CBA rankings were shaken overnight! Guangsha returns to the top, Shandong storms to a 4-game winning streak in fifth place, Xinjiang narrowly loses to Tongxi

On January 28 Beijing time, the CBA regular season continued with several intense matches concluding last night. Tongxi edged out Xinjiang 98-97 despite missing 4 free throws, Qingdao failed to complete a comeback and lost 84-93 to Guangsha, and Shandong came from behind to defeat Ningbo 99-75. As a result, the latest standings have been updated: Guangsha is first, Shandong with a 4-game winning streak is fifth, Qingdao with 4 straight losses is seventh, Ningbo is 13th, and Xinjiang is 15th!

Tongxi faced Xinjiang. Xinjiang’s strength has noticeably declined this season but recently warmed up with a 3-game winning streak. This round they faced Tongxi, who had lost 4 straight. Tongxi started quickly, coordinating inside and outside to produce a 32-24 lead. In the second quarter, both teams engaged in a fierce offensive battle, closely contested, with Tongxi maintaining pressure on Xinjiang. After halftime, Tongxi’s offense struggled with many missed shots, while Xinjiang launched a strong attack to take the lead. However, Tongxi fought back stubbornly to regain a 1-point lead. In the decisive moments, Xinjiang had multiple chances to win but shockingly missed 4 consecutive free throws, ultimately losing by one point and ending their winning streak!

Qingdao played against Guangsha. Guangsha’s 7-game winning streak was just ended by Shandong last round, but they still hold the top spot. This match was against last season’s surprise team Qingdao. In the first half, Qingdao’s shooting was average, while Guangsha took control with balanced scoring to build a lead. In the second quarter, Guangsha intensified their attack, extending the gap with Hu Jinqiu’s hot shooting, reaching a maximum lead of 29 points. In the second half, Guangsha’s offense lost efficiency, and Qingdao launched a furious comeback, with Weatherspoon going on a rampage, helping Qingdao outscore Guangsha 32-16 and significantly cutting the deficit. In the final quarter, Qingdao’s momentum did not fade, narrowing the gap to just 2 points, putting immense pressure on Guangsha. At a critical moment, Hu Jinqiu stepped up to help Guangsha seal the game and prevent a major comeback!

Shandong took on Ningbo. Shandong has performed well this season, holding a steady position near the top. This round they faced the former bottom team Ningbo. In the first quarter, Shandong played sluggishly and missed many shots, while Ningbo’s diversified offense scored 26-14 in that period. In the second quarter, Shandong’s offense exploded, with Gao Shiyan hitting consecutive three-pointers to help Shandong score 33-15, turning the halftime score to a 6-point lead for Shandong. After halftime, Ningbo’s offense remained inefficient, and Shandong gradually extended their lead beyond double digits. In the final quarter, Ningbo staged a comeback to close the gap, but Chen Linjian reignited Shandong’s offense, leading them on a decisive run to secure the victory!

Written by/Titan Sports Novel