Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team Faces Overtime Loss to Jiangsu
Original title: Lost to the Jiangsu team 61-65
Shanxi women’s basketball team loses “defensive battle”
On December 6, the 19th round of the WCBA regular season concluded with a tightly contested matchup between the Shanxi Zhuye Qingjiu women’s basketball team and the Jiangsu team. Despite their efforts, the Shanxi team ultimately fell short in overtime, losing 61-65.
Leading up to the game, the Shanxi women’s basketball team boasted an impressive average of 86.5 points per game, while the Jiangsu team averaged 83.7 points per game. Both teams were known for their high-powered offenses, making this matchup an anticipated showdown of scoring prowess. However, the game took an unexpected turn as both sides opted for a defensive approach, turning the contest into a hard-fought “defensive battle.”
In an effort to thwart the Jiangsu team’s offensive prowess, the Shanxi women’s basketball team executed a strong defensive strategy, implementing zone defense tactics throughout the game. While effective, this tactic also posed a potential vulnerability, with the opponent having opportunities to capitalize on open three-point shots from the lower corners by swiftly passing the ball.
During regular play, the Shanxi women’s basketball team successfully mitigated the risk, as the Jiangsu team struggled to convert their numerous three-point opportunities into points. Despite attempting 45 three-pointers, the Jiangsu team only managed to convert 9 of them during the game.
Although the Shanxi team held their ground in regular play, they faltered in overtime, succumbing to the Jiangsu team’s three-point shooting prowess. With the game tied at 56, the Jiangsu team capitalized on their opportunities in overtime, sinking three consecutive three-pointers against the Shanxi team’s zone defense, securing the victory.
Despite the loss, the Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team exhibited an impressive performance, taking the powerhouse Jiangsu team to overtime. However, the game also shed light on areas for improvement, including their own three-point shooting, wherein they made only 4 out of 24 attempts, and their free throw conversion rate, hitting only 7 of 14 attempts.
Looking ahead, the Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team is set to face the Tianjin team on December 8 in the 20th round of the WCBA regular season, seeking to rebound from their tough loss to Jiangsu. (Reporter: Yang Erxin)
Original title: Lost to the Jiangsu team 61-65
Shanxi women’s basketball team loses “defensive battle”
On December 6, the 19th round of the WCBA regular season ended. The Shanxi Zhuye Qingjiu women’s basketball team lost to the Jiangsu team 61-65 in overtime.
Before this game, the Shanxi women’s basketball team averaged 86.5 points per game, and the Jiangsu team averaged 83.7 points per game. Both teams’ offensive abilities were among the top five in the league. However, in this game, both sides worked together to stage a “defensive battle.”
In order to limit the Jiangsu team’s offense, the Shanxi women’s basketball team firmly implemented zone defense tactics during the game. The biggest weakness of this tactic is that by passing the ball quickly, the opponent will have many open opportunities to shoot three points from the two lower corners.
During regular game time, the Shanxi women’s basketball team won the “gamble”. The Jiangsu team, which had many opportunities to shoot three pointers, did not convert the shots into points. In the whole game, the Jiangsu team made 45 three-pointers and hit only 9 goals.
But in overtime, the Shanxi women’s basketball team still lost in the three pointer. When the two teams enter overtime tied at 56, facing the Shanxi women’s basketball team’s zone defense, the Jiangsu team made three consecutive three-pointers, completely ending the suspension of victory.
The ability to fight the powerhouse team Jiangsu to overtime, the overall performance of the Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team is remarkable. At the same time, the women of the Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team also revealed many problems. For example, they only made 4 three-pointers in 24 attempts, and their shooting percentage was lower than their opponents. Even in the free throw “giving points” session, they only made 7 of 14 free throws. team.
On December 8, the Shanxi Women’s Basketball Team will take on the Tianjin team away from home in the 20th round of the WCBA regular season. (Reporter Yang Erxin)
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