Ahead of Game 2 in the CBA playoff quarterfinals, Shanxi汾酒 head coach Pan Jiang delivered a passionate team talk during the team’s practice session, calling on his players to stay composed and focused.
“The game tonight is all about keeping your mind clear. Don’t dwell on winning or losing—just focus on the process and the details. We need to execute the offensive and defensive schemes we’ve prepared over the past two days,” Pan said.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration. “Don’t let the fear of winning or losing creep in. I won’t put that pressure on you. We have to be ready for a tough battle—our opponent is the defending champion. When challenges come, we’ll communicate and solve them together.”
Pan also urged his team to never give up. “No matter what happens, we can’t afford to let go of any opportunity to compete. Just give it your all.”
Shanxi汾酒 currently leads the best-of-five series 1-0 against Zhejiang Guangsha.
