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The CBA regular season had a key match last night, with the Beijing team facing Nanjing Tongxi at home. Originally, this game was supposed to be the home advantage of the Beijing team, but the result was a big surprise.
The Beijing team not only lost the game, but also lost the demeanor, and the actions of the players caused dissatisfaction among the fans, and some even shouted "shame" and "return the money". What happened in this game? Why did the Beijing team behave like this? Let's analyze it.
First of all, we have to look at the comparison of the strength of the Beijing team and Nanjing Tongxi. The Beijing team is a traditional strong team in the CBA, and the glory of the eight consecutive championships is unforgettable, but in recent years, the strength of the Beijing team has declined, and this season has suffered from injuries, the team's core players Yi Jianlian, Wang Xiaohui, Zhu Yanxi, etc. have missed many games because of injuries, and the team's record is not ideal, currently only ranked tenth, and may even miss the playoffs.
Nanjing Tongxi is the CBA's upstart, although it has not been established for a long time, but the strength of the team should not be underestimated, this season has made breakthrough progress, the team's foreign aid Blakeney is the CBA's scoring champion, the team's local players Xi Relijiang, Zhang Dayu, Li Xiaoxu, etc. also have excellent performance, the team's record is also stable in the top eight, is expected to enter the playoffs. Secondly, we have to look at the game process between Beijing team and Nanjing Tongxi.
From the beginning of the game, Nanjing Tongxi showed strong attacking power, Blakeney and Xi Relijiang teamed up to bomb Beijing's basket, and Beijing's defense appeared loose and weak, unable to limit the opponent's scoring. The Beijing team's offense was also not smooth enough, the team's two foreign aids, Lief and Adams, were sluggish and could not bring firepower support to the team, and the team's local players did not stand up to take responsibility, only Zhai Xiaochuan and Fang Shuo occasionally had some bright spots, but they were far from enough to resist the frenzy of Nanjing Tongxi.
Nanjing Tongxi took a 15-point lead in the first half, and in the second half, it was a perfect ride, and in the third quarter, it defeated the Beijing team by 14 points with a score of 30-16 in a single quarter, and at the end of the third quarter, Nanjing Tongxi has led the Beijing team by 29 points, and there is no suspense about the outcome of the game. In the fourth quarter, the Beijing team did not show any will to fight back, and Nanjing Tongxi continued to maintain an efficient offense, and finally defeated the Beijing team by 33 points with a score of 118-85, completing the season double kill against the Beijing team.
Finally, we're going to look at the actions of the Beijing players during the game. The Beijing team not only lost the game in the game, but also lost the demeanor, and the actions of the players caused dissatisfaction among the fans, and some even shouted "shame" and "return the money".
The players of the Beijing team made two undeserved moves in the game, one was Zhai Xiaochuan, when defending Blakeney, there was an obvious leg extension movement, causing Blakeney to fall, and the referee awarded Zhai Xiaochuan a physical foul after reviewing the video. This action is likely to be deliberate, because Zhai Xiaochuan has been unable to defend against Blakeney in the game, probably because he is resentful and wants to retaliate.
Such a move is very unsporty and will not only hurt the opponent, but also damage your own image. Another time was Fang Shuo, in the fourth quarter of the game, Fang Shuo and Nanjing Tongxi's youngster Yin Chunwen clashed when they were competing for rebounds, and when Fang Shuo turned around, he directly hit Yin Chunwen in the face with his hand, causing players on both sides to push and shove.
After reviewing the footage, the referee awarded Fang Shuo a power-grabbing foul and ejected him from the game. This action is also very irrational, because Fang Shuo is a veteran of the Beijing team and should take the lead, instead of making such a move when the game loses suspense, which will not only affect the morale of the team, but also leave a bad impression on the opponent.
Such a move is very disrespectful and will hurt not only yourself, but also your opponent. In short, the Beijing team not only lost the game in this game, but also lost the demeanor, and the actions of the players caused dissatisfaction among the fans, and some even shouted "Shame" and "Return the money".
This match reflects the decline in the strength of the Beijing team, but also reflects the imbalance of the mentality of the Beijing team, the team needs to remain calm and rational in the game, do not make unsporty moves, but also respect the opponent, in order to win the support and respect of the fans. The Beijing team still has a lot of games to play and a lot of problems to solve, and I hope that the Beijing team can learn from this game, adjust their condition, regain their confidence and style, and bring better performance to the fans.
The Lakers signed Mays, and the two-way contract player was replaced
The Lakers' two-way contract strategy The NBA's two-way contract is a special form of contract that allows teams to move players freely between the NBA and the development leagues without taking up regular contract spots. Such a contract is both an opportunity and a challenge for those fringe players who want to establish themselves in the NBA.
They need to show their ability and value in a limited amount of time and fight for more playing opportunities, even regular contracts. The Lakers are a team that values two-way contracts, and in this way, they have discovered some potential players, such as Caruso and Horton-Tucker.
This season, the Lakers have not given up on two-way contract players, and on January 9, they signed Trail Blazers waiver Skyler Mays for the second two-way contract player adjustment in just a few days. Mays is a 1.93-meter-tall point guard, 26 years old, who was drafted by the Hawks with the 50th overall pick in the second round in 2020 and played two seasons with the Hawks, playing for the Trail Blazers last season.
He played in 21 games for the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 6.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 38.4 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three-point range and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. Mace's strength lies in his speed and ability to break through, and he is able to use his quick changes of direction to tear through opponents' defences and create chances.
He's also good on the ball and can find open teammates and give them assists. He is also very aggressive defensively and is able to put some pressure on his opponents.
Mays' weakness lies in his outside shooting, and his three-point shooting percentage is not high, which limits his offensive efficiency. His body is not very strong, and sometimes he is disadvantaged by his opponent's physical confrontation.
Whether Mays can gain a foothold with the Lakers The Lakers signed Mays in order to increase the team's point guard depth and improve the team's youthfulness. The Lakers' main point guard is the veteran Rondo, whose experience and big heart are valuable assets for the team, but his age and injuries are also hidden dangers for the team.
The Lakers' backup point guard is Caruso, and his energy and defense are important support for the team, but his offense has been inconsistent at times. Another player on the Lakers' two-way contract is Vindler, a talented scorer who leaves much to be desired for his defense and teamwork.
Mays' ability to gain a foothold with the Lakers depends on his ability to show his worth in limited opportunities and chemistry with the team's core players, James and Davis. Mays needs to improve his outside shooting to fit the Lakers' offensive system, and he also needs to strengthen his defense to meet the Lakers' defensive requirements.
Metz also needs to keep himself motivated and confident and not be overwhelmed by pressure and competition. If Mace can do that, he could find his place with the Lakers and even be a surprise for the Lakers.