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The CBA 2024-2025 season is already halfway through, with most teams having played 28 rounds and 18 rounds remaining until the end of the regular season.
The ranking rules for the CBA standings are based on points, with one point for a loss and two points for a win. Therefore, many teams may have more losses but rank higher due to playing more games.
So, you don't need to worry about the current rankings; just look at the number of losses to make predictions.
Zhejiang Guangsha (currently ranked first)
Currently has 4 losses, leading the second place by 2 wins.
Guangsha still has 18 rounds of matches, although there are many strong opponents. However, given the team's performance this season, it is unlikely that Guangsha will lose many more games. Even if they lose four more games, it won't affect their final ranking as first.
Shanxi Fenjiu (currently ranked second)
Currently has 6 losses, leading the next team by 1 win.
In the upcoming schedule, Shanxi will play two more games against Guangsha, and both sides will engage in fierce competition. However, Guangsha has an advantage with a two-win lead.
Xinjiang Guanghui (currently ranked fourth)
Currently has 7 losses, leading the next team by 1 win.
Xinjiang's remaining schedule doesn't have too many strong opponents. However, their away record is inconsistent, making it difficult for them to challenge the top two spots.
Liaoning Bensteel (currently ranked third)
Currently has 9 losses, which should put them around sixth place in reality, leading ninth-placed Guangdong by 2 wins.
Due to Liaoning playing more games, they are temporarily ranked third in the CBA standings. If we consider the win rate, Liaoning has lost 9 games and should be ranked around sixth. Many people don't think Liaoning will make it into the top four, but looking at the schedule, Liaoning is about to have a full squad.
With the improvement in strength, Liaoning will undoubtedly have the opportunity to break into the top four in the remaining 18 games. Beijing and Shandong are currently ranked ahead, but only lead Liaoning by one win. As long as Liaoning performs well and waits for their opponents to lose, they will surely enter the top four.
Beijing BAIC (currently ranked seventh)
Currently has 8 losses, leading the next team by 1 win.
Beijing's recent team performance has been unstable, and their record is likely to decline, with wins possibly being overtaken by Liaoning.
Shandong Expressway (currently ranked sixth)
Currently has 8 losses, leading the next team by 1 win.
Considering the team's strength, they don't have an advantage compared to other strong teams, so being ranked sixth is reasonable.
Zhejiang Chouzhou (currently ranked eighth)
Currently has 9 losses, leading the next team by 2 wins.
Chouzhou has declined somewhat this season, but it's not really a decline; rather, other teams have improved their strength by taking advantage of the foreign player policy.
Guangdong Dongyangguang (currently ranked ninth)
Currently has 11 losses, 2 wins short of the top eight.
Yes, the editor believes that Guangdong can make it into the top eight. They currently have 11 losses and are only two wins short of the top eight teams. They are most likely to push Qingdao out of the top eight because they no longer have any particularly strong opponents. On the other hand, Qingdao faces many strong opponents, so Qingdao with nine losses might fall out of the top eight.
The above opinions are purely personal views. If you have different opinions, please leave a message in the comment section.