In the CBA field in the 2023-2024 season, the competition between the Guangdong team and the Liaoning team is particularly eye-catching. Especially in the key tie-break of the playoffs, the Guangdong team originally had the strength to win the championship, but finally lost to the Liaoning team 95:116 and stopped in the semifinals. In this game, the Guangdong team's personnel decision-making and tactical layout adjustment are particularly crucial.
First of all, Zhou Qi, the main center of the Guangdong team, missed this crucial game due to injury. Zhou's absence significantly affected the team's interior defense and rebounding capabilities. Since joining the Guangdong team this season, Zhou Qi has become the mainstay of the team with his excellent basketball ability and defensive skills. He was solid in key moments during the regular season, especially in defence, helping the team through difficult times. However, Zhou Qi's absence made the Guangdong team look stretched thin against Liaoning's strong offensive.
Secondly, the Guangdong team has caused a discussion on the use of foreign aid. Coach Du Feng chose the experienced but aged Weems to start this game, instead of using the young and good outside shooting Waters. Weems' fitness and impact are no longer what they used to be, and that was evident in the game. His conservative choices and passing decisions under defensive pressure stand in stark contrast to Waters' straightforward attacking style and playmaking. Waters' absence has resulted in a significant reduction in Guangdong's attacking power from the outside, and they have not been able to effectively use his individual skills to break through the opposition defence.
The shortcomings of the Guangdong team at the psychological and tactical level are also obvious. In the face of the strong attack of the Liaoning team, the Guangdong players seemed to be under great psychological pressure, especially in the catch-up when the score was behind. Zhou Qi's absence made the team look powerless against the opponent's strong defense, and the continuous errors and inefficient shooting made the game lose its suspense. On the contrary, the Liaoning team received strong support from the fans at home, showing stronger fighting spirit and teamwork, especially under the balanced internal and external offensive, the Guangdong team's defense was repeatedly breached.
Injuries were also a big factor in Guangdong's poor performance. The core player Ren Junfei was also unable to play at his due level due to injury. Although coach Du Feng originally hoped that Ren Junfei would be able to play, he finally decided to let him rest so as not to aggravate the injury. This further weakened Guangdong's threat on the fast break and perimeter, allowing Liaoning's defense to focus more on limiting Guangdong's other key players.
In the future, Guangdong will need to pay more attention to how to maintain the team's stability and execution at key moments, including improving injury management, enhancing tactical diversity and improving psychological control. This defeat is very impressive
painful, but also provides valuable experience for the growth and promotion of the Guangdong team. In basketball, every loss is a step towards success, and the key is to learn from it and keep moving forward.
In terms of tactical execution, the Guangdong team needs to rely more on the cooperation between players and the ability to break through individually. The use of Zhang Wenyi and Huang Mingyi has also caused a lot of controversy. Despite Huang Mingyi's strength in height and defensive ability, he was not fully utilized in this crucial battle, which was a clear shame for the tactical diversity and against tough opponents. On the other hand, Zhang Wenyi and other wingers also did not perform as expected, resulting in Guangdong looking deficient at both the offensive and defensive ends.
The Liaoning team's tactical arrangement and player execution showed a high level in this decisive battle. Their coaching staff made effective adjustments in the game, especially in controlling the tempo of the game and attacking the weaknesses of the Guangdong team. Liaoning's inside and outside players, such as Fu Hao and Liu Yanyu, all showed exemplary performances on the field, not only playing a key role at both offensive and defensive ends, but also showing a strong desire for the championship mentally and physically.
Summing up this game, the defeat of the Guangdong team was the result of the superposition of many factors. From tactical choices to staffing to mental state, every link can be the key to an unfavorable outcome. Although the Guangdong team showed great potential and teamwork ability at the beginning of the season, it was clear that the decisions and adjustments made at key moments were not at their best. The defeat was not only a technical and tactical setback, but also a major test of strategy and psychological adjustment in a high-pressure environment.
In the future, the Guangdong team needs to pay more attention to how to maintain the stability and execution of the team at critical moments. This includes improvements in injury management, increased tactical variety, and continued improvement in mental regulation. Only in this way will they be able to better cope with the challenges in future competitions and realize their dream of winning the championship. Although this defeat is painful, it will also become an important lesson for the growth and progress of the Guangdong team. In the world of basketball, every failure is a step towards success, and the key is how to learn from it and keep moving forward.