Beijing BAIC suffered a heavy blow in the playoffs, losing 96-110 to Shanghai last night, a defeat that not only allowed the opponent to get match point, but also pushed themselves to the edge of the cliff. Now, Beijing can only make one last ditch when they return to their home stadium, and if they can't equalize, their season will be over. The rout was a wake-up call for Beijing, who will have to give their all in the next game to turn the tide around.
At the beginning of the game, the Beijing team suffered an unfavorable situation. Booker, the junior foreign player, was injured early, and the injury of the big foreign player Leaf was also aggravated. Even though Fan Ziming and Keane played with injuries, the overall situation of the team was not ideal. At full time, only three players from Beijing scored in double figures, while Shanghai had five players do so. Such a distribution of points directly reflects the difference between the two teams on the field. The performance of the foreign aid and young players of the Beijing team in this game is obviously not comparable to the Shanghai team, and the all-round gap makes the Beijing team fall into passivity.
The problems of the Beijing team in personnel management were also exposed in this game. They have dropped some of their outstanding foreign signings while failing to make the most of the potential of their homegrown players. These mistakes in decision-making have a direct impact on the team's competitiveness in the playoffs. For example, Brown, who let go, scored 36 points in another game to help Guangzhou win the comeback. And the local players that the Beijing team failed to hire defeated them directly last night. These mistakes have led to the questioning of the decision-making ability of the Beijing team management.
Li Tianrong's story is a typical example of the management mistakes of the Beijing team. He was a member of the Beijing Shougang youth team, but was not promoted and failed to gain a foothold in the Australian NBL league. After returning to China, the Beijing team did not actively retain him, and finally he joined the Shanghai team. Last night, Li Tianrong proved his worth with comprehensive statistics, and his efficient performance made the Beijing team regret it. The fact that Li Tianrong's average of 10.7 points per game and 51 percent three-point shooting rate both surpassed Beijing's existing local players undoubtedly embarrassed the Beijing team's management.
In the face of this defeat, the Beijing team needs to reflect deeply. They clearly have problems with personnel management and selection, which are amplified at critical moments. Beijing must learn from this defeat and improve their personnel management strategy to avoid missing out on talent again. At the same time, teams need to make improvements in injury management to ensure that players are playing at their best. Only in this way will the Beijing team be able to go further in the future competitions.
Beijing BAIC's loss in the playoffs is not only a setback, but also an opportunity to learn and grow. The team's personnel management and injury handling issues need to be addressed immediately. From the example of Tim Wing Lee, we can see that the right personnel management and the development of young players are equally important. The future of the Beijing team depends on whether they can learn from these setbacks and make the right decisions. Let's hope that the Beijing team can adjust their form and meet the next challenges with a better appearance.