Hong Kong vs Wuhan Preview: Jones vs Hamlet, The League’s Sharpest Spear vs Weakest Shield

On July 16, the NBL regular season continues with Hong Kong Golden Bulls hosting Wuhan Kunpeng.

Hong Kong Golden Bulls have performed exceptionally well this season, securing a record of 11 wins and 1 loss in the first 12 rounds, ranking them at the top of the league ahead of Anhui Wenyi. They lead the league in average points scored per game with 103 points, rank second in average points conceded with 88.7 points, and top the charts with an average point differential of 14.3 points.

In their last match, Hong Kong Golden Bulls defeated Guangxi Braves 106-92. Dominic Jones put up a spectacular performance with 35 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals. Jordan Walker contributed 18 points, Liu Chuanxing added 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Zhu Songwei chipped in 13 points.

Wuhan Kunpeng sits second to last in the league with a record of 4 wins and 8 losses. They rank third from the bottom in average points scored with 91.8 points, dead last in average points conceded with 102.5 points, and also last in point differential with -10.8 points.

In their previous game, Wuhan Kunpeng lost to Changsha Yongsheng 80-97. Only two players on Wuhan Kunpeng scored in double figures, with Xila scoring 22 points, Wang Xiaoming going 4 for 18 to score 12 points (only one out of nine two-point attempts), and foreign player Hamlet contributing 9 points.

Hong Kong Golden Bulls’ outstanding performance this season is directly related to the strength of their domestic and foreign players. Foreign player Jones averages 24.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. Jordan Walker averages 18.7 points per game, and Oliver, who has been absent from recent games, contributes an average of 15.9 points, 12 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Domestically, Zhu Songwei averages 13.3 points per game, Liu Chuanxing averages 11.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and Diao Zhanwang averages 8 points per game, playing vital supporting roles.

Wuhan Kunpeng’s players are relatively weaker. Wang Xiaoming, averaging 13.8 points, is the only domestic player scoring in double figures. Su Hao averages 8.6 points, Hua Ganghui averages 6.9 points, and Xue Shiwei averages 6.8 points.

Wuhan Kunpeng’s foreign player, Hamlet, has performed relatively well, averaging 29.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Among players who have played more than five games, he has the highest average points per game. The other two foreign players have been average, with Xila averaging 17.1 points and Jisula averaging 10.4 points and 7 rebounds per game.

The league’s sharpest spear against its weakest shield. Considering both team strength and recent form, it’s unrealistic for Wuhan Kunpeng to upset Hong Kong Golden Bulls on the road. As for the outcome and direction of the match, it all depends on the mood of Hong Kong Golden Bulls.

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