In sports, every game is a drama, full of unknowns and challenges. In the recently concluded quarterfinals of the CBA playoffs, the competition between Shenzhen and Liaoning once again confirmed this. This match is not only a technical battle, but also a mental and physical challenge. At first, it seemed that the Shenzhen team was expected to win away from home, but under Yang Ming's careful strategy, the Liaoning team finally won the game with a clear advantage, which made the Shenzhen team's dream of winning the championship shattered again!
The focus of the match has been on the matchup between these two teams. As the outstanding teams in the regular season, the match between Shenzhen and Liaoning is regarded as a basketball event. Especially in the crucial moment of the quarter-finals, both teams are eager to take advantage of the opportunity to advance to the next round. The best-of-five format makes the game even more volatile, and every win counts.
Liaoning took advantage of home advantage to enter the game, which brought them great psychological support. They fight in familiar environments and are more likely to play well. Conversely, Shenzhen are under more pressure away from home, which undoubtedly increases their challenge.
At the beginning of the game, Shenzhen quickly took the lead with the help of their strong inside advantage, and the two key players of Shen Zijie and Sallinger performed well at both ends of the floor, successfully scoring and blocking many times. However, the Liaoning team stabilized its position under Yang Ming's tactical arrangement and began to gradually find the rhythm of the game.
Coach Yang's strategy and calm game control show his coaching ability. He quickly identified weaknesses in Shenzhen's back line, especially in terms of fitness and pressure management, and stepped up his efforts to suppress this line. Liaoning's two-guard duo of Zhao Jiwei and Yan Shouqi played a key role, and their activity not only created difficulties in defence, but also quickly accumulated points in attack.
Liaoning's defenders performed outstandingly, not only causing a lot of mistakes in defense, but also making full use of speed and flexibility in attack. Especially in the third quarter, the Liaoning team almost took the lead, quickly expanding the difference to double digits.
In the face of pressure, the Shenzhen team showed some fatigue. While their interior players still struggle to get every point, the overall defensive holes are gradually emerging. Liaoning's fast break and dense defense have exacerbated the physical drain of the Shenzhen team, especially for veterans such as Zhou Peng and Gu Quan, and it has become increasingly difficult to maintain high-intensity competition throughout the court.
As the game entered the climax, the strategy of the Liaoning team gradually showed its effect. Yang Ming strengthened the defensive strategy of the Shenzhen team, especially the implementation of targeted restrictions on his key interior players, Shen Zijie and Sallinger. Through tight double packs and intense physical confrontations, the Liaoning team effectively weakened their opponents' scoring ability, while greatly depleting their physical strength and disrupting their rhythm of the game.
On the offensive end, the Liaoning team took advantage of the flexibility and speed of the back line and adopted a quick transition tactic. Their fast break and player rotation ensured constant offensive pressure, constantly revealing holes in Shenzhen's defense. The back-to-back combination of Zhao Jiwei and Yan Shouqi played a central role in this, with their offensive drive and frequent tackles and interferences in defense putting Shenzhen in a difficult situation.
As the game came to a close, Shenzhen tried to find a counter-offensive through extensive rotation and tactical adjustments, but Liaoning's dense defense and excellent teamwork blocked almost all the breakthroughs. The Liaoning players showed excellent team spirit and tactical execution, which was not only reflected in the scoring, but also in the control and rhythm of the game.
In the end, the Liaoning team won by a large margin, which was not only an overwhelming victory for the Shenzhen team in terms of technology and tactics, but also a profound test of their spirit and will. As a result, Shenzhen's dream of winning the championship was once again postponed to the following season.
This match reflects the Liaoning team's tactical precision and strict requirements in defense by executive coach Yang Ming, as well as the ability to quickly switch between offense. Although the Shenzhen team has advantages in some positions, it is slightly lacking in teamwork and psychological adjustment. Basketball is a team sport, and weaknesses in any one link can become opportunities for opponents to exploit. The Shenzhen team needs to make adjustments and improvements in these areas in order to be able to truly challenge for the championship in the future. For the Liaoning team, this victory not only verified their strength, but also demonstrated their high level of team spirit and execution.