On April 24, Beijing time, in the fierce competition of the CBA playoffs, the performance of the Shenzhen team was a bit miserable. This focus is not due to the team's excellent performance, but to its disappointing record. Shenzhen suffered back-to-back heavy defeats in the series against Liaoning, averaging 32 points per game and losing a total of 98 points, a result that not only disappointed fans, but also raised questions about the team's value.
Shenzhen's playoff journey has been disastrous. They lost by 37, 39 and 22 points in three games, lost a full 10 rebounds and shot 2-of-24 from three-point range with less than 8.3 percent shooting. Such statistics undoubtedly expose the team's serious problems on both offensive and defensive ends.
The decisions of the team's management have also been questioned. Before the season, the Shenzhen team had confidently put forward the slogan of rushing to the championship, but the performance in reality was a big surprise. Especially in terms of recruitment, the team cut Adams, who has excellent scoring ability, and in exchange for Hill, who averaged 2 points per game, his performance in the playoffs was lackluster, playing four games, three games with 0 points, and one game with 3 points, which was not even as good as elementary school students.
The coaching team of the Shenzhen team is also under tremendous pressure. For many years, the team lacked a coach with a high level of tactical literacy who could bring out the best in his players. The current coach, Zheng Yonggang, is too conservative in his hiring, lacks trust in young players, and relies too much on veteran players, and this conservative tactical arrangement obviously cannot help the team make a breakthrough in the playoffs.
Amid the cries of fans and the media, there is a growing demand for underperforming teams to be "kicked out of the CBA". The future of the Shenzhen team is full of uncertainty, and whether they still have the value of existence has become a question worth pondering.
At the same time, the performance of Zhejiang Guangsha and Liaoning men's basketball team has become the focus. Zhejiang Guangsha showed tenacious fighting spirit in the game against the Guangdong men's basketball team, and the series score was 1:2. The Liaoning men's basketball team defeated the Shenzhen men's basketball team with a total score of 3:0 and became the first team to advance to the semifinals.
Controversial decisions and player behaviour during the game became a hot topic. Moreland and Zhou Qi of the Liaoning men's basketball team are facing possible severe punishment for their irrational behavior in the game. Moreland was ejected for knocking down rival Sallinger in the match, while Zhou Qi was similarly punished for elbowing opponent Li Jinxiao. These actions not only disrupt the order of the game, but can also have a negative impact on the team.
The CBA league will punish Moreland and Zhou Qi for their actions. According to the league rules, damage to stadium facilities is punishable by a fine of 10,000 to 50,000 yuan, with the possibility of an additional suspension of one match. For physical conflicts and malicious fouls, the league will also impose severe penalties in accordance with the law to maintain the order of the game and the safety of athletes.
Before the penalty decision is introduced, how to balance the interests of all parties, ensure the fairness and reasonableness of the punishment, and take into account the overall trend of the playoffs and the maintenance of the team's image, has become a problem that needs to be considered by the league. This is not only a test of athlete discipline, but also a challenge to the fairness and image of the league.
At present, everyone is paying attention to the CBA's penalty decision on Moreland and Zhou Qi. This decision will not only affect the fate of the team, but will also have a significant impact on the reputation of the league. We look forward to the players showing a more rational and professional attitude in future competitions and bringing more positive energy to the CBA arena.