The highly anticipated Game 3 of the Beijing-Guangdong series is set to take place tomorrow night, with many fans believing this could be Guangdong’s final game of the season. The Hongyuan team has officially released a preview of the matchup, along with updated training footage, building anticipation for this do-or-die clash. In the training video, head coach Du Feng appears visibly stern, closely monitoring every player’s movements and correcting details. Meanwhile, point guard Xu Jie is on fire from beyond the arc, sinking three-pointers with remarkable consistency. 
Hu Mingxuan, however, is still dealing with an injury. After training, he was seen with a thick ice pack strapped to his knee to alleviate swelling and pain resulting from the session. 
This game marks the decisive battle of the Beijing-Guangdong series, with the winner securing a spot in the CBA quarterfinals. Objectively speaking, Beijing Ducks hold an edge in roster depth and overall talent compared to Guangdong. In Game 2, Guangdong erupted at home with Quin and Hu Mingxuan shooting lights out from three, yet they still needed a lucky buzzer-beating triple from Zhang Haojia to edge out Beijing. Returning to their home court in Game 3, the Ducks, already considered the stronger team on paper, have a higher probability of winning. Some pessimistic fans fear that Guangdong may not replicate their Game 2 performance and could suffer a heavy defeat at Wukesong.
In reality, for Guangdong to make it to a Game 3 against Beijing is already an achievement. This season, the team has struggled with external player selections, key players have faced serious injuries, and new signings from the offseason have yet to make an impact due to various reasons. In contrast, Beijing boasts a roster filled with national team players and arguably the deepest lineup in the league. Pulling off a last-second win in Game 2 to avoid a sweep was enough to satisfy home fans. Even if they lose Game 3, Hongyuan supporters are unlikely to blame the players. Of course, keeping expectations in check is necessary, but that shouldn’t stop the team from giving their all—after all, the game isn’t over until the final buzzer. As the saying goes, “Brothers united, they can break metal.” The hope is that the Hongyuan squad will embody that spirit, fight relentlessly, and leave no regrets.