On the evening of June 26, the Chinese men's basketball team played a warm-up game in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, against the Black Bear Club team from Macau. Surprisingly, the Chinese men's basketball team lost 78-83 in this game, with the scores of 23-24, 17-20, 21-11, 17-28 in the fourth quarter. Except for the excellent performance in the third quarter, the Chinese men's basketball team was suppressed almost all the time at other times.
In the game, the performance of the Chinese men's basketball players can be described as uneven. As a defender, Gao Shiyan hit only 3 of 6 free throws, with a shooting rate of only 50%. Du Runwang played 18 minutes and 38 seconds, shooting 2-of-11 and 1-of-9 from three-point range, scoring only 5 points. The team shot 6-of-28 from three-point range and shot just 21.4 percent from the field. In addition, the team had 12 turnovers throughout the game, which was almost the same as the ratio of 14 assists, and the assist-to-turnover ratio was close to 1 to 1.
Du Runwang's technical characteristics are undoubted, and his performance on the court is impressive. As a pure pitcher, his shooting percentage and consistency are among the best in the league. Some fans commented: "Du Runwang's three-point shot is like a time bomb in his hand, and it can always explode at critical moments." This is an exaggerated portrayal of him, but it also shows how important he is in the game.
In team tactics, Du Runwang is often placed in the No. 4 position, using his shooting ability to open up the opponent's defense. A fan said: "Seeing Du Runwang receiving the ball on the outside, it feels like seeing the Dinghai God Needle, which is really good!" "This trust and expectation reflects his status and influence in the hearts of the fans.
Although Du Runwang is a spatial No. 4 player, he can also handle the task of No. 5 in a small lineup. Some fans discussed on social media: "Although Du Runwang's height and reach are not outstanding, his positional sense and defensive awareness on the defensive end are very important. "This versatility allows him to not only score points in the game, but also to support the team a lot on the defensive end.
For the Chinese men's basketball team, the role of fixed-point pitcher is particularly important, and Du Runwang is such a top pitcher. His consistency and focus on the game have given him the trust of both the coaching staff and his team-mates. One fan commented: "Du Runwang is our scoring machine, every time he feels hot, the opponent is helpless. This praise for Du Runwang is not only for his scoring ability, but also for his reliability and consistency in key moments.
Looking at the opponent again, the Macau Black Bears' Niven Hart can be called the star of the game. He played 29 minutes and 27 seconds, shooting 7-of-18, 1-of-7 from three-point range and 12-of-14 from the free-throw line to finish with 27 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Born in 2000, Niven Hart is 1.92 meters tall, has an arm span of 2.04 meters and weighs 96 kilograms. He once won the championship of the passerby king in 2023 and is also an Internet celebrity player on the short video platform.
From a technical and tactical point of view, the Chinese men's basketball team showed obvious problems in this warm-up game. The first is that the assist-to-turnover ratio is close to 1 to 1, which means the team looks a bit messy when it comes to passing and organising attacks. In the game, they tried 14 assists and made 12 turnovers, which is a worrying inefficiency. Netizen "Little Prince of Basketball" joked on social media: "It seems that our assists need to be practiced, and such a high error rate is not good." ”
Another glaring issue is the free-throw shooting percentage, which is just 55.6 percent. In a tense game, every free throw hit counts. A netizen named "Basketball Fan" commented: "Free throws are a matter of detail, and we urgently need to improve our shooting percentage, especially in a pinch. "This inefficiency not only affects the outcome of the game, but also reflects the team's lack of basic skills.
In terms of lineup arrangement, what has caused a lot of controversy is the substitution decision of Cui Xiaolong and Gao Shiyan. Cui Xiaolong was in hot form in the game and contributed valuable points, but was substituted at a crucial moment. Some netizens have a lot of opinions about this, and the "basketball dreamer" wrote on the community forum: "Choi really played well today, why replace him? It feels like this decision is a bit bizarre. Such a substitution decision sparked confusion and discussion among fans.
Overall, the Chinese men's basketball team encountered many challenges in this warm-up game, and technical and tactical problems and controversies over lineup arrangements need to be paid attention to and improved. Many netizens believe that this defeat is not caused by a single factor, but a comprehensive problem in many aspects. To make a difference on the international stage, the team needs to strengthen the basic training, optimize the tactical arrangement, and give more opportunities and trust to the young players.
This warm-up match was originally to train newcomers, but many young players such as Lin Wei, Zhao Weilun, Zou Yang, and Chen Guohao missed the squad. If it's about winning, then losing to a club team is obviously hard to accept. Should Gao Shiyan and Du Runwang's playing time be given to younger players? These are all questions worth pondering.
The Macau Black Bears were formerly known as the Nanhai Dragon and Lions Team, which was renamed the Macau Black Bears after moving to Macau in 2018. They have competed in the Southeast Asian Basketball League (ABL) for many years, finishing fifth in the league last season. Although this ranking is not top-notch, it also shows that their strength should not be underestimated.
On the day of the game, the Macau Black Bears once sent a lineup of 5 foreign aids, which really caught the Chinese men's basketball team off guard. The name Niven Hart may not be familiar to many fans before the game. But in just 29 minutes and 27 seconds, he shot 7 of 18, 1 of 7 three-point shots, 12 of 14 free throws, and slashed 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, which brought huge pressure to the Chinese men's basketball team. The audience watched his performance and thought to themselves, why is this young man so good? The CBA didn't pick him, and now it's really making us suffer.
Despite the strong strength of the Macau Black Bears, the loss of the Chinese men's basketball team is more of its own problem. After the game, some fans sighed: "We shot 6 of 28 three-pointers, and the shooting rate was only 21.4%, how can we win?" "It's a real feeling, with inefficient attacks depriving the team of opportunities to counter-attack at crucial moments. Another fan added: "Free throws are also a big problem, the whole team made 10 of 18 free throws, and with such a low shooting percentage, it is impossible to win." ”
On the bench, when Gao Shiyan was substituted, Cui Xiaolong was actually a little unwilling in his heart. Cui Xiaolong was in a hot state and felt good, but a substitution decision by the coach made him sit on the bench and watch the game get out of control. Gao Shiyan's performance after coming on the court was also not satisfactory, scoring 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 turnovers on 2-of-7 shooting. Fans discussed: "Cui Xiaolong is obviously playing very well, why replace him?" This confusion and disappointment permeated the stadium.
Netizens also complained about this result, and ridiculed that "the Chinese men's basketball team is refreshing the lower limit". In the face of such a situation, the team needs to find the crux of the problem as soon as possible and improve the technical and tactical deficiencies in order to meet the challenges of the future. Djordjevic's departure may be just the beginning, what the Chinese men's basketball team really needs is to improve systematically, especially in terms of basic skills and game attitude.
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