Nanjing vs. Shanxi Preview: Shanxi’s Hot Streak Aims for League Top Spot, Nanjing Faces Tough Odds Against Strong Opponents

On October 29, the CBA regular season will see Nanjing host Shanxi at home.

Nanjing Tongxi has a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, ranking 11th in the league. Early in the season, Nanjing achieved a 4-2 record, but their victories were mostly against weaker opponents. In their last game, they suffered a significant 88-128 loss to the strong Guangdong team. The team struggled in rebounding, losing by a margin of 38-68. Guo Haowen, who had been performing well, went 3-for-14 and seemed lost. Apart from the foreign players, the team lacks offensive options.

This season, Nanjing’s offensive performance has been quite good, averaging 108.4 points per game, ranking 5th in the league. However, their defense is poor, allowing an average of 112.3 points per game. Among the players, Tongxi’s foreign player Li Fu averages 21.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Guo Haowen averages 20 points and 4.7 rebounds, Lin Wei 18.7 points and 5.1 assists, Mu Di 13 points and 7.4 assists, and Zhu Mingzhen 11.7 points. The team currently lacks a powerful foreign player, which is a direction they need to focus on in the future given the current competitive landscape.

Shanxi, with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, ranks 3rd in the league. Shanxi has performed exceptionally well this season, defeating strong teams like Guangdong and Liaoning, becoming a dark horse in the league. In their last game, Shanxi beat Beikong 125-105. In that game, Goodwin scored 33 points and 11 assists, Yuan Shuai got 19 points. Another foreign player, Diawara, scored 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Balvin contributed 19 points. The synergy between Shanxi’s domestic and foreign players has significantly contributed to their excellent record.

This season, Shanxi averages 113.9 points per game, leading the league. Their foreign players have been outstanding, with Goodwin averaging 22.3 points, 8.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds, Diawara 18 points and 6 rebounds, and Balvin 9.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Among the domestic players, Zhang Ning averages 15.7 points and 4.1 rebounds, Yuan Shuai 14.4 points, and Jia Mingru 8.6 points. Additionally, Shanxi has a backup plan with Schweider returning to the team.

In this match between Shanxi and Nanjing, Shanxi holds an advantage in both strength and form. Especially with Nanjing’s relatively lax defense, Shanxi’s offensive capabilities are expected to shine. If they win this game, Shanxi will temporarily top the league standings. For Tongxi, playing at home gives them an edge, and whether the young players can replicate their early-season performances will be key to staying competitive against the opponent.

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