Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 30 (Reporters Cao Yibo, Li Bowen) On the 29th local time, the American Women's Professional Basketball League (WNBA) continued, and the New York Liberty, where Chinese women's basketball player Han Xu belonged, suffered a 61:92 away game in Seattle. The Storm team suffered a seven-game losing streak.
In this campaign, Han Xu played 24 minutes and 37 seconds, shot 5 of 13 from the field, scored a team-high 13 points and 8 rebounds, and also had 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.
The score of 13 points has once again set a new personal score for Han Xu this season.
Han Xu, who came off the bench, was in a hot state at the end of the first quarter. He succeeded in consecutive low-position strong plays and created a "2+1", scoring 7 points on 3 of 4 shots in a single quarter.
In the following time, Han Xu contributed actively on the defensive end, but unfortunately the difference between the two teams continued to widen, and the game lost suspense early.
In an interview after the game, Han Xu said that as an inside player, he must dare to fight to the basket.
"I got a lot of opportunities in today's game, and I played more of the offense at the rim, but the shooting percentage was a little bit lacking," she said. ."
Han Xu said that gradually integrating into the team was earned through hard training.
"On the second day I came to New York, I started to follow the training, and I basically did not stop for a day. I have been adapting hard to get the playing time I have now. I cherish this opportunity very much."
Han Xu's condition is getting better and better, but the team is in trouble. After being "double-played" by the Storm, the Liberty has suffered a seven-game losing streak.
"Everyone's morale is relatively low right now, and we can't find our way. We need to find a way to win." Talking about the team's situation, Han Xu said, "We are going back to New York (home) soon. I believe that we can go through training. Change the current adversity."
Although she has just returned to the team, Han Xu is no stranger to Freeman. She played in a Freeman jersey in 2019.
Now, when the team is under great pressure, the "old player" Han Xu hopes to take on more responsibilities.
"I hope I can take on the heavy responsibility of the team and be a main player in the team. Whether on the defensive end or on the offensive end, I hope that I can be more dominant and help the team win some wins. Then go on and off the court. Encourage teammates and spread more positive energy."