On September 20, the preseason games of the new CBA season officially began, with Guangzhou losing 76-89 to Guangdong, failing to secure an opening win.
In this game, Guangzhou Long Lions fielded an all-Chinese lineup, which was quite impressive and not completely overpowered by Guangdong. Under the leadership of Li Xiangbo, they even took the initiative, leading by 3 points at halftime. However, in the second half, facing the impact of Guangdong’s two foreign players Bazley and Barton, Guangzhou struggled to hold their ground, eventually falling into a passive situation. In the final quarter, they managed to narrow the gap but failed to turn the tide.
Although Guangzhou lost the game, their all-Chinese lineup still earned recognition, especially the No. 29 pick of this year’s draft, Li Xiangbo, who stood out remarkably. He played for 27 minutes, making 10 out of 18 shots, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for a double-double performance. He also successfully scored several times against Bazley’s defense. Such an outstanding performance is an unexpected delight for Guangzhou. No wonder they traded away Zhu Mingzhen during the offseason; perhaps they were making room for him?
Astonishing Debut by No. 29 Pick Li Xiangbo, a Hidden Gem for Guangzhou?. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/basketball-headlines/astonishing-debut-by-no-29-pick-li-xiangbo-a-hidden-gem-for-guangzhou.html
