On January 8th, the CBA regular season was incredibly exciting, with many unexpected outcomes in the matches.
In particular, the game between Guangsha and Beijing was a real "comeback drama," with Guangsha making an impressive 17-point comeback against Beijing, putting on a great show for the fans.
Meanwhile, powerhouses like Guangdong, Shanghai, and Liaoning didn't disappoint, easily securing victories over their opponents.
Let's start with the match between Guangsha and Beijing, which was truly full of ups and downs.
In the first half, both teams struggled offensively. Although Bo Ban returned, he didn't bring about any significant changes to the team, and Beijing took advantage of Guangsha's offensive slump to lead by 8 points at halftime.
However, in the second half, the situation changed dramatically.
Guangsha made a 13:2 run in the final quarter, quickly closing the gap and overtaking Beijing.
During this time, Beijing's Jerman wasn't very effective, not only failing to score but also making frequent mistakes.
At the most critical moment, Barry Brown of Guangsha remained calm, scoring continuously and making several crucial contributions on defense, helping Guangsha ultimately reverse Beijing and secure a 17-point victory.
After watching the game, one netizen commented, "Beijing seems a bit lost right now. Jerman is a strong player, but why did he fail in the key moments? It feels like they lack players like Chen Yingjun who can stabilize the team." Indeed, Beijing's ability to seize opportunities in critical moments is questionable, while Guangsha's Brown demonstrated his experienced demeanor.
Moving on to the match between Shanghai and Beikong, Shanghai seemed to be on a roll, leaving little chance for Beikong.
Despite Beikong making a counterattack in the third quarter and even reducing the gap to just 2 points at one point, Shanghai still firmly controlled the situation and eventually won the game 127:114.
In this game, Shanghai's offense was in full swing, especially Salinge, who continued to showcase his superior strength as a foreign player.
In contrast, Beikong's three-point shooting was somewhat inaccurate, hitting only 7 out of 26 attempts, and they were completely outmatched in rebounds, making it easy to understand why they lost.
One netizen commented, "Salinge's performance today really taught Beikong a lesson, especially his offensive efficiency, which was almost impossible to defend. Beikong indeed lacked some accuracy in shooting today, especially from beyond the three-point line, where they were clearly behind." Salinge was a nightmare for Beikong in this game, almost single-handedly destroying their defense.
As for the match between Guangdong and Tianjin, Guangdong easily won the game, ultimately defeating Tianjin 120:111.
Although Tianjin could compete with Guangdong in the first half, in the second half, Guangdong's advantages on both offense and defense gradually became apparent, especially Jilunwote, who performed very efficiently, with comprehensive scoring, assists, and rebounds.
In comparison, Tianjin appeared somewhat weak on offense, with David James trying hard but not being very efficient, and the game quickly lost its suspense.
Another netizen sarcastically said, "Compared to Guangdong, Tianjin felt like they were a level below. Jilunwote completely dominated!" This is the general consensus among most fans, as Guangdong's overall strength is simply higher. Even if individual players from Tianjin performed well, the gap in comparison to the whole team is still obvious.
Additionally, Xinjiang didn't let up either, winning comfortably at home 124:99 against Nanjing Tongxi.
In fact, Nanjing Tongxi had some opportunities in this game, especially in the first two quarters when they closely followed Xinjiang, with the score difference remaining small.
But in the second half, Xinjiang suddenly stepped up their game, especially Jalen Harris, whose personal ability is too strong, scoring 39 points in a single game and helping the team quickly widen the gap.
In the end, Xinjiang won easily with a 25-point advantage, a victory that came as no surprise.
After the game, one netizen summarized, "Harris from Xinjiang really went crazy in this game; it was like he was playing by himself throughout. Although Tongxi's lineup was incomplete, Xinjiang indeed played with great dominance in this game." Harris' performance deserves praise, as his efficient output directly crushed Tongxi's hopes for a counterattack.
The games on January 8th brought significant changes to the CBA standings.
After Guangsha's reversal against Beijing, their record rose to seventh in the league, while Guangdong maintained their ninth position with an easy victory, and Shanghai's 14 consecutive wins steadily elevated them to the twelfth position.
Teams like Beijing and Tianjin, although they had outstanding performances, still have many issues to address, particularly in terms of execution and stability in critical moments, where there is clearly room for improvement.
The upcoming CBA schedule will become even more intense, and as the season progresses, the competition in the matches will only become fiercer.
Naturally, fans are looking forward to each upcoming exciting matchup and hope that the teams can resolve their own problems and strive for even better performances in subsequent games.