In the 22nd round of the CBA regular season, Guangsha welcomed Sichuan, Liaoning's nemesis, to their home court. In this match, Guangsha demonstrated their superior strength, overwhelming their opponents with an absolute advantage, leaving Sichuan helpless and ultimately defeating them by a significant margin of 25 points with a score of 108-83. Following this victory, Guangsha secured a strong four-game winning streak, firmly occupying the top spot in the standings. Over the past 12 games, they have won 11. Moreover, when playing at home, Guangsha has achieved an impressive record of 11 wins and 0 losses. Undoubtedly, Guangsha has replaced Liaoning and Guangdong to become the top contender for the championship in the new season. Who can stop them from making a run for the title?
Over the past few seasons, Guangsha has been a formidable team in the CBA league, consistently appearing among the top four. However, due to various reasons, Guangsha has not been able to claim the championship trophy. They have reached the finals multiple times but have always fallen short. The unexpected injuries to Hu Jinqiu and Sun Minghui have forced them to postpone their championship dreams. Before the start of this season, Guangsha declared their intention to challenge for the championship, which many thought was an overstatement. But after one-third of the season, it is clear that Guangsha indeed possesses the capability to compete for the title.
In the match against Sichuan, Guangsha completely dominated their opponents. From the outset, the entire Guangsha team was in excellent form, scoring a high 32 points in the first quarter and ending the quarter with an 11-point lead over Sichuan at 32-21. In the second quarter, Guangsha's offensive firepower slightly decreased, scoring only 18 points. Fortunately, their defensive performance remained solid, allowing Sichuan to score just 19 points in the quarter. At halftime, Guangsha still held a 10-point lead going into the second half.
After switching sides, Guangsha once again erupted in the third quarter, scoring 28 points and completely suppressing their opponents offensively. Defensively, they also successfully limited Sichuan, who scored only 16 points in the quarter. Throughout the third quarter, Guangsha outscored Sichuan by 12 points, extending their lead to over 20 points by the end of the first three quarters. In the final quarter, with victory assured, Guangsha switched to training mode. Due to their overall strength far exceeding that of Sichuan, Guangsha further widened the gap in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, relying on the solid foundation established in the first three quarters, Guangsha defeated Sichuan at home with a remarkable 25-point advantage.
Everyone knows that in the past few seasons, Guangsha had a great chance to compete for the championship. However, factors such as injuries have caused Guangsha to miss out on the championship for several consecutive years. This season, Guangsha has enhanced their lineup, and Wang Bo has been more cautious in his player selection, giving Sun Minghui and Hu Jinqiu ample rest time. If Guangsha can achieve good chemistry during the regular season, based on their current state, there is no doubt that Guangsha is the biggest favorite to win the championship this season, with no other team comparable to them.
As of now, Guangsha tops the league with a record of 19 wins and 3 losses. Shanxi, following Liaoning, trails them by 2 wins and losses, while Guangsha holds a 4-win advantage over Liaoning. Without a doubt, Guangsha is currently the hottest and strongest team. So far, only two teams in the entire league remain undefeated at home; Guangsha has won all 11 home games, securing an 11-game winning streak; the other is Xinjiang, with a home record of 13 wins and 0 losses.