NBA, Yao Ming is back!

The halftime whistle slammed into the air above the Shanghai home stadium, and the numbers on the electronic scoreboard were painful to look at—Beijing team 40, Shanghai Sharks 21.

A difference of 19 points.

Like a mountain, it pressed down, silencing the entire home stadium.

Even the cheers of the fans fell silent, leaving only the laughter and commotion of the Beijing team players as they left the field, which sounded particularly jarring.

This starting lineup, which had established itself and achieved results in the league, was completely torn apart by Beijing team's Batistuta in just 20 minutes of the first half.

The inside game was riddled with holes, and both offense and defense collapsed, leaving them with no chance to fight back.

From the very first second of the game, Battier controlled the inside game with absolute dominance.

During the jump ball, Mao Haibin jumped with all his might, but didn't even touch the side of the basketball. Battier easily tipped the ball away, and the Beijing team lobbed it into the paint for their first attack.

Go directly to Batel.

Mao Haibin lowered his body and focused all his strength on defense.

However, the difference in their strength and physique is like an insurmountable chasm.

Bart leaned against him with his back turned, and with just a little force, he pushed Mao Haibin backward repeatedly, directly crushing him into the three-second zone.

He turned and easily hooked the ball in, scoring the first point of the game.

It's as easy as a warm-up workout.

Every subsequent possession became a personal showcase for Battier in the paint, where he completely dominated.

Mao Haibin fought until his legs went weak, and he strained his arms to block the attack, but he still couldn't stop Batel's crushing blow.

As long as Battier receives the ball in the low post, it's an unstoppable one-on-one opportunity.

Either turn around and crush them.

He squeezed past the defender and scored a layup.

Either turn and jump shot, taking full advantage of your height.

Mao Haibin couldn't even manage to interfere.

Even when the Sharks are forced to help defend and Saulius comes up to double-team, Battier can still accurately pass the ball to an open teammate on the perimeter, easily delivering an assist.

In just 10 minutes, Mao Haibin accumulated 3 fouls, making him too afraid to make any defensive moves. He could only watch helplessly as Battier scored at will in the paint, turning the Shanghai team's interior into Battier's scoring playground.

Saulius is a formidable offensive player, but he is no match for Bartel in defensive duels, and any attempt to help him out will only result in him being easily shaken off.

It will also disrupt the team's overall defensive formation, giving the Beijing team more open looks on the perimeter.

On the offensive end, the Shanghai team was completely stifled by Battier's interior defense. Zhang Yong's outside shooting was specifically targeted and frequently missed.

Liang Da hesitated to attack the basket easily due to the presence of Battier in the paint, fearing Battier's ability to block his shots.

Zhang Wenqi's mid-range shot lost its accuracy, and the team committed numerous passing errors.

Even foreign player Saulius was completely contained in the paint by Battier, and his space to receive the ball and shoot was greatly compressed.

Offensive efficiency plummeted.

And the rebounds were completely monopolized by Battier.

Battier is the second-best rebounder this season.

Second only to foreign player Spencer.

Whether the Beijing team misses a shot or the Shanghai Sharks fail to score, Battier always manages to dominate with his superior positioning.

They held Mao Haibin and Saulius firmly behind them.

They secured the rebound firmly, giving the Shanghai team no chance for a second chance.

Any Shanghai player who dares to drive into the paint and take a shot.

They were met with a relentless block from Battier.

Two solid blocks.

This completely shattered the Big Sharks' offensive confidence in the paint.

After 20 minutes into the first half, Battier was in superb form, his touch was incredibly hot.

He scored a whopping 18 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, blocked 2 shots, and dished out 2 assists.

He single-handedly carried the entire offensive and defensive play of the Beijing team in the first half.

Of the 40 points scored by the Beijing team, the vast majority came from his points or assists.

He single-handedly destroyed the entire starting lineup of the Big Sharks.

Despite the combined efforts of the five starters, the Shanghai team only managed 21 points in the first half, with only Battier scoring more points than anyone else.

Mao Haibin was held to just 2 points by the defense, and Saulius only managed 5 points. The team's offense and defense were chaotic and disorganized.

The players on the field all looked exhausted and their eyes were filled with dejection.

The frustration and despair of playing at home enveloped the entire team.

Li Qiuping stood on the sidelines, clutching his tactical board, his face ashen, his brows furrowed as he looked at the 19-point deficit.

Unable to utter a single word, the atmosphere on the bench was extremely tense.

Although this Shanghai team isn't strong, they shouldn't have been beaten like this.

If they perform at their normal training level, they should at least have a fighting chance.

But what the hell are we fighting now?

It's a complete mess.

It's a mess.

So, this year, do they still want to advance further in the playoffs? Do they still want to make the playoffs? Do they still want to break through?

The CBA is not like the NBA; there aren't that many rounds to waste.

Batel walked off the field, showing no signs of fatigue.

The first half of the game didn't exhaust him at all; in fact, he was quite excited after playing.

The feeling of fatigue was completely suppressed.

He suddenly saw a tall, dark figure sitting at the end of the Great Shark's bench.

The key point is that this dark figure, facing his gaze, did not yield an inch.

sure.

interesting.

Battier stood in the center of the field, not immediately walking towards the Beijing team's bench, but slowly walking over and staring straight at the Shanghai Sharks' bench.

Their gazes were fixed on that tall figure.

It remained there for a long time.

His imposing presence and sheer size, combined with the fact that the entire Beijing team was dominating the game, gave him a significant advantage.

He appeared unusually arrogant.

Of course, the names of these two people may have been imbued with a sense of destiny from their very birth.

Before Yao Ming, the heaviest baby was Batel.

It's as if he stole a natural superlative from Batel from the moment he was born.

That's hilarious.

Therefore, it seems that there is some kind of friction between the two of them.

They wouldn't be that brotherly and respectful.

He didn't say a word, but the provocation and urging in his eyes were palpable:

Your starting frontcourt player.

Whether it's a local center or a top foreign player.

I destroyed them all.

The entire Shanghai team was completely crushed under my feet; they were utterly vulnerable.

Aren't you that kid who got spotted by an NBA scout?

Now, no one on the entire Shanghai team can stop me.

Do you want to continue sitting on the bench?

You won't be able to get into the NBA like that.

The home fans erupted in outrage when they saw their players being provoked like that; back then, people were known for their tough and assertive nature.

Even people from Shanghai almost threw their water bottles down.

Okay, actually one has already come down.

Fortunately, the security measures here are quite robust.

The situation was quickly brought under control.

19 points difference.

Batel's strength.

All the repression and anger.

It's all in the hearts of the Sharks players.

But that's just how basketball is.

If you can't win, nothing you say matters.

Even if you go up and beat him up, so what?

You still lost.

On the basketball court, only the winners have the final say.

In other words, if you're the loser, even if you beat him up, you're still a loser. You'll only be mocked for not knowing how to play basketball and being told you should play rugby instead.

They don't receive much respect.

But what if you're the winner?

That would be different.

How harsh are fans on the losers?

How tolerant we are of the winners.

If you were the winner, you beat him up.

That would only lead to applause and widespread publicity.

It's competitive sports.

The food itself is the original sin.

"crooked--"

Just as Battier saw that the entire Sharks team was not making any moves, he felt a little bored and prepared to turn around and leave.

At that moment, someone finally spoke up from behind.

"Thanks, bus."

When he said this, Batel was stunned.

Who is it?

How can you talk like that and then thank me?

His brain just couldn't process it all at once.

But he soon didn't need to think about it anymore, because the other person gave him the answer themselves.

"Without you."

"I'm just a newbie, I can't get on the field so soon."

They can get playing time earlier.

Then say thank you.

Of course.

But after he went on the field.

What will happen?

It's hard to say.

"so."

Yao Ming looked at the so-called number one center.

Knowing how to accomplish the grand plan in one's heart.

Bartel is definitely indispensable.

Beat these people up.

No, it's about subduing these people.

It's something I have to do.

I don't have time to waste.

"Are you ready to get beaten up?"

"Beijing team".