When the Chinese Basketball Association, under the leadership of Yao Ming, decided to form two national teams, the goal was clear: to develop young talent and broaden the player pool for international tournaments. However, head coach Du Feng of the Blue Team seemed reluctant to put his faith in younger players. During the previous Asia Cup, many so-called “newcomers” on his roster were far from youthful. Take Yu Dehao for instance. Though it was his first time representing the national team in a major event, the 22-year-old had already played three full seasons in...
China Blue Ends Qualifiers with Valuable Lessons
With the recent FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers wrapped up, China’s Blue Team completed two challenging matchups that offered more than just win-loss results—they served as an important litmus test ahead of tougher international competitions. In a key game, New Zealand, hosting South Korea without several of its European-based players, still managed a six-point victory at home. Meanwhile, the Chinese Blue Team under Du Feng mirrored Korea’s performance: they fell to a revamped New Zealand squad by nine points, despite holding a ten-point lead at one point. The contrast in physical conditioning and in-game...
Mitchell Emerges as Rookie of the Year Favorite
Among this season’s rising stars, Donovan Mitchell stands out as a leading contender for Rookie of the Year. With an average of 2.6 three-pointers per game and 19.7 points, he’s been neck and neck with Ben Simmons in the scoring race. Many BD Cricket Live fans have followed Mitchell’s performance closely, drawn to his consistent output and poised court presence, which have become his trademark. However, his performance following the All-Star break may signal he’s starting to hit the infamous “rookie wall.” In a recent game against the Rockets, Mitchell struggled to maintain his...
Osman Keeps Starting Role After Trade Deadline
As the NBA regular season charges toward its final stretch, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to tweak their rotation in search of a winning formula. One thing has remained constant since the trade deadline: Cedi Osman has started every game. Despite ups and downs, Coach Tyronn Lue’s continued trust in the young forward has kept him in the spotlight, even as outside voices call for Rodney Hood to take the starting role. Much like the momentum behind BD Cricket Live in South Asia, Osman’s presence on the court has sparked both support and skepticism among...
LeBron Criticized for Giving Up in Finals Series
Few basketball debates stir as much passion as LeBron James’ performance in the 2011 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. While fans watching BD Cricket Live continue to admire his career achievements, former teammate Eddie House holds a very different view. In a recent interview, House didn’t just call James’ performance disappointing—he went as far as to say LeBron completely gave up during that series. House’s frustration isn’t just professional; it’s personal. That Finals appearance marked the end of his NBA career. After winning a championship with the Boston Celtics, he had a real...
Cavaliers Collapse Again from Defensive Woes
The Cleveland Cavaliers are once again under fire for a long-standing weakness that continues to haunt them—defensive breakdowns. Despite all the energy and offensive revival post-trade deadline, one old problem refuses to go away. As the Wizards demonstrated in their recent matchup, a simple pick-and-roll was all it took to dismantle Cleveland’s defense. Whether it was Tristan Thompson or Larry Nance Jr., both big men fixated solely on the ball handler, completely ignoring players slipping behind them. By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late. Much like the pressure faced...