Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Qi Cai team had a poor shooting performance, making only 30 out of 81 shots (37%) and 2 out of 8 three-pointers (25%), while the Sen Lin team shot 39 out of 83 (47%) and 3 out of 7 three-pointers (43.9%). Despite losing rebounds and assists, Qi Cai won the game, largely due to their free-throw success, making 29 out of 33 attempts. Key players included Ma Ge Ti, who made all 8 of his free throws, and Si Ta Da Mai Er, who scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Sen Lin struggled with scoring in the paint and free throws, relying heavily on mid-range shots. Post-game, Yang Rui received media attention for his tactical decisions, while the Qi Cai team faced criticism for their playing style, being labeled a "free throw team." Yang Rui recognized the risks of their physical play, especially with injuries, and aimed to focus on balanced tactics as the playoffs approached. .

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