In a fierce matchup, the Guangdong basketball team ushered in an eye-catching victory, but it was not an ordinary battle. Zhou Qi and Hu Mingxuan hung up the exemption card at half time, and Coach Du Feng once again showed his bold and clever strokes. In the past, Xu Jie has made huge sacrifices for the team, giving up possession on the offensive end and putting all his energy into defense. However, as the data declined, he also spent some time in the midst of a lot of doubts.
In the game, Coach Du Feng rearranged him as an offensive arrow, adjusted Waters and Marchand to a supporting position, while Hu Mingxuan chose to take a rotational break. Xu Jie was very comfortable with a lot of possession, and he turned on the wild mode in the first half. In the first two quarters of the game, he had a fierce scoring duel with his opponent Blakeney. Xu Jie scored 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Blakeney responded with 28 points.
When he has a lot of balls, Xu Jie regains the most familiar offensive feeling. Du Feng directly arranged for him to play the whole first half and let him play to his heart's content. Waters and Marchand dished out nine assists, and this time, they were the playmakers, and Xu Jie started the attack in this mode. This is also a way to prove Xu Jie's strength to the outside world.
Also playing in the first half was the veteran Ren Junfei. This season, his performances have been truly impressive, and every game has been a high-intensity campaign. In the first two games, he played around 40 minutes. And in this game, Coach Du Feng continued to entrust him with important responsibilities and let him play the first half.
Facing Tongxi's inner group, Ren Junfei played very skillfully. He hit all six shots and finished with 17 points, three rebounds and three assists. He and Xu Jie contributed a total of 39 points and 5 rebounds in the first half, becoming the team's big contributor to suppressing the opponent. However, the starting center Xu Xin was not able to regain reuse in this game, and was replaced after only 1 minute.
It can be seen from his confrontation with Zeng Fanri that Xu Xin's defensive experience is indeed lacking. Zeng Fanri pretended to pass the ball, and Xu Xin's center of gravity was immediately deceived away, causing Zeng Fanri to score easily. This defensive round made Coach Du Feng very dissatisfied. However, in the case that Guangdong did not suffer a loss in the first half, it was mainly due to Zhang Hao's excellent performance.
Zhang Hao's defensive performance in the first half was very good, and on the offensive end, his breakthrough was very resolute. He forced his way through the inside line and even made a physical foul on Zeng Fanri. He is one of the toughest strikers in the Guangdong team at the moment, and he plays with ease against the opponent's twin towers.
Although Zhou Qi took turns to rest, Guangdong's inner line did not suffer. Coach Du Feng's use of people in this battle was bold and accurate, showing the flavor of the three-consecutive championship period. On the offensive end, he reused Xu Jie and Ren Junfei, while on the defensive end, he gave Zhang Hao enough trust. Such an employment strategy allowed Guangdong to directly beat Tongxi in the first half.
Behind such a victory, we also see some undercurrents of problems. Xu Xin's lack of defensive experience was exposed, making him a little powerless in the position. Coach Du Feng's dissatisfaction with him also made the team's interior defense face some tests. This also makes people wonder whether Guangdong can rely on such a strategy in the long-term competition.
In this match, the rotation of Zhou Qi and Hu Mingxuan also caused some controversy. Although Coach Du Feng successfully won the game through bold use of people, whether it is worth resting the two core players at critical moments is still a hotly debated topic. Some people think it's protecting the players' fitness, while others think it's taking risks.
Xu Jie's emergence in this game makes people have to be impressed by his multi-faceted ability. For a long time, Xu Jie has been silently contributing to the team on the court, focusing on the defensive end. However, with this match, he showed his potential as an offensive arrow. Coach Du Feng's employment decision allowed him to easily score 22 points in the first half, which contributed to the team's lead. This is not only a test of the depth of the team, but also a testament to the multi-faceted development of the players.
Whether the success in this game is just a fluke or whether it can be sustained in future matches will need to be tested by time. It remains to be seen how Xu Jie will perform on the offensive end, and it is also unknown whether the opponent will be able to find a quick response. The variables on the pitch test the wisdom of the coach all the time.
Ren Junfei's wonderful performance also became the key to the team's victory in this game. His clever manipulation and efficient scoring have brought the team a considerable advantage. However, as a veteran, whether his fitness will be able to maintain a high level throughout the season, especially in the tight playoffs, is also a matter of concern. Whether the team's long-term plans and strategies can balance the development of both veteran and young players requires the coaching staff to make informed decisions.
Xu Xin's performance exposed his shortcomings on the defensive end, especially the opponent's fake pass drama that made him unable to do so. This may be a shortcoming of the team on the inside, and it is also something that the coaching staff needs to pay attention to and adjust in the subsequent games. How to balance the overall lineup of the team so that every player can play at their best at critical moments is a serious challenge for Coach Du Feng.
Although Zhang Hao's excellent performance in defense and offense has brought a lot of surprises to the team, it also highlights the team's high dependence on the inside. If he suffers an injury or is out of form during a game, it is still a question to be seen whether the team's interior defense can remain so strong. The depth of the squad and the play of the substitutes became the potential bottlenecks that plagued the team.
As for the rotation of Zhou Qi and Hu Mingxuan, although this has brought success to the team to a certain extent, it has also caused some controversy. Whether it is to protect the players' fitness or take unnecessary risks at a critical moment is a hotly debated topic. Some people think that a reasonable rotation over a long season will help keep players in shape, while others worry that such a decision could cost some winning opportunities in the game.
Although this game brought victory to the Guangdong basketball team, the gains and losses and problems also made fans and professional commentators full of expectations. Behind this, Coach Du Feng needs to maintain a high degree of vigilance in employing people and tactics, and find a balance in the team's development strategy. In the long journey of the basketball season, every game is a grind, and every tactical adjustment is related to the fate of the entire team. And this victory is just the beginning.