Shanxi Falls Short Against Qingdao! Liu Chuanxing and Wei Liangzhe Dominate Inside and Outside, Zhang Ning Not Yet at His Best

In the CBA Summer League, Qingdao defeated Shanxi 89-86. Shanxi fell into an early hole in the first quarter again, and although they kept chasing the score throughout the final three quarters, they failed to handle the ball well in crucial moments and could not complete the comeback, ultimately suffering a narrow loss to their opponents.

In this game, Liu Chuanxing and Wei Liangzhe were able to dominate the interior and perimeter. Liu Chuanxing was especially impressive. After some average performances previously, he shot 7-for-7 from the field in this game and scored 19 points with 14 rebounds, showing the qualities of an interior force. Of course, Qingdao's interior defense was not particularly strong, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Wei Liangzhe also played well. He has been on a strong run in all three games, shooting 5-for-6 and scoring 12 points. He was not only efficient but also willing to take shots at key moments, while also contributing with defense and ball-handling. He is a player worth developing and could help ease Shanxi's issues at the point guard position.

However, Zhang Ning and Yuan Shuai still had some shortcomings. Zhang Ning can draw contact on offense, but his overall shooting percentage was still lacking, and he also committed four turnovers. He has not yet returned to his best form, and his physical condition will need time to recover.

Yuan Shuai still struggled in key moments, especially when he missed a crucial shot late in the game. That was a frustrating point. Of course, Yuan Shuai scored 12 points on 3-for-8 shooting, and his efficiency was still acceptable, but he fell short during the deciding stretch.

Chen Pengyudi was also unable to play during key moments. When he is on the court, he tends to become a weakness. When he handles the ball, he not only struggles to make passes but also has difficulty organizing his teammates. More importantly, during that period the coach paired Chen Pengyudi with Yuan Shuai, which directly hurt Shanxi's performance in the closing stages and had a significant impact on the team.