On July 14, Beijing time, in a high-profile basketball game, the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the Denver Nuggets 71-84 in the second game of the internal training team. Although the opponent is not the main lineup of the Nuggets, only a member of the second and third teams, this battle still reflects the strength and shortcomings of the Chinese men's basketball team in many aspects.
At the beginning of the game, the Chinese team performed well, leading 20-17 in the first quarter, which seemed to have laid a good start for the game. However, the good times were short-lived, and the subsequent games showed the lack of continuity of the Chinese team, especially in the second quarter, when the Nuggets scored a staggering 30 points in a single quarter, making the Chinese team 10 points behind at halftime.
Although the Chinese men's basketball team made adjustments at halftime, they bravely narrowed the gap in the third quarter, once bringing the score gap back to single digits, showing the team's resilience and determination. However, in the final quarter, the physical problem was once again revealed, causing the Chinese team to be unable to continue the performance of the first three quarters, and finally lost by 13 points. This result is undoubtedly a wake-up call for the team, and fitness and the ability to play long are areas that must be focused on in future training.
In this game, there were indeed several players who deserved praise for their performances, especially He Xining. He scored 17 points in this game and became the leading scorer of the Chinese team, showing his potential and strength as the team's attacker. He Xining's performance is not only a demonstration of individual skills, but also a performance that can take on the team's offensive responsibilities at critical moments, which is a very positive sign for his career.
However, with the exception of He Xining, the performance of the other young players was somewhat mediocre. Although Du Runwang performed well outside the three-point line, his contribution in other areas still needs to be strengthened. At the same time, although Gao Shiyan continued to get more playing time, his performance did not bring much positive impact to the team. This reliance on experienced players with limited potential limits the opportunities for youngsters like Wang Lanyan and Liao Sanning to gain more practical experience, which may need to be reconsidered strategically.
Of particular note is that Yang Hansen has been underwhelming in both games, which is undoubtedly a challenge for him personally. In the face of external expectations and self-pressure, Yang Hansen needs to find a suitable way to adjust his condition, and at the same time, he needs more support and guidance from the coaching team. There may be ups and downs in his development, but it's also a growth process that every athlete has to go through.
While the result of this game was not ideal, it provided a window into the current state and problems of the Chinese men's basketball team. The team needs to make more precise adjustments and optimizations in terms of fitness, tactical continuity and the development of young players in the following training.
The next game against the Cavaliers, although it was also closed, but every game was an opportunity to test and improve. The Chinese team needs to take advantage of these opportunities to learn from every defeat, draw confidence from every victory, and continue to move forward for higher goals in the future.