Last night's game, Zhou Peng played very easily, making people completely unable to see the fatigue of the national team after the game. In the second quarter, Zhou Peng 10 is second only to the United Arab League's 1 1. His two consecutive three-pointers became the key to reversing the Guangdong men's basketball game. On the defensive end, Zhou Peng grabbed the key rebounds again and again, and then launched a counterattack, becoming the most determined player to implement the team's tactics.
In the eyes of many Guangdong fans, Yi Jianlian is the strongest point of local teams. However, according to Li Qiuping, a professional basketball player and head coach of Shanghai Men's Basketball Team, the biggest local threat of Guangdong Men's Basketball Team is Zhou Peng. 20 17 CBA Finals, Li Qiuping once said in an interview: "Zhou Peng is the first local player in Guangdong, and his threat is greater than Yi Jianlian, who can only rank second. Yi Jianlian is good at defense. I watched the semi-finals they played, and Zhou Peng rarely rested. "
Indeed, Zhou Peng, as the first-line player of Guangdong Men's Basketball Team, is the main force on duty and undertakes heavy defensive tasks under both Du Feng and Junas. Statistics show that Vince played more than 35 minutes per game in these two seasons, which is the longest playing time among Guangdong local players.
But in the new season, Zhou Peng's playing time in the team dropped significantly. Statistics show that Zhou Peng's average playing time is only 32 minutes, which has also set a new low for nearly four seasons. Compared with last season's average of 37 minutes, Zhou Peng played five minutes less in each game. It's not that Zhou Peng's role in the team is declining, but that Guangdong's overall strength is strengthening. Zhou Peng doesn't have to play four quarters every game.
Although playing time has dropped by five minutes, many key figures in Zhou Peng have reached career highs. So far this season, Zhou Peng's average score (18.2 points), two-point shooting percentage (62.9%), three-point shooting percentage (42.5%), free throws (4.2%) and rebounds (5.2%) have all set career highs.
After the Guangdong men's basketball team defeated the Shanghai team, it started with a winning streak of 16. Zhou Peng was indifferent to the team's impressive record: "I think the winning streak of 16 is ok for us. Although it is a gratifying achievement, we have experienced more. We have experienced more than 20 consecutive victories, which has not brought us much pressure, but it will encourage us to continue. "
Obviously, winning streak can't satisfy Zhou Peng's appetite. He wants to win the championship. The last time Guangdong won the championship, it dates back to the 20 12- 13 season. Guangdong has the best chance to win the championship this year. Yi Jianlian is very important to this Guangdong team, and so is Zhou Peng. After all, how Zhou Peng plays is not only related to the team's offensive and defensive output, but also related to the team's fighting spirit and determination.