On the eve of the crucial fifth match between the CBA Liaoning team and the Guangdong team, the Guangdong team encountered a big challenge, and their interior pillar Zhou Qi will miss the decisive matchup due to injury. The news was first revealed by Guangdong team reporter Guan Xin, and then confirmed by the team's head coach Du Feng at the pre-match press conference. The reason for Zhou's absence was related to a number of falls in the fourth game, one of which led to a recurrence of an old lower back injury caused by physical contact with opposing player Moreland, which was more serious.
Zhou Qi's injury incident also involved controversial issues for referees. In the clash with Moreland, referee Guo Nan did not effectively stop his rough behavior, which caused dissatisfaction among the Guangdong team and many fans.
Coach Du Feng pointed out in the interview that it was precisely because of the referee's inaction that the excesses of the opposing players were continued, which eventually led to Zhou Qi's injury. This not only affects the health of the players, but also the fairness of the game.
In order to deal with referee doubts and ensure the fairness of the game, the CBA decided to introduce international referees in the fifth game. This is a rare decision in the history of the CBA, designed to reduce the controversy caused by referee decisions and restore fan confidence in the fairness of the game. This measure not only shows that the league management attaches great importance to the current referee controversy, but also an attempt to get closer to the international basketball refereeing standard.
On the other hand, Zhou Qi's absence has brought huge pressure to the Guangdong team. Not only will they have to deal with tough opponents on the road, but they will also need to adjust their tactics and mentality in the absence of key players. How Guangdong adjusts their squad under such adverse conditions, stimulates the potential of other players, and effectively resists the opponent's offensive will be the key to whether they can maintain the title.
Tactically, the Guangdong team needs to rely more on outside projection and quick transitions to take advantage of the possible defensive holes of the Liaoning team. At the same time, the defensive strategy of the Guangdong team also needs to be adjusted to the main scoring points of the Liaoning team to ensure that the opponent's scoring efficiency can be limited, especially the defense under the basket should try to make up for the impact of Zhou Qi's absence.
Despite the challenges, Guangdong's response and fighting spirit will be key to their ability to turn the tide of the situation. For the majority of basketball fans, this game is not only a test of the competitive status of the two top teams, but also an important test of the CBA referee standards and the management of the entire competition system.
Fans expect this game to show the true charm of basketball on the basis of fairness and fairness, and also hope that the Guangdong team can show an indomitable fighting spirit in the face of adversity and present a memorable basketball feast for the audience.