3-2! Lin Gaoyuan eliminated Ma Long, raised his arms and roared in celebration, and met Fan Zhendong in the semifinals
On January 4, 2023, the men's singles 1/4 finals of the WTT Doha Men's Finals staged a classic showdown of the national table tennis civil war, Lin Gaoyuan eliminated the world's No. 1 opponent with a thrilling score of 3-2 in the five-game battle with Ma Long, becoming the only unseeded player in the semifinals, and his next round opponent is Fan Zhendong. This game fully demonstrated Lin Gaoyuan's strength and progress, but also made Ma Long feel regret and loss, although he equalized twice, but in the end he could not prevent Lin Gaoyuan's victory. This is a game worth remembering and Xi, let's review the wonderful moments of the game.
At the beginning of the game, Lin Gaoyuan showed strong aggression and self-confidence, he did not give Ma Long any chance, but took the initiative to launch a fierce attack, his first three boards were very stable and accurate, while Ma Long seemed a little slow and hesitant, his mistakes were obviously more than Lin Gaoyuan, Lin Gaoyuan quickly achieved a huge advantage of 10-3, Ma Long could only save a game point, Lin Gaoyuan easily won the first game 11-4, giving Ma Long a heavy blow.
In the second game, Ma Long began to counterattack, he adjusted his serve and forehand, played more actively and actively, his attack was very powerful, Lin Gaoyuan began to make some mistakes, Ma Long scored consecutive points in the middle of the game, leading 8-3, although Lin Gaoyuan recovered two points, but Ma Long did not give him any chance, 11-5 pulled back a game, equalized the score.
In the third game, Lin Gaoyuan once again showed his strength, his return was very good, his rush was fast, Ma Long was a little passive, Lin Gaoyuan scored three points in a row after a 3-3 draw, leading 6-3, he was in very good shape, and his punch roar expressed his passion. Ma Long did not give up, he improved his twisting quality, quickly caught up with the score, Lin Gaoyuan's pick mistake, let Ma Long overtake 9-8, Lin Gaoyuan did not panic, he scored three points in a row, won another game 11-9, and led 2-1.
In the fourth game, Ma Long launched a counterattack again, his forehand attack was very strong, Lin Gaoyuan was a little unable to deal with it, Ma Long started with 5-1, although Lin Gaoyuan recovered two points, but Ma Long's forehand threat was too great, Lin Gaoyuan could not effectively defend, Ma Long led 8-3, Lin Gaoyuan scored three points in a row, approaching the point difference, Ma Long immediately asked for a timeout, he needed to adjust his state, in the case of the national table tennis civil war, there is no off-court guidance, can only rely on himself. After returning from the timeout, Malone scored to stop the bleeding, and Lin Gaoyuan saved two game points, and Malone won the game 11-9 and dragged the game into a deciding game.
In the decisive game, Lin Gaoyuan scored four points in a row at the beginning, his offensive speed and strength were amazing, Ma Long was a little passive, Lin Gaoyuan chose to pause after losing a point, he needed to stabilize his mentality, Ma Long chased to 3-4, Lin Gaoyuan scored to stop the bleeding, at the critical moment, Lin Gaoyuan scored continuously, withstood the pressure, won the game 11-6, won the victory with a total score of 3-2, and advanced to the semifinals, his performance was very good, worthy of congratulations.
In this game, Lin Gaoyuan's performance was indeed better, whether it was the attack of the first three boards, or the ability to adjust after losing points in a row, it showed his strength and progress, and his mentality was also very good, he was not affected by Ma Long's fame and ranking, but gave full play to his characteristics and advantages, and his victory was well deserved. Although Ma Long lost, but there is nothing to be ashamed of, his counterattack is also wonderful, his forehand and twist are very powerful, his experience and psychology are also very strong, although he equalized twice, but in the end he was unable to prevent Lin Gaoyuan's victory, which also shows the overall strength and competitiveness of national table tennis, this is a high-level game, but also a friendly game, both players have shown their style and level, but also brought us a wonderful visual feast, let us applaud them, but also cheer for the national table tennis.
The Nuggets reversed the Warriors, Murray Gordon both broke out, and Curry was powerless
One of the highlights of the NBA regular season is between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets. It's a matchup between two Western Conference powerhouses, and it's also a battle between two MVP candidates, Curry and Jokic. The result of the game came as many expected, as the Nuggets came from 18 points behind to beat the Warriors 130-127, ending their two-game losing streak and ending the Warriors' four-game winning streak. The Nuggets' Murray and Gordon played well in the fourth quarter, scoring 28 and 23 points respectively, while the Warriors' Curry scored 35 points but couldn't help his team hold on to the win in the final moments.
The Nuggets led the first quarter and scored 15 points alone
At the beginning of the game, the Nuggets showed strong offensive power and suppressed the Warriors with a 10-2 start. The Warriors' offense looked lackluster, with multiple turnovers and missed shots. The Nuggets' Jokic dominates the interior, not only scoring easily, but also creating opportunities for his teammates. He scored 15 points in the quarter, including three three-pointers, and showed his all-around skills. The Warriors only found some sense in the second half of the quarter, relying on back-to-back scoring by Curry and Wiggins to tie the score and outrun their opponents by 10 points. But the Nuggets didn't give up, and they regained the lead with a 9-0 spurt in the final minute of the quarter. At the end of the quarter, the Nuggets led the Warriors 34-33.
The Nuggets opened up in the second quarter, and Murray scored 13 points
In the second quarter of the game, the Warriors' bench lineup went on an 8-0 run to regain the lead over the Nuggets. But the Nuggets didn't panic, and they stabilized the situation and gradually found their rhythm under the leadership of Jokic and Murray. They went on a 16-2 run midway through the quarter to stretch the score to 53-46. The Warriors stepped up their defense in the second half of the quarter in an attempt to close the gap, but the Nuggets' Murray scored back-to-back points in the final minute of the quarter, including a three-pointer, to help the Nuggets maintain their lead. Murray scored 13 points in the quarter and became the Nuggets' leading scorer. At the end of the quarter, the Nuggets led the Warriors 70-63.
The Warriors fought back in the third quarter, and Curry contributed 10 points
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to maintain their offensive momentum, extending the margin to 10 points. The Warriors' offense still hasn't found an effective way, and the Nuggets' defense makes it difficult for them to make good shots. But the Warriors didn't give up, and they started a crazy comeback under Curry's leadership. They went on a 24-4 run midway through the quarter to tie the score and outrun their opponents by 15 points. Curry scored 10 points in the quarter, including two three-pointers, showing off his superstar style. The Nuggets tried to hold their ground in the second half of the quarter, but the Warriors' defense has found weaknesses in the Nuggets, making it difficult for them to score. At the end of the quarter, the Warriors led the Nuggets 107-94.
The Nuggets came back in the fourth quarter, and Gordon scored 15 points
At the start of the fourth quarter, the Warriors seemed to have the initiative to win, and they opened the quarter with a 14-9 offensive wave to extend the margin to 18 points. The Nuggets are in a desperate situation at this point, and they must make a final effort to make a comeback. Led by Gordon and Murray, they embarked on a stunning comeback. They went on a 28-8 run midway through the quarter to tie the score and outrun their opponents by three points. Gordon scored 15 points in the quarter, including a crucial three-pointer, and became the Nuggets' savior. The Warriors didn't give up in the second half of the quarter, and with the help of Curry and Wiggins, they chased the score to a tie. But the Nuggets relied on two free throws from Murray in the final minute to seal the victory. In the end, the Nuggets reversed the Warriors 130-127 to complete a shocking comeback.
It was a good game and both teams showed their quality and resilience. The Nuggets, falling behind, didn't give up and completed an incredible comeback to prove themselves to be one of the strongest teams in the West. Although the Warriors lost the game, they did not lose their dignity, and they showed great fighting power under the leadership of Curry, but they were unable to take advantage of the opportunity in the final moments. This game is also a matchup between two MVP candidates, Jokic and Curry both have excellent performances, but in the end it was Jokic who led the Nuggets to win the game, and maybe this will have some impact on the MVP race. Regardless, it was a game to remember and a game to learn Xi, and both teams gave us great basketball.
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