On January 8, 2024, the 27th round of the regular season of the Chinese Men's Basketball Professional League (CBA) was completed, and the defending champion Liaoning men's basketball team sat at home. In this campaign, the Liaoning men's basketball team strictly controlled the offense of the Beijing Control men's basketball team from beginning to end, and adopted a high-pressure situation from the beginning of the game, so that the opponent's total 27 points in the second and third quarters were far behind the team's 20 points in the same period, thus making the fourth quarter lose suspense early. This is the first decisive battle for the Liaoning men's basketball team to defeat the Beijing Enterprises men's basketball team twice this season, fully demonstrating the strong strength of the defending champions.
Defending champion Liaoning men's basketball coach Ugo expressed his strong recognition of the team's good performance in this game, and six players, including Liu Zhixuan and Cong Mingchen, all scored double-doubles. In particular, Fu Hao's performance was commendable, as the forward shot 8-of-14 from the field in just 23 minutes of playing time, scoring a game-high 21 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out one assist. What's even more rare is that Fu Hao did not make a single mistake in this game, the three-point shot bounced without missing a shot, the shooting rate reached 3 out of 5, and the comprehensive efficiency value was proud of the whole team. He showed a very high level on both offensive and defensive ends, and can be regarded as a key figure in helping the Liaoning men's basketball team win the game.
In addition to this, Coach Ugo also spoke highly of the performance of another player. Although his name is not mentioned in the article, the player has been a standout player in the game, contributing a lot of points and defensive intensity to the team. It is the outstanding performance of the above players that has made the Liaoning men's basketball team successfully curb the momentum of the Beijing Enterprises men's basketball team, and strongly proves the strength and team spirit of the defending champions. Not long ago, Fu Hao attracted widespread attention for his accidental elbow attack in a previous game, and was severely criticized by many fans on social platforms. However, it is commendable that he quickly made a public apology, bravely took responsibility, calmly faced public criticism, and showed perseverance and resilience. After this, although he was banned and punished by the league, it also showed the unique color of Liao Basket in tapping and using Fu Hao's potential. Thanks to Fu Hao's positive attitude and all-round help from Liao Basket, he was able to quickly regain his confidence, and now Liao Basket is in dire need of his contribution, as the team is currently facing a series of serious injuries.
Another player worth mentioning is young player Yu Zechen. He played 19 minutes in the game, contributing six points, one rebound and two blocks on 2-of-4 shooting. Yu Zechen was proactive on the defensive end, with an impeccable overall performance and zero turnovers. In this game, the coach of Hugo implemented a 12-man rotation strategy, so that all the players on the list have a chance to show themselves. Ugo did this mainly to protect the health of his players, and he didn't want to see any of his players get injured due to fatigue. In addition, the other players of the Liaoning men's basketball team played less than 30 minutes. This competition allows us to see the great efforts made by Liao Basketball in cultivating and training players.
They not only pay attention to the technical and strategic training of the team members, but also pay more attention to their psychological condition and health management. Such a comprehensive and meticulous training method is not only beneficial to the all-round development of individual players, but also conducive to improving the overall combat effectiveness of the team. At the same time, the coaching team of Liao Basketball has shown high professionalism and deep emotion in guiding the game and caring for the players. They adapt their tactics and rotation strategies to the characteristics and realities of their players to ensure that each player is getting the most out of them.
In an exclusive interview session after the game, the head coach of Liao Basket revealed with his sincere and profound insights why they were able to successfully win the game. He emphasised that the victory was mainly due to the positive attitude and dedication of the players. When the team's main players, Zhao Jiwei and Cong Mingchen, faced a worrying and widespread injury, the coach expressed praise for them: "Our players are still strong in the difficult situation, and we work together to overcome all difficulties. I think this is the embodiment of team spirit, the fruit of victory watered with countless sweats. ”
Coach Ugo disclosed the specific injury to the public, while making it clear that he will need to wait for the final report of the medical examination to determine the specific situation. However, judging from the images of the pre-game practice Xi exposed by the media, Guo Allen did participate in the team's joint practice, which indicates that his injury may not be too serious. Due to the great concern about the recurrence of Guo Allen's existing injury, Coach Ugo did not send him on the field in recent games. At present, the Liaoning men's basketball team is firmly in the second place in the league with an impressive record - 22 wins and 4 losses. As long as they continue to perform like this, they will likely quickly rise to the top of the league. The head coach of Liao Basketball made it clear that they will train more diligently and work harder to achieve higher glory.
Regarding the team's injury situation, the coach clearly emphasized: "Injuries are indeed an inevitable part of competitive sports, but we have a firm belief and tenacity to overcome all difficulties. I am confident that our athletes have proven their commitment and fighting spirit with their actions. "In this basketball season, various teams, including the Liaoning men's basketball team, have paid great attention to the health of their players and the management of their recovery period. It is particularly worth mentioning that the situation of the Liaoning men's basketball team and its core main player Guo Allen is particularly eye-catching.
For Guo Allen's comeback, the team does not want a quick decision. In the past three games, it is not difficult to see that Guo Allen's performance has shown a fluctuating trend. He performed well in the first two games, scoring 13 points in a single game, which fully demonstrated his strength and momentum. However, in the third game that followed, he only played on the court for just over ten minutes before he had to leave the field at a needless moment due to leg pain. This fact clearly tells us that the health of the players is undoubtedly a top priority that cannot be overlooked, and we cannot afford to ignore the physical risks of the players just for the sake of the pursuit of the game.
Observing Coach Ugo's approach to coaching now seems extremely sensible. He has given every player on the roster a valuable opportunity to play, rather than rushing players back into action who have just recovered. After all, this year's regular season has a long 52-round schedule, and it's only halfway through. If they want to win the championship this year, the first challenge that the Liaoning men's basketball team must overcome is the injury problem. Overcoming injuries is not only a matter of hard work on the players, but also on careful planning and teamwork by the coaching staff. The game entered the third quarter stage of the decisive victory, although the situation was once stretched to 25 points by the Xinjiang men's basketball team, but the tenacious Guangdong men's basketball team approached the draw with a small climax, and the difference was recovered to within 18 points. This kind of indomitable perseverance has brought a deep impression to people, and it also shows the unremitting fighting spirit of the Guangdong men's basketball team.
Entering the fourth quarter of the finals, the Xinjiang men's basketball team needs to maintain a stable psychological outlook and give full play to its expertise, while the Guangdong men's basketball team must adjust its strategy and tactics, double down its defensive efforts, and try to show a more exciting offensive and defensive conversion process. The final result of the game was still full of mystery and suspense, and both teams had a good chance of victory.