Warm-up Game: Guangdong Edges Shenzhen by 6 Points! Xu Jie Scores 7, Yang Yi Gets 19, Two Players Foul Out

On September 6 Beijing time, the second warm-up game between Guangdong Hongyuan and Shenzhen Men's Basketball Team came to an end. Guangdong took advantage of its opportunities to defeat Shenzhen 86-80 and claim its first win of the warm-up series. In terms of player scoring, Xu Jie had 7 points, Chen Jiazheng had 11 points, Huang Mingyi had 7 points, Zhang Haojia had 5 points, Yang Yi had 19 points, Zhang Wenyin had 12 points, Zhao Baole had 9 points, Zhang Jiarui had 4 points, and Wang Hongze had 12 points. Wang Hongze and Zhang Wenyin both fouled out.

Xu Jie and Yang Yi returned to play in their hometown, and they may have been too nervous or too excited. Xu Jie in particular struggled with his shooting. He did not score his first point of the game until the middle of the second quarter, and he missed several three-point attempts before finally making his first three-pointer in the third quarter. Yang Yi performed relatively better, showing more energy and impact on both offense and defense.

Zhang Wenyin has become an important perimeter scoring option for the team in two consecutive games. It can be said that he is currently one of Guangdong's most reliable and accurate three-point shooters. In this game, Zhang Wenyin made three three-pointers in the first half and scored 12 points. Based on the new head coach's arrangements in these two games, weak-side three-point shooters have received many opportunities in the new system, and Zhang Wenyin has been able to take advantage of them. His open three-point shooting provides a strong threat.

Huang Mingyi also performed well in this game. The new head coach values him highly and designed plays for him at the start of the game, allowing him to attack twice in a row. Although Huang Mingyi's skills are still somewhat raw and his physical battles are average, his physical advantages are obvious and his static talents are outstanding. He scored four points early with a dunk and a layup, continued to finish plays around the basket, and was also one of Guangdong's most reliable interior defenders and rebounders. If Huang Mingyi had received more opportunities in the early years of his career, he might have shown stronger competitiveness by now. Young players need games and time to improve.

In addition, newly promoted young guard Zhao Baole performed well in this game. After coming off the bench, he seized open three-point opportunities and made several shots in a row. If he can fully utilize his shooting ability, he still has a chance to compete for opportunities in the new season. Meanwhile, Wang Hongze became a key focus of Shenzhen's defense in this game, facing double teams almost whenever he received the ball. After the intensity and size inside increased, Wang Hongze also found it difficult to play comfortably. Overall, Wang Hongze still needs to continue improving his physicality and strength.