Liaoning vs Qingdao Preview: Fuge in Hot Form Aiming for Consecutive Wins, Yang Hansen Faces Han Dejun Again

On October 28, the CBA regular season continues with Liaoning visiting Qingdao.

Head-to-Head Records:

Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical has faced Liaoning Bensteel 42 times historically, with a record of 9 wins and 33 losses.

Last season, the two teams met twice, with Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical recording 0 wins and 2 losses.

This season, the two teams have met once, with Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical losing 83-106 on the road against Liaoning Bensteel.

Despite Liaoning’s 6-1 record over their past 7 games, the absence of Zhang Zhenlin due to injury and Zhao Jiwei’s addition to the injury list means that head coach Yang Ming must rely heavily on his three foreign players, who are expected to deliver significant impact in the upcoming game.

Key Performances of Liaoning’s Core Players:

Fuge: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 32.4 minutes per game, scoring 29.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Fu Hao: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 25.0 minutes per game, scoring 10.3 points and 4.4 rebounds.

Han Dejun: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 20.7 minutes per game, scoring 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds.

In Liaoning’s recent win against Shandong, Fuge scored 35 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, and recorded 3 steals. His relentless offense and tenacious defense in the second half were crucial to Liaoning’s victory. Fu Hao also had an outstanding performance in the fourth quarter. Whether they can maintain their hot form in the series against Qingdao will be key to Liaoning’s success.

Qingdao has a 4-3 record over their past 7 games, but their home record stands at only 1-2, which is less than satisfactory. The team’s offensive efficiency has declined since Powell’s injury, and Yang Hansen’s lack of a reliable point guard has led to frequent disappearances in the second half. In the last matchup against Han Dejun, Yang Hansen was thoroughly outplayed. This game at home offers an opportunity for Qingdao to turn things around, and it will be closely watched by fans and media alike.

Key Performances of Qingdao’s Core Players:

Weatherspoon: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 35.1 minutes per game, scoring 24.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.

Wang Ruize: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 38.6 minutes per game, scoring 19.4 points and 4.9 rebounds.

Yang Hansen: In the 7 regular season games this season, he has averaged 38.0 minutes per game, scoring 15.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 3.1 blocks.

To defend their home court, Qingdao needs Weatherspoon to showcase his one-on-one scoring ability, while domestic players like Yang Hansen and Wang Ruize must step up. With Zhang Zhenlin and Zhao Jiwei sidelined, how Liu Weiwei manages the foreign players’ strategies will be crucial for Liaoning’s success.