This year's CBA regular season is really a hodgepodge, with all kinds of flavors. The Spring Festival is coming soon, and this basketball dinner is coming to an end. After every game, a playoff seat is like a game of chair grabbing, you may go up if you win, and you may have to go home if you lose. The last one basically decides who will have the last laugh. We'll have to talk about the stories behind these key moments and the challenges of the team.
Let's talk about the teams that went out early, Ningbo, Sichuan, and Jiangsu, whose playoff train tickets are long gone. But that doesn't mean they're willing to lose, and every game is still fought to the death. Although they are at the bottom of the standings, this fighting spirit is really worthy of praise.
Look at the teams that barely squeezed into the playoffs, Shandong, Fujian, and Jilin, each team has its own troubles. The Shandong team injured his foot because of Gao Shiyan, and Fujian and Jilin were under a lot of pressure because they won too few games. Jilin, in particular, had their playoff dreams almost ruined by a string of bad luck, including a controversial decision by the referee and the injury of the team's big man Jiang Weize. However, Jiang Weize is back, bringing hope to the team.
Those teams that sit firmly in the middle of the standings are basically locked in the playoffs. Zhejiang, Guangsha, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Beikong, Qingdao, and Shanghai have maintained a good winning rate and entered the playoffs steadily. Among them, the home record of the Zhejiang team and the ability to play a strong team are particularly eye-catching. But in the final round of direct confrontation with Guangdong, the pressure is huge, and this game can directly affect the final ranking.
The situation with the Guangsha team is even more complicated. Sun Minghui is not there, the team is like missing a heart, losing one after another, and the hope of the playoffs is almost gone. If Sun Minghui can't return in time, the team's life will be even more difficult.
At the top of the list, Liaoning and Xinjiang are the big leaders of this season, and every game is related to the trend of the standings. Despite the challenges of the final rounds, they maintained their lead heading into the playoffs. Liaoning even had a chance to overtake Xinjiang in the last few games, showing their fighting spirit and team cohesion.
But the game is always full of uncertainty, and teams like Tianjin and Fujian can upset against strong teams, especially Tianjin, who first beat Guangdong and then upset Fujian away. These games not only surprise fans, but also prove that any team in the CBA has the potential to turn the tables around.
In 38 rounds, there are many upsets. Liaoning lost away to Beijing Holdings, which was not only an 8-game winning streak in the history of Beijing Holdings, but also the first time they defeated Liaoning. The result of this game is not only because Zhang Zhenlin did not play, but more importantly, the Liaoning team needs to reflect. Although BEWG lacked a few key players, their teamwork and desire to win helped them achieve victory in the end.
Xinjiang also suffered, as they were beaten by Shanxi in a stunning comeback with an 18-point lead. The Shanxi team didn't have many three-pointers, but the stability at the critical moment and the effective breakthrough of Xinjiang's defense finally allowed them to complete a big reversal. This is a wake-up call for Xinjiang to show that they still have a lot of room for improvement on the defensive end.
The Canton team's losing streak has almost dashed their championship hopes. Sun Minghui's continuous absence greatly reduced the team's performance, scoring only 80 points in two consecutive games, losing to Nanjing Tongxi. It's not just a lack of personnel, it's a tactical and psychological problem that the team needs to solve.
The situation of the Guangdong team is not optimistic, the performance in January has been up and down, although there are no major injuries, the team's performance is worrying. Shenzhen and Beijing Enterprises are in hot pursuit, and the pressure is great for the Guangdong team. These teams have been in good form recently, with continuous wins, while the Guangdong team dropped the chain at a critical moment, and the subsequent games are not small.
This CBA regular season is really exciting, each team has its own story, and every game is full of suspense. Although the current standings give us a rough idea, anything can happen in the CBA. Not only do the teams have to fight against their opponents, but they also have to overcome their own problems and keep improving in order for this battle to go further. Every failure is a test and an opportunity to grow. Only by constantly learning and improving, can we have better performances in future competitions.
After watching this fierce battle in the CBA, we witnessed each team's struggle for honor and dreams. It's not just about winning or losing, it's about participation, challenge and teamwork. The playoffs are just around the corner, so let's look forward to more exciting games and stories.
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