CBA semifinals Liaoyue vs. G5 round has been the focus of heated discussions, this is not just a game, but also a battle of honor between the two top teams, the winner enters the finals, and the loser is eliminated, but the reporter broke the news that Zhou Qi will be absent due to injury undoubtedly cast a shadow on the Guangdong team, and the absence of the strongest center forward can almost be said to be fatal for the Guangdong team.
Zhou Qi, as the center and defensive core of the Guangdong team, not only has absolute dominance in scoring and rebounding under the basket, but also greatly improves the team's overall height and blocking ability on the defensive end, and his absence means a major adjustment to the tactical layout of the Guangdong team. Unable to rely on Zhou Qi's interior protection, the Guangdong team may need to rely more on perimeter shooters and increase the frequency of three-point attempts, which undoubtedly increases the uncertainty of the game.
From a psychological point of view, Zhou Qi's absence is also a big blow to the morale of his teammates, in the crucial fifth game, the lack of main players, which means that the other players need to take on more pressure and responsibility, in this case the pressure of the team can be imagined, psychological endurance and adaptability will be an important factor in determining the direction of the game.
The reason for the recurrence of the old injury was because Zhou Qi had a fierce physical confrontation with Moreland of the Liaoning team in the fourth round, in a scramble, Moreland's movements were too big, resulting in Zhou Qi's accidental injury, which directly affected Zhou Qi's waist injury and became the direct cause of his absence from the fifth game.
In the fourth game, Zhou Qi's performance was outstanding, not only on the free throw line, but also on the defensive end of the successful blocking of the opponent's offense many times, what is even more commendable is that Zhou Qi showed strong emotional control throughout the process, did not let the confrontation escalate into conflict, this self-restraint not only protected himself, but also safeguarded the overall interests of the team.
At present, all the fans and teammates of the Guangdong team are most concerned about Zhou Qi's recovery, fans expect Zhou Qi to recover quickly and return strongly next season, and this incident should also become the focus of attention of the league management, strengthen the norms of fierce confrontation in the game, and ensure the health and safety of all players.
Although Zhou Qi's absence is a big challenge for the Guangdong team, it is also an opportunity to test the team's cohesion and ability to withstand pressure. In the next battle of Tianwang Mountain, the Guangdong team needs to rely more on team tactics and mutual support, showing an indomitable fighting spirit.