XFT Vs JD Dream 11 Prediction: Second placed Xinjiang look to further consolidate their spot as overwhelming favourites for the glistening trophy.
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With first place out of their reach this season given Guangdong’s incredible might in the marquee league, second place was the closest Xinjiang Flying Tigers could come to the pinnacles of CBA 2019-20. And the club ensured that it made that coveted spot its own, a club which has earned as the closest competitor to Guangdong Southern Tigers this season.
Defeating Tianjin 105-93 the last time around, Xinjiang Flying Tigers have gone onto make it two wins on the bounce to sit with a frugal two wins since the restart of the league. And with the wins is increasing the side’s stature as a stalwart in the competition, a side capable of going all the way and wrapping its hands around the prestigious trophy.
The club is continue its ambitions of raking up crucial wins before the ensuing round of the league with today’s opponents making for a dreary challenge infront of them. After managing to maneuverer their way to a couple of wins, Jiangsu Dragons returned to losing ways the last time around, a 90-85 defeat to Shengdong which all but brought an end to the side’s aspirations of making it into the playoffs.
Probable Winner
Dragons’ defence has ended up playing a major role in the side’s demise this season. Far from showing fight and character, the team has opened up and allowed side’s to come and bash it and toy with it as they wish, a side which will bend its back and receive a battering by a way superior juggernaut.
Probable Playing 5
Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Tang, Lin, Qi, Zeng, Co
Dragons
Antonio, Huang, Zhou, Liu, Wang
CBA 2019-20
Match: Xinjiang Flying Tigers Vs Dragons
Date And Time: 27th July, Monday: 12:30pm
Venue: Arena, Beijing
Best Shooter
Xinjiang Flying Tigers
- Qi: 20 Points
Dragons
- Antonio: 31 Points
Best Ball Stealer
Xinjiang Flying Tigers
- He: 6 Rebounds
Dragons
- Qi: 10 Rebounds
Bygone Encounter
Xinjiang Vs Tianjin: 105-93
Shengdong Vs Dragons: 90-8
Dream 11 Picks
Point Guard
In a team laden with players who have failed to make their time out on the court count this season. Hongfei Shi has managed to show will and valour for the club this season. The player has been lauded for the upbeat brand of basketball he’s indulged his side in this season with the player pulling off a sensational 7 point, 4 rebound and more importantly, the 13 rebounds in his foregone tie.
Shooting Guard
We are pairing him up with Yifan Hou for this one whilst the second placed side will see Qi Lin become the first name to be instilled in our side. He has kept shooting triples from the deep for his side with a high conversion rate, an expansive skill set which saw him rifle his way to a subliminal 14 points the last time around.
Small Forward
16 points for Caiyu Tang in the same scrimmage see him pair up with him for the impending tie with the diminutive Sehirelijian Muxtar partnering him up for the impending outing. The player has not only utilised his handles to pull off points in the paint but more importantly coaxed his way to a pristine 11 assists as he traversed the ball without any qualms for the side.
Power Forward
We are going to be selecting Dragons’ Yuxuan Liu as our pick in the power forward docket. The player has a penchant for going on a rampage when it comes to dropping points in the paint with his reverse scoops and spin and slims seeing him accrue 10 points and 5 rebounds the last time around.
Centre
Yet another outing, yet another double-double for Zhou Qi. With 20 points and 10 rebounds, the player played a quiessential role in keeping the side’s unbeaten spree intact as he pulled off a sensational showing in both the attacking and defensive ambit.
He’s paired alongside Ziming Fan who pulled off 7 points in the same affair with the two names moving in tandem to send a string of off handed shots and alleyoops down for the side.
Star Player
The ease with which he cajoled a double-double the last time around see us make Qi our side’s star player while Fan is the vice-captain.
Dream 11 Team
Shi, Lin, Hou, Tang, Muxtar, Liu, Qi, Fan
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
