CBA rankings were shaken overnight! Guangdong reclaimed second place, Beijing lost to Beikong, and Tianjin narrowly fell to Jilin.

On January 25th Beijing time, the CBA regular season battles resumed last night with three matches concluding. Guangdong beat Shanxi 107-97, in the derby Beijing was defeated by Beikong 82-88, and Tianjin lost narrowly to Jilin 93-96. Consequently, the standings were shaken up: Guangdong rose to second place, Beijing ranked fourth, Shanxi fell to eighth after two losses in a row, and Jilin took ninth place!

Guangdong versus Shanxi. Guangdong has performed excellently this season, firmly holding a top-four position, facing last season’s dark horse Shanxi this round. After the game started, both teams exchanged offensive surges, battling back and forth with Guangdong leading by 2 points. In the second quarter, offenses intensified with Guangdong slightly outpacing Shanxi, ending the half with a 4-point lead. In the second half, Guangdong maintained high-efficiency offense both inside and outside, while Shanxi’s shooting cooled off with repeated misses, widening the gap. Ultimately, Guangdong comfortably secured the win over Shanxi for their third consecutive victory, climbing to second place. The game was marred by frequent fouls, disrupting rhythm and entertainment value, especially as Shanxi’s foreign player Diallo repeatedly committed fouls with extra actions ignored by referees!

Beijing versus Beikong. The two teams staged a derby that drew significant attention. After the game started, both sides responded to each other, locked in a tight battle with Beijing leading by 2 points. In the second quarter, Zou Yuchen dominated, leading Beikong’s multi-point attack to pull ahead, ending the half with Beikong up by 4. In the second half, Beijing launched a comeback, with Zeng Fanbo stepping up to shoulder the effort and erase the deficit. In the final quarter, with Zhao Rui injured and Beijing lacking scoring options, Beikong steadily extended the lead, ultimately handing Beijing a narrow defeat!

Tianjin versus Jilin. Two struggling teams faced off, with either side capable of winning depending on performance. After the game began, Jilin took control on the road, steadily scoring and gaining the advantage. In the second quarter, Tianjin fought back, narrowing the margin to just 1 point by halftime. After the break, Tianjin’s offense stalled while Jilin’s coordinated inside-outside attack sparked a scoring run that stretched the lead again. In the final quarter, Tianjin rallied to chip away at the lead, but crucial missed opportunities in the clutch moments allowed Jilin to clinch the victory over Tianjin!

Written by / Sports Novel