Qingdao vs Shenzhen Preview: Liu Weiwei Sets the Stage, Can Zhou Peng Make a Comeback as a Player?

On October 31, in the 9th round of the CBA league, Qingdao Guoxin will face Shenzhen Marco Polo at home.

The two teams have met 35 times historically, with Qingdao Guoxin winning 11 and losing 24. Last season, they faced each other three times, with Qingdao Guoxin winning 2 and losing 1. After 8 rounds, Qingdao Guoxin has a record of 5 wins and 3 losses, ranking 6th in the league. They average 99.4 points per game and allow 96.4 points per game, with a home record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Shenzhen Marco Polo has a record of 2 wins and 6 losses, ranking 14th in the league. They have recently suffered a 3-game losing streak, averaging 106.9 points per game and allowing 112.1 points per game, with an away record of 1 win and 4 losses.

In their last game, Shenzhen Marco Polo lost 101-108 to Guangzhou Long Lions at home. Only three players scored in double digits for the team. He Xining went 8-for-19 from the field, scoring the highest 29 points in the game. Foreign player Perry went 9-for-19, scoring 23 points with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Wemyss went 7-for-14, scoring 14 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Another foreign player Otel went 3-for-6, scoring 8 points.

This season, five players on Shenzhen Marco Polo are averaging double-digit points. Perry averages 28.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Otel averages 16.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. He Xining averages 14.6 points per game, Sun Haoqin averages 11.5 points per game, and Wemyss averages 11.3 points per game.

In their last game, Qingdao Guoxin defeated the defending champion Liaoning Bensteel 96-79 at home. Wetherspoon went 9-for-20 from the field, scoring 24 points with 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. Wang Ruize made all 10 of his free throws, contributing 20 points. Yang Hanshen went 7-for-13, scoring 17 points with 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Duan Angjun contributed 15 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks. Mitchell contributed 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists.

This season, five players on Qingdao Guoxin are averaging double-digit points. However, Powell, who averages 18.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game, is currently injured and unable to play in the short term. Wetherspoon averages 24.8 points, 4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. Wang Ruize averages 19.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Yang Hanshen averages 15.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 3 blocks per game. Duan Angjun averages 14.4 points per game, and Mitchell averages 5.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

After making significant adjustments in the new season, Shenzhen Marco Polo’s overall performance has not been at its best. Head coach Zhou Peng’s leadership has not won recognition. Currently, Shenzhen Marco Polo allows the second-most points in the league, ranks 4th in fewest rebounds, 2nd in fewest steals, and leads the league in turnovers per game. Qingdao Guoxin, under the guidance of Liu Weiwei, has established a solid defensive foundation, ranking 3rd in fewest points allowed, 3rd in most rebounds, and 5th in most blocks. Overall, Qingdao Guoxin is a team that wins games through defense-driven offense, and Powell’s injury is a significant loss for them.

Shenzhen Marco Polo, on the other hand, is a team that strives for offense but with mixed results, and their defensive performance is relatively poor. Li Muhao’s injury has further weakened their defense. There were reports that Zheng Yonggang might return as head coach, but at a press conference, Zhou Peng indicated that he might not be suitable for the role and will return to playing. If Zhou Peng really has to “come out of retirement,” the performance of this former national team captain will be worth watching.

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