Suffering a 3-game losing streak! Zhao Jiwei's crucial mistake wastes a 12+7+6 stat line; five players score in double digits as Shandong defeats Liaoning

On January 23rd, during the CBA regular season, Shandong defeated Liaoning 84-79 on their opponent's court, marking Liaoning’s third straight defeat.

In the opening quarter, Tao Hanlin overwhelmed the interior, unstoppable near the basket, and Powell fired timely shots from the perimeter; Morland countered with strong inside play, and Wells demonstrated his three-point shooting ability, with Shandong taking a slight 11-10 lead. The two teams remained tightly contested, and Shandong ended the quarter leading 19-16.

In the second quarter, Chris and Tao Hanlin repeatedly attacked the rim; Wells and Hunter, the two foreign players, combined their efforts effectively, while Zhao Jiwei, the team’s playmaker, stepped up to respond, with the score tied at 27. Chris and Powell kept pressing, helping Shandong widen the gap again. By halftime, Shandong led 39-30.

In the third quarter, Pursell successfully scored on a fast break, and Chen Linjian continued to show his shooting strength from mid- to long-range, helping Shandong extend their lead to 56-42, a 14-point advantage. Wells hit two consecutive three-pointers from outside, and Li Xiaoxu also contributed from beyond the arc, as Liaoning’s three-point shooting ignited, significantly closing the score gap. Shandong led 66-60 at the end of the quarter.

In the final quarter, Fu Hao aggressively scored a three-pointer, reducing Liaoning’s deficit to just 3 points. Chen Linjian and Gao Shiyan both hit long-range shots, helping Shandong stretch the lead again; in a critical moment, Zhao Jiwei took control of the game, first hitting a long-range shot, then driving for a successful layup and a three-pointer. Wells also created a 2+1 opportunity, as Liaoning fought back to close the score. After Zhao Jiwei drew a foul and made both free throws, Liaoning took a 77-76 lead. At the decisive moment, Gao Shiyan nailed a crucial three-pointer to tie the game at 79. Xie Zhijie scored a layup, and Gao Shiyan made key free throws, leading Shandong to a final 84-79 victory.

Starting Lineups

Liaoning: Fu Hao, Zhao Jiwei, Jiang Yuxing, Morland, Wells

Shandong: Chen Linjian, Tao Hanlin, Gao Shiyan, Chris, Pursell