Jiangsu VS Tianjin Preview: Jiang Haoran in Hot Form Aims to Stop Losing Streak, Can Zhang Qingpeng Turn the Tide?

On August 27th, the CBA Summer League continues with a match between Jiangsu and Tianjin. Neither team has the absolute strength to decisively defeat the other, so a fierce battle is expected. It remains to be seen which team’s domestic players will prove more competitive, something fans are eagerly anticipating.

The Jiangsu men’s basketball team has participated in the summer league quite frequently this summer, achieving a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The overall training strategy has met expectations, especially for young players led by Jiang Haoran. As he gains age and experience, his role within the team becomes increasingly important. Yi Li intends to position him as a core inside player. In the last game against Nanjing, although they lost, Jiang Haoran played for 35 minutes, scoring 23 points with 7 rebounds and 1 assist on 8 out of 14 shooting, making him one of the few highlights for Jiangsu with his inside presence and cutting movements.

In this match against Tianjin, whose inside presence is relatively weak, whether Jiangsu’s forwards and centers can perform well will be key to victory. In their previous encounter, Jiangsu beat Tianjin 96-85, completely dominating the game with their inside advantage.

Tianjin men’s basketball team is currently on a four-game losing streak. In the last game against Zhejiang, who had multiple players resting, Tianjin lost 95-107, causing controversy. When Tianjin’s outside shooting cannot maintain a high shooting percentage, they lack domestic players who can break through with individual ability. Although major players like Zhang Yunmeng and Zheng Haoran maintain high scoring statistics, their inability to win indicates significant problems on both ends of the court. Tianjin has had an outside shooting percentage below 35% for several consecutive games.

Jiangsu’s lineup is not among the strongest in the Summer League. Whether Zhang Qingpeng can end the losing streak in this game is undoubtedly the biggest highlight. When the opponent increases defensive pressure, Tianjin needs domestic core players led by Shi Deshuai to take on more responsibility.

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