Yang Ming was ejected! Chen Yingjun scored 26 points, Zhou Qi posted 15+11 as Beijing surged in the final quarter to beat Liaoning and secure a three-game winning streak.

At 19:35 on December 17th Beijing time, a crucial third-round game of the 2025/2026 CBA regular season unfolded, with Beijing securing a 94-81 home win over Liaoning to extend their winning streak to three. Chen Yingjun topped the scoring with 26 points, and Liaoning’s coach Yang Ming was expelled after receiving two consecutive technical fouls due to dissatisfaction with the referees.

Chen Yingjun

Statistics

Beijing: Chen Yingjun 26 points, 2 assists, 2 steals; Jieman 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Zhou Qi 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks; Zhao Rui 11 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals; Zhai Xiaochuan 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Spellman 4 points, 6 rebounds; Raymond 3 points, 2 assists; Zhang Cairen 2 points, 3 rebounds; Madiang 2 points, 1 rebound; Fang Shuo 2 points; Fan Ziming 1 rebound; Omot 1 rebound.

Liaoning: Wells 16 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists; Fu Hao 15 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Jiang Yuxing 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Yan Shouqi 10 points, 2 steals; Wang Lanqin 9 points, 4 assists; Brown 7 points, 2 assists; Morland 6 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Zhang Chenzhifeng 5 points, 4 rebounds; Yu Zechen 3 points, 2 rebounds.

Highlights

In the first quarter, Zhou Qi quickly opened the scoring with a fast layup, immediately answered by Wang Lanqin’s three-pointer. Both teams exchanged points back and forth. After Spellman hit a three-pointer and drew a foul for a 3+1 play, Zhou Qi made two free throws, pushing Beijing ahead 11-7. Morland then took over with consecutive drives and layups, sparking an 8-2 run for Liaoning to take the lead. Zhai Xiaochuan and Chen Yingjun scored both inside and outside, helping Beijing regain the lead. The quarter ended with a tight battle as Chen Yingjun added a fast-break layup, and despite Wu Changze missing a wide-open three, Beijing led 24-22 after the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Jieman scored on a fast-break layup, but Brown, Yu Zechen, and Fu Hao contributed points from multiple spots as Liaoning launched a 9-0 run to lead 31-26. Zhou Qi and Zhao Rui combined well, and Zhang Cairen hit a corner three to tie the game at 33. Both teams showed high shooting efficiency in set offenses, with Zhao Rui scoring consecutive layups off his signature drives. The score remained close with several ties. After Chen Yingjun’s layup, Jiang Yuxing immediately drained a right corner three. Chen Yingjun’s buzzer-beater fadeaway jump shot gave Beijing a 43-42 lead at halftime, with him leading both teams with 13 points in the first half.

In the third quarter, Jieman and Zhao Rui combined for 4 points with shots and free throws, while Wang Lanqin and Fu Hao scored layups to keep the score tight. Zhou Qi and Chen Yingjun made free throws, but Fu Hao responded with a right corner three-pointer, keeping the gap at 2 points. After Yan Shouqi hit a right corner three, Fu Hao scored on a fast-break layup, giving Liaoning a 56-55 lead and forcing a timeout for Beijing. Upon return, Wells drove for a layup, drew a foul, and made both free throws to extend Liaoning’s lead. Yan Shouqi and Zhao Rui traded three-pointers, Wells banked in a shot, and Brown’s drive caused Zhao Rui’s fourth foul, leading to his substitution by Raymond. Liaoning held a 63-62 lead going into the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Chen Yingjun hit a three-pointer from the top of the key, and Jieman’s floater and 2+1 play pushed Beijing’s lead to 72-65, a 7-point margin. After Wang Lanqin scored on a floater, Jieman nailed a step-back three, extending Beijing’s lead to 8 points before the timeout. After the break, Jiang Yuxing was called for a foul on Chen Yingjun’s face during a scramble. Liaoning’s coach Yang Ming protested to the referees and was given a technical foul. Chen Yingjun made the technical free throw. Yang Ming argued again and received a second technical foul, resulting in his ejection. Wells also received a technical foul shortly after. Chen Yingjun made all his free throws, pushing Beijing’s lead to 80-69, an 11-point advantage. Liaoning fought back with Jiang Yuxing and Wells scoring and drawing fouls on consecutive layups, narrowing the gap to 5 points. Zhai Xiaochuan scored 5 points both inside and out, Zhou Qi hit a mid-range jumper, and Beijing led 90-78, effectively sealing the game. Beijing eventually won 94-81 over Liaoning.

Starting Lineups

Beijing: Raymond, Zhou Qi, Zhao Rui, Jieman, Spellman

Liaoning: Fu Hao, Jiang Yuxing, Wang Lanqin, Morland, Wells