Xu Limin: Switched to a Small Lineup in the Final Quarter Due to Height Disadvantage; If Hu Mingxuan Was Not Injured, Guangdong Might Have Won

On October 25, the CBA regular season continued, with Beijing Bajie (Beijing Automotive) defeating Guangdong 105-101 at home, securing their sixth consecutive win at the start of the season. After the game, Beijing head coach Xu Limin gave an interview to the media.

In the final moments of the fourth quarter, Beijing switched to a small lineup, which became the key to their victory. When asked about this decision, Xu Limin stated that they were at a significant height disadvantage and decided to switch to a smaller lineup. “They played their game, and we played ours, constantly adjusting our defense. Winning was somewhat lucky. If Hu Mingxuan had not been injured, today’s winner might have been them. We had some luck in certain aspects, like Chen Yingjun’s crucial three-pointer at the end. There were some lapses in details that the opponent capitalized on, but that’s how games go—there are always the fortunate ones. One game doesn’t prove much; we still need to identify and address our issues. Guangdong is indeed a strong team, and there are many things we can learn from them.”

Today’s game also came down to the final moments, with key players stepping up. What about Chen Yingjun’s critical three-pointer? Xu Limin commented, “Our team has 12 players, all of whom are at a similar level and have their own strengths. It’s about how to utilize them. Today, Fang Shuo played a significant role, as did Zhai Xiaochuan in the previous game. We adapt to the actual situation, and whoever performs well gets more playing time. Each athlete is excellent and has their own characteristics.”