Liaoning vs Zhejiang, Liaoning suffered their third defeat of the season in this contest. Statistically, Liaoning showed a clear advantage in rebounding, but it was quite disappointing in three-point shooting: only 9 of 33 attempts were exchanged, and only 27% of the shots were made. Zhejiang's 41% shooting rate was as high as 41%, and this difference became the key to Liaoning's defeat.
In terms of the overall performance of the game, the biggest problem for the Liaoning team seems to be the physical condition of the players. Except for Zhang Zhenlin, the other main players seem to be in a slump. Fergus, in particular, was nowhere near usual in this game. Aside from a brief seven-point highlight in the third quarter, he was without a bright spot for most of the game. On the other hand, although Zhao Jiwei contributed 15 points and 7 assists, he also had 8 turnovers and failed to effectively limit the opponent's Wu Qian on the defensive end. This performance can be attributed to the strategy of head coach Ugo in part, and the long-term and high-intensity use of several main players has undoubtedly exacerbated their physical and psychological fatigue.
Not only did they lose, but the Liaoning team also had another bad news, that is, the star Guo Allen was injured again. It is reported that this injury will keep him out for a considerable period of time, and it is possible that he will be reimbursed in stages, which is undoubtedly a major blow to the team. Guo Allen's injury is a leg muscle strain, which has been a recurring problem for him in the past two seasons. He missed 21 rounds of competition due to the same injury at the start of the season and did not officially return until the 22nd round.
According to Liaoning media, the coaching staff had hoped that Guo Allen would have postponed his comeback, at least until after the match with Zhejiang. However, Guo Allen himself was anxious to return to the game and play a strong team, so he decided to make a comeback on December 29. Although he found some form against Fujian, the high-intensity game he faced in the playoffs was clearly too much for his body to endure when he had just returned, which eventually led to another leg muscle strain.
Guo Allen's absence is a huge blow to Liaoning, and his continued absence means that the team has lost a major scoring point. In addition, the team also seems to be stretched thin in terms of player rotation, and Zhao Jiwei is under great pressure at the back. Fortunately, the hand-emperor performed well in these two games, which is good news for the Liaoning team.
Allen has been plagued by a leg strain for the past two years and missed a number of games last season. However, in training before the start of the season, he was unfortunately injured again, which further exacerbated his injury. Some fans suggested that Allen Guo should give up the idea of rushing back and devote himself to recovery treatment. But as a professional athlete, his body maintenance is a complex issue. Prolonged rest can lead to muscle deterioration and affect competitive performance. At the same time, if you don't participate in high-intensity competitions for a long time, you are more likely to get injured once you suddenly face fierce competition.
Historically, many top athletes have been at risk of repeated injuries when they come back after an injury. As fans, we may need to be mentally prepared that Allen Guo may not be able to return to peak form. I only hope that Guo Allen can enjoy the happiness brought by basketball, stay healthy as much as possible, dedicate more exciting games to the fans, and bring more championships to the Liaoning team!
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