Shijiazhuang Xianglan vs. Guangxi Weizhuang Preview: Fraser vs. Williams – Who Will Stop the Losing Streak?

On the evening of August 12, the NBL regular season continues with Shijiazhuang Xianglan hosting Guangxi Weizhuang at their home court.

Guangxi Weizhuang suffered a second consecutive defeat after losing to Henan Sheidian Laojiu in their last game and currently ranks sixth in the league with a record of 10 wins and 12 losses. Guangxi averages 93.5 points per game, and the team is very active in competing for rebounds, especially offensive rebounds, averaging 12.3 offensive rebounds per game, which places them among the top teams in the league. Their offensive rebounding rate of 55% ranks first in the league. At the same time, Guangxi maintains good offensive efficiency, with a field goal percentage of 48.3%, ranking third in the league. However, the team’s defensive performance has not been satisfactory, with a defensive efficiency rating of 122, placing them in the lower half of the league. They need to improve their defensive performance.

In their last game, Guangxi lost 91-93 to Henan Sheidian Laojiu. Despite dominating the rebounds, the team had a low three-point shooting percentage, hitting only 6 out of 25 attempts, and committed too many fouls, giving the opponent numerous free throw opportunities, indicating poor control of the details. However, Fraser performed exceptionally well in this game, scoring a team-high 43 points with 19 out of 37 shots, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four players scored in double digits, with the other two foreign players, Enwugbo, scoring 11 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, Dako scoring 12 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. The starting player Aimer was completely off his game, playing nearly 28 minutes without scoring a single point from six attempts. Additionally, Guangxi’s defense against Henan’s foreign player Marcus LaVett was ineffective, allowing him to score a game-high 52 points with 12 out of 18 shots, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Shijiazhuang Xianglan, on the other hand, suffered a third consecutive loss after losing to Hong Kong Golden Bulls, and their recent form has declined significantly. They are currently ranked fourth in the league with a record of 11 wins and 11 losses. Shijiazhuang averages 96 points, 39.5 rebounds, and 17.8 assists per game. Notably, their average of 96 points ranks third in the league, indicating their offensive prowess. They are also adept at scoring from the free-throw line, attempting an average of 25.1 free throws per game and making 17.9, a commendable statistic.

After a three-game winning streak, Shijiazhuang Xianglan suffered consecutive losses to Wuhan Kunpeng, Jiangsu Guocang, and Hong Kong Golden Bulls. The loss to Hong Kong Golden Bulls was particularly unfortunate, as although they were at a disadvantage in the rebounding battle, their shooting percentage was 48%, five percentage points higher than their opponents. However, they did not control their turnovers well enough. In this game, Shijiazhuang Xianglan had multiple players contributing, with foreign player Ndoye scoring a team-high 22 points and 17 rebounds, performing exceptionally well. Williams contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Shijiazhuang Xianglan had a chance to win but failed to handle the pressure in the crucial moments.

In their first meeting this season, Shijiazhuang Xianglan defeated Guangxi Weizhuang away 99-96, with a shooting percentage of 53% and a significant advantage in rebounds. For Guangxi Weizhuang, Pang Zhenglin scored a team-high 34 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. On the Shijiazhuang side, Ndoye scored 24 points and 15 rebounds, Williams contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Ennis scored 19 points. The comparison between the foreign players favored Shijiazhuang. However, prior to this, Guangxi Weizhuang had dominated Shijiazhuang Xianglan. Now, the situation has changed, and Shijiazhuang Xianglan has improved considerably compared to last season. Both teams are currently on losing streaks, and it remains to be seen who can stop the decline in time.

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