original title: Beijing Enterprises "comes back to life" Is there still hope for the top 8?
Workers Daily - China Industry Network reporter Liu Bing
On the evening of the 13th, the second game of the 2023-2024 CBA League playoffs 12-to-8 series between the Beijing Enterprises Men's Basketball Team and the Shenzhen Men's Basketball Team was staged at the Beijing Shougang Basketball Center. After a fierce confrontation, the Beijing Enterprises Men's Basketball Team finally defeated its opponent 99-94, leveling the series 1-1 and bringing the series back to Shenzhen (best of three games in 12 games).
Beikong team players Chen Guohao (left) and Zou Yuchen (right) defend Shenzhen team player Salinger. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Luo Yuan
At the beginning of the game, the Beijing Control players performed well, with a high shooting percentage both inside and outside. With Zhang Fan's 3-pointer and Liao Sanning's breakthrough, they took a lead of more than 10 points in the first quarter. However, Beikong's shooting percentage began to decline after that, and the Shenzhen team started a desperate point-chasing mode and once reversed the score. Before the halftime break, Beijing Control stubbornly maintained its weak lead through Zhang Fan's steal and Field's long shot. The two sides played very close in the third quarter, with the Shenzhen team constantly taking the lead, but Beijing Control still held on to the score and entered the fourth quarter with a 1 point difference. In the final quarter, the situation on the court changed rapidly. At the last moment, Shenzhen missed a kill, and Beijing Control succeeded in a quick counterattack, setting the final score at 99-94.
Atmosphere at the scene Photo by Workers Daily - China Industry Network reporter Liu Bing
After the game, Beijing Enterprises coach Min Lulei said: "I want to thank the players. Everyone is very upbeat. It is everyone's efforts that brought this hard-won victory. , we can book air tickets again.”
Min Lulei was interviewed after the game. Photo by Liu Bing, reporter of Workers’ Daily-China Industry Network
In the last round of away games, Beijing Enterprises’ performance was remarkable. The overall lineup and comprehensive strength Although they were at a disadvantage, the suspense was maintained until the final stage, but in the end they lost by 4 points due to a passing error. This victory at home gave them a chance to advance. However, the next home court will be in Shenzhen, and the situation of Beijing Enterprises is not optimistic.
In the two games in the regular season this season, Beijing Enterprises lost to Shenzhen by 11 points in the away game. They played even worse at home, losing to their opponents by 20 points at the National Stadium. As a veteran team, although the Shenzhen team has declined in ranking this season, its foundation is still there, and the team's main structure has basically remained unchanged. The team's foreign aid is dominated by Sullinger, who is well-balanced and capable both inside and outside. Coupled with veteran Zhou Peng, center Shen Zijie, marksman Gu Quan, and He Xining, who can play, fight and shoot, and other new and old national players, this lineup must be strong. At Beijing Enterprises.
Beijing Enterprises lost the first game, Min Lulei comforted the players (Xinhua News Agency)
On the evening of April 15, the two sides will have a final contest for the top 8 spots at the home court of the Shenzhen team. Before this season, the Beijing Enterprises men's basketball team had been blocked from the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. After the coaching change this season, it immediately achieved a breakthrough. For them, the final game of 12-to-8 can only be a giveaway. If they want to become a strong team in the league and a regular in the playoffs, they still need to slowly temper and accumulate. With such a mentality, the pressure will come to the Shenzhen team.
Source: Workers Daily Client
