The CBA playoffs are in the midst of fierce battles, and in the third matchup of the semifinals, the Liaoning men's basketball team lost to Guangdong Hongyuan 82-98 away, and the series fell behind 1-2. Due to the best-of-five system in the semifinals, for the Liaoning men's basketball team, if they lose again in the next game, they will be eliminated in advance. After losing the third crucial battle of Tianwang Mountain, Li Xiaoxu's latest injury was announced, Guo Allen also took the initiative to speak out, and head coach Yang Ming has been cornered.
In the battle of Tianwang Mountain, Li Xiaoxu accidentally injured his left foot in the fourth quarter of the game, and many media people speculated that Li Xiaoxu was likely to suffer an Achilles tendon injury. The Liaoning men's basketball team officially released Li Xiaoxu's latest injury late at night: After the preliminary diagnosis and examination by the team doctor after the game, an Achilles tendon injury has been ruled out, and the follow-up situation needs further observation. As the defensive gate on the Liaoning men's basketball court, Li Xiaoxu's injury has a huge impact on the team, even if it is not an Achilles tendon injury, it is difficult for Li Xiaoxu to come back in the fourth game, and the Liaoning men's basketball team will face unprecedented pressure in the next game.
Affected by injuries, Guo Allen has not been able to return in the semifinals, but he participated in the warm-up before the start of the game, and after the Liaoning men's basketball team lost consecutive games, Guo Allen also spoke out as soon as possible after the game. He said on social media: "It's sad to watch the game, I really want to go on it with everyone, and it's even more sad to see these fans." In addition, Guo Allen also expressed his hope to meet one of the Liaoning fans, who was surrounded by many Guangdong fans in a Liaoning jersey, which made Guo Allen very moved. As for when he will come back, Guo Allen also said that he will talk to everyone about his situation when he has the opportunity.
Judging from Guo Allen's voice, there is a high probability that he will not return in the playoffs this season, because his injury has not really healed, and his early comeback is likely to affect his career prospects. However, if the Liaoning men's basketball team wants to solve the bad situation, it is very much necessary for a star of Guo Allen's level to stand up and solve the problem, and more importantly, whether Guo Allen will play with an injury this time may also affect his next contract renewal prospects, all of which are full of unknowns.
Liaoning men's basketball head coach Yang Ming has been forced into a desperate situation, and it is impossible to crack the two sets of tactical play in the face of Guangdong Hongyuan, whether it is Zhou Qi's blocking and demolition tactics or Bell's five small tactics, which have made the Liaoning men's basketball team suffer. What's worse is that the small foreign aid Cooper is too obvious in attack and defense, and when he replaces Fogg, he is easy to be targeted by opponents, and the Liaoning men's basketball team is really at the most difficult moment of the season. Yang Ming also looked very helpless in an interview: "For us, to handle the existing people well, in terms of fighting spirit, we must make the Guangdong team awkward, not according to their rhythm." "I hope that there will be a miracle in the next game, and the Liaoning men's basketball team will have more miracles to step up.