In this trip to Australia, the performance of the Chinese team was a big surprise, especially in the recent game, it was a 58-91 defeat, lost to the Australian team, three consecutive defeats, each of which was worse than the last one, what is going on?
First of all, it must be mentioned that Liao Sanning's performance. In this defeat, Liao Sanning is undoubtedly that rare bright color. The young player's hard work and hard work on the court make people see the hope of the Chinese men's basketball team. He shot a staggering 62.5 percent from the field in 18 minutes and contributed a team-high 15 points. Especially considering that he scored 26 points in the previous game, and 41 points in the two games combined, becoming the best of the team. In this gloom, Liao Sanning's performance is undoubtedly a warm ray of sunshine.
However, how can a team sport be done by one person? The performance of other members of the Chinese men's basketball team was extremely disappointing. From Wang Lanyan's repeated mistakes, to Du Runwang and Jiao Boqiao's lack of a point, to Yu Jiahao and Zhu Mingzhen's passive defense on the court, almost everyone failed to play at the level they should have. Especially the head coach Guo Shiqiang, his employment strategy and tactical arrangement have caused great controversy. Guo Shiqiang once said that he wanted to cultivate newcomers, but in such an important competition, those so-called "newcomers" failed to show any signs of growth, which can't help but make people question whether his strategic choice was correct.
In this game, we saw too much powerlessness and confusion. The performance of the Chinese men's basketball team is like a broken puzzle, and although each piece exists independently, it is difficult to combine it into a complete picture. It's not just a 33-point loss, it's a question of how teams can find their way out of adversity. Judging from these warm-up games, the Chinese men's basketball team seems to be going farther and farther on the road to finding victory.
Such a tragic defeat is not just a simple accumulation of numbers, it reflects the struggle and difficulty of a team under high pressure and expectations. Every athlete may face a low point in form, but the real challenge is how to find the courage and the way to get back on their feet in the face of failure. For the Chinese men's basketball team, this is not only a loss, but also a deep self-reflection and a possible new starting point in the future.