With the end of the first two rounds of matchups, the pattern of the event has gradually become clear, and the veteran powerhouses Liaoning and Guangdong have shown unrivaled dominance with their strong strength and heritage, becoming the focus of the quarterfinals. At the same time, the top three in the regular season - Liaoning, Guangdong, and Xinjiang, with their steady performance and deep lineup, all showed a strong momentum of sweeping the opponent. In the midst of the competition, the Shanghai team tried to break the routine with the attitude of a challenger, and added a touch of color to the playoffs.
Liaoyue Shuangxiong: The strong are always strong, and Zhou Qi joins like a tiger
The Liaoyue duo continued their strong performance in the regular season in the quarterfinals, and their stable performance and decisive ability at critical moments once again proved that they are the absolute hegemon in the CBA arena. The Liaoning team, as always, relies on the outstanding performance of local stars such as Guo Allen and Han Dejun, supplemented by the firepower support of foreign aid, to form a balanced system of internal and external, offensive and defensive. They showed great tactical execution and resilience in the game, and were always able to adjust their strategies in time to avoid the challenges of their opponents.
Guangdong, on the other hand, has been strengthened by Zhou Qi's arrival, and the top interior player in Chinese basketball has not only strengthened the team's dominance under the basket, but also effectively improved the barrier role on the defensive end. The twin-tower lineup composed of Zhou Qi and Yi Jianlian has brought tremendous pressure to the opponent in terms of rebounding protection, blocking and high post strategy. At the same time, the presence of Zhou Qi also created more vacant opportunities for the Guangdong team's outside shooters, making the Guangdong team's offense more three-dimensional and difficult to prevent. After two rounds, the Guangdong team showed a devastating offensive, and its efficient operation at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends indicates that they will be a strong contender for the championship this season.
Regular season top three: the sweep is revealed, and the sword is aiming for a higher stage
The top three teams in the regular season, Liaoning, Guangdong and Xinjiang, all showed their absolute superiority over their respective opponents in the quarterfinals. Under the leadership of national players such as Abdul Salamu and Zhou Qi, the Xinjiang team gave full play to the advantages of team basketball, combining internal and external activities, and flowering more points, making the opponent unguardable. Their defensive intensity is as impressive as their counter-attacking speed, and they are often able to pull away in a short wave. At present, these top three have led by a large margin in the first two rounds, and the trend of sweeping their opponents to advance to the semi-finals is becoming more and more obvious.
Shanghai team: On the following grams, the heart of the challenger is revealed
In the fierce competition in the quarterfinals, the Shanghai team stood out as a challenger and tried to put on a good show. In the duel between Shanghai and Zhejiang, the Shanghai team successfully defeated Zhejiang away from home with accurate outside projection and tenacious defense, breaking the myth of the opponent's undefeated home game. Although the Zhejiang team has good outside firepower, under the high-intensity confrontation, its lack of stability is exposed, and the offensive end often stagnates. On the other hand, the Shanghai team successfully seized the opportunity and achieved a counterattack against the Zhejiang team with their stable team cooperation and key ball handling at critical moments. This victory has undoubtedly instilled strong confidence in the Shanghai team, and they will continue to uphold the challenger mentality and challenge for higher glory.
After the first two rounds of the CBA quarterfinals, the strong performance of the Liaoyue duo and the sweep of the top three in the regular season revealed the strength gap between the top teams in the league. The transformation of the Guangdong team after Zhou Qi joined made it the favorite to win the championship. The Shanghai team's counterattack added suspense and excitement to the playoffs, showing the infinite possibilities of the CBA arena. As the schedule deepens, how teams will adjust their strategies to meet the next challenges is worth keeping an eye on for basketball fans. Whether it is the wonderful showdown of the giants or the bloody moment of the dark horse's counterattack, every game of the CBA quarterfinals will write a unique chapter of Chinese basketball.