On September 20th, the pre-season games of the new CBA season officially kicked off, with Guangdong defeating Guangzhou 89-76, securing an opening victory.
In this game, Guangdong’s twin foreign players, Bazley and Bartone, made their debut, though they didn’t find their rhythm early on, and the team even fell into a passive situation at one point. Fortunately, they gradually entered the game’s flow; however, they were trailing 40-43 by halftime. In the second half, Guangdong found its footing, began to turn the situation around, and successfully held off Guangzhou’s comeback attempts in the final quarter, securing the win.
Throughout the game, Guangdong’s twin foreign players performed quite well, demonstrating their offensive prowess, although there was still some lack of chemistry with their teammates, resulting in a combined total of 12 turnovers. Bartone played for 31 minutes, shooting 10 out of 16 (including 5 out of 8 from three-point range), scoring 28 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and providing 6 assists; Bazley played for 29 minutes, shooting 7 out of 16 (including 2 out of 10 from three-point range), scoring 20 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and providing 7 assists. Overall, their performance was commendable, showcasing their worth.
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