With Guangsha achieving a 6-game winning streak, Guangdong defeating Sichuan, and Shandong securing a big victory over Guangzhou, the latest CBA standings have been released.

On January 19th Beijing time, the 17th round of the CBA regular season began. Last night saw four matches finish: Guangzhou dominated Beikong 104-75, giant killer Jilin lost to Shandong 68-77, Sichuan was overwhelmed by powerhouse Guangdong 76-104, and Guangsha, in excellent shape, beat Qingdao 90-75. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated with Guangsha in first place after 6 straight wins, Guangdong second, Shanghai third, Qingdao fourth, and Shandong fifth!

Guangzhou faced Beikong. The game started evenly with both teams neck and neck. Guangzhou struck first with an offensive burst to widen the gap, but Beikong fought back late in the quarter, trailing by only 2 points after the first. In the second quarter, Beikong’s offense stalled with many missed shots, allowing Guangzhou to capitalize with coordinated inside and outside plays, scoring 26-15 and leading by over 13 at halftime. In the second half, Beikong’s offense remained inefficient, while Guangzhou spread the scoring around and outscored them 29-19 in the third quarter, extending the lead to 23. In the final quarter, Guangzhou maintained control and denied Beikong any chance to close the gap. Ultimately, Guangzhou won decisively with five players scoring in double digits, beating Beikong by 29 points!

Jilin played against Shandong. Shandong’s previous streak of 8 wins ended unexpectedly with a loss to Jiangsu. This round, they faced giant slayer Jilin. Both teams struggled early, missing many shots and staying close, with Jilin leading by 1 after the first quarter. In the second, Jilin’s offense improved, outscoring Shandong by 6 points and holding a 7-point lead at halftime. However, in the second half, Jilin’s shooting faltered badly while Shandong’s offense flourished, outscoring Jilin 28-12 in the third quarter to take a 5-point lead. In the final quarter, Shandong maintained steady pressure and controlled the game, while Jilin’s offense was insufficient to catch up. In the end, Shandong surged late to secure the win!

Sichuan faced Guangdong. Sichuan started the season with 16 straight losses and faced the league’s third-place Guangdong this round, making defeat inevitable. Guangdong quickly took control with balanced scoring, while Duan Ruiqi fought hard against Guangdong. After the first quarter, Guangdong led by 9 points. The shooting percentages for both teams were poor afterward, but Guangdong kept Sichuan under control and steadily extended the lead. In the final quarter, Guangdong rediscovered their offense and dominated with a 32-19 run, ultimately crushing Sichuan for a big win!

Guangsha played Qingdao. Last season, Guangsha nearly suffered an upset against Qingdao. This time, Guangsha approached the match seriously, but Qingdao rested several key players early on with defensive rotations. The result was predictable: Guangsha maintained offensive dominance over Qingdao, steadily increasing the margin. Qingdao’s bench had limited strength, and Guangsha led by over 20 points after three quarters. Qingdao had no answer in the final quarter, and Guangsha won convincingly to claim their sixth straight victory and firmly hold first place!

Written by/TiTan Novel