach Guo Shiqiang is also facing increasing pressure, and some people even asked him to leave class. Is Guo Shiqiang really the culprit of the Guangzhou men's basketball team?
The problem of the Guangzhou men's basketball team: foreign aid is unstable, and the local core is declining
To analyze the reasons for the decline in the performance of the Guangzhou men's basketball team, you can't just blame Guo Shiqiang, but also look at the team's lineup and tactics. First of all, the foreign aid of the Guangzhou team this year has changed too much, and it is almost a complete reorganization. Last season, Guangzhou's foreign players were Bale, Brooks and Carter, with Bell being the team's leading scorer, averaging 23.9 points per game and working well with local players. However, this season, Bale did not renew his contract, and the Guangzhou team changed three new foreign players, namely Harris, Morris and Jackson. Although the individual abilities of these three foreign players are good, their run-in with the team is not enough, and their style is also very different from last season's foreign aid, which leads to the chaos of the Guangzhou team's tactical system, and it is difficult to play a stable effect.
Secondly, the local core players of the Guangzhou team did not play at the level they should have, and even regressed significantly. Chen Yingjun, for example, is the captain of the Guangzhou team and the main guard of the national team, and last season, he averaged 16.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, and was the soul of the team. This season, however, his stats have dropped dramatically, with only 13.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists so far this round, and his shooting percentage has dropped to 42.9 percent from 46.8 percent last season. Chen Yingjun's declining form directly affected the offensive efficiency and defensive stability of the Guangzhou team, and also made the team lack sufficient firepower and resilience when playing against strong teams.
In addition, there is another phenomenon worth mentioning, that is, Cui Yongxi of the Guangzhou team, although his statistics have improved, but his efficiency has not improved. Cui Yongxi is Guangzhou's homegrown star, averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game last season while shooting 45.3 percent from the field, 37.1 percent from three-point range and 89.9 percent from the free-throw line. This season, his stats have become 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists, which looks like an improvement, but his shooting percentage has dropped to 45.1 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from three-point range and 77.4 percent from the free throw line, each of which is down from last season, suggesting that his scoring is achieved by increasing the number of shots, not by improving the shooting percentage. This way of scoring will not help the overall efficiency of the team, but will affect the team's offensive rhythm and tactical execution.
Guo Shiqiang's dilemma: limited ability, but irreplaceable
In the face of the problem of the Guangzhou men's basketball team, Guo Shiqiang, as the head coach, of course, has to bear certain responsibilities, after all, he is the team's tactical command and spiritual leader, and his decision-making and adjustment are directly related to the success or failure of the team. However, we cannot ignore the contribution and value of Guo Shiqiang, who has also made a lot of achievements and progress during his tenure in Guangzhou. Objectively speaking, Guo Shiqiang is a coach who can ensure the team's lower limit, but may not be able to hit the upper limit, his advantages are steady, pragmatic and diligent, and his disadvantages are the lack of innovation, flexibility and change. When he was in the Liaoning team, he was in this style, he led the Liaoning team to the finals for many years, but every time he almost missed the championship, which is regrettable. When he was in the Guangzhou team, he also had this style, he led the Guangzhou team to the playoffs for three consecutive years, but every time he stopped in the first round, which is a pity.
However, for the Guangzhou team, Guo Shiqiang is already the most suitable coach, because no other coach in China can do better than him. The strength and funds of the Guangzhou team are not the first-class level of the CBA, and if they want to gain a foothold in the CBA, they need an experienced, capable and courageous coach, and Guo Shiqiang is such a person. When he was in the Liaoning team, he proved his level, and when he was in the Guangzhou team, he also showed his value. He not only led the team to achieve results, but also cultivated young players such as Choi Yong-hee and Wang Zirui, laying the foundation for the future of the team. Maybe he is not the best coach, but he is definitely not the backstabbing man of the Guangzhou men's basketball team.
The way out for the Guangzhou men's basketball team: stick to the belief and strive to improve
The current situation of the Guangzhou men's basketball team is not optimistic, but it is not hopeless. The team still has half of the regular season to play, and as long as they can stick to their beliefs and work hard to improve, they still have a chance to make the playoffs. The team's foreign players need to run in with the team as soon as possible, find the best way to cooperate, and give full play to their own characteristics and advantages. The homegrown core of the team needs to get back into shape as soon as possible, regain their confidence and feeling, and play their level and role.
Beijing Holdings won four consecutive victories, and Shanxi Fenjiu suffered a reversal
Background
In the 24th round of the CBA regular season, Beijing Holdings challenged Shanxi Fenjiu away. This is the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Beijing Holdings winning 106-98 at home against Shanxi Fenjiu last time out. Beijing Enterprises are currently sixth in the table and have already secured a playoff spot, while Shanxi Fenjiu is in tenth place and is still fighting for a ticket to the final playoff game. This match is very important for both sides, and whoever can win will be able to increase their confidence and rankings.
Section 1 Shanxi Fenjiu got off to a strong start
After the start of the game, Shanxi Fenjiu played a wave of 9-3 small climax, showing the momentum of the home team. Beijing Holdings, on the other hand, was a little slow to heat up, and the offensive end did not find a rhythm. However, with the play of Kai Felder and Chang Lin, Beijing Holdings gradually found its form, overtook the score, and led by 9 points at one point. Shanxi Fenjiu did not give up, relying on the continuous scores of Zhang Ning and Li Xiaoxu to narrow the difference. At the end of the first quarter, Beijing Enterprises led Shanxi Fenjiu 30-23.
Section 2 The two sides are evenly matched
In the second quarter, the two sides launched a fierce confrontation, and the score alternated leads many times, and the scene was very exciting. Shanxi Fenjiu's Zhang Ning had a strong performance in the quarter, hitting two three-pointers for a total of 13 points and was the team's leading scorer. Not to be outdone, Beijing Holdings' Zou Yuchen contributed 10 points, including a dunk that drew cheers from the crowd. In this quarter, the two sides played inextricably and ended in a 54-54 draw, with neither having the upper hand.
Section 3 Beijing Holdings' counterattack was successful
In the third quarter, Shanxi Fenjiu once again took the lead and took a slight lead 61-59. However, Beijing Holdings did not panic and quickly launched a counterattack, not only tying the score, but also opening up a gap of 7 points. Meng Zikai of Beijing Holdings became the team's leading scorer in this fastest-paced stage, hitting three three-pointers to score a total of 13 points and play a personal highlight. In this section of the game, Beijing Enterprises led Shanxi Fenjiu 86-79 and achieved a key advantage.
Section 4 Beijing Holdings locks in the win
In the fourth quarter, Shanxi Fenjiu's performance was a little bad, with many mistakes and lax defense, and the score once fell behind by 16 points. Although there was a wave of counterattacks in the festival, the advantage of Beijing Holdings was still obvious, and it did not give the opponent any chance. Kai Felder and Chang Lin continued to play steadily, with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists and a big double-double of 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists respectively, leading Beijing Enterprises to a 113-103 victory and a four-game winning streak.
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