With Shandong achieving an 8-game winning streak, Guangdong suffering a 40-point blowout loss, and Sichuan enduring a 15-game losing streak, the latest CBA standings have been released.

On January 16th Beijing time, the 15th round of the CBA regular season began. After last night’s five matches, Beijing Royal Fighters surprisingly fell 100-105 to the low-ranked Jiangsu, Guangdong suffered a heavy 73-113 loss to Shanghai, Qingdao kept up their offensive dominance with an 80-67 win over Jilin, Shandong powered through to a commanding 109-82 victory over Ningbo, and Guangsha’s multi-pronged attack crushed Sichuan 93-69. Consequently, the updated standings show Guangsha on a 4-game winning streak in first place, Shanghai second, Guangdong third, Shandong fifth with 8 straight wins, and Sichuan at the bottom with 15 consecutive losses!

Beijing Royal Fighters vs. Jiangsu. Facing Jiangsu, who had lost nine straight, Beijing Royal Fighters looked to extend their own winning streak but were stunned by an upset. The game was closely contested throughout, but Beijing was consistently held just behind by Jiangsu. In the crucial final moments, Pang Zhenglin’s toughness and consecutive scores helped Jiangsu withstand Beijing’s comeback. Pang also contributed 12 assists in total, and with three players scoring over 20 points, Jiangsu pulled off a surprising victory, ending their 9-game losing streak and securing their second win of the season!

Guangdong vs. Shanghai. Both teams entered this round in hot form, firmly positioned near the top, setting up a key battle between strong contenders. Unexpectedly, the game turned into a shocker as Shanghai went on a rampage, firing efficiently across the board while Guangdong’s offense faltered with poor shooting. Ultimately, Shanghai dominated with five players scoring in double digits, crushing Guangdong by 40 points in a devastating loss that marked Guangdong’s third defeat. This lopsided game propelled Shanghai to second place in the standings!

Qingdao vs. Jilin. In this matchup, both teams had average shooting in the first quarter, engaging in a tug-of-war with Qingdao holding a slight lead. In the second quarter, Jilin’s offense went cold, especially from beyond the arc, while Qingdao exploded offensively, outscoring Jilin 26-12. In the second half, Jilin mounted a strong comeback to chip away at the lead, but they went cold again in the final quarter as Qingdao steadily extended the margin, eventually cruising to an easy victory over the giant-killing Jilin!

Shandong vs. Ningbo. Facing a rapidly improving Ningbo squad, Shandong came out firing on all cylinders, showcasing overwhelming offensive power. Their three foreign players consistently contributed, and domestic player Xie Zhijie also shined. The team relentlessly piled on points, quickly breaking the game open and leaving Ningbo in disarray. Ultimately, Shandong’s three players scoring over 20 points led to a dominant win over Ningbo!

Guangsha vs. Sichuan. A clash between the top team and the cellar dweller brought a unique flavor. Guangsha, the league leader with formidable strength, faced Sichuan, who were at the bottom with a winless streak. The outcome was predictable as Guangsha took full control, launching a fierce assault on Sichuan. The game quickly became one-sided, with Guangsha’s balanced scoring dismantling Sichuan, handing them their 15th consecutive loss while securing Guangsha’s fourth straight win to maintain first place!

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