In the Zhejiang derby match between Zhejiang Chouzhou Jinzu and Zhejiang Fangxingdu, Zhejiang Chouzhou performed outstandingly in the first half. It seems that head coach Wang Shilong prepared well for this game, as the players were unified in their strategies and thoughts on both offense and defense. They maintained their offensive characteristics, passing and sharing the ball well. On the other hand, Guangsha's defense was not very targeted, failing to control the opponent's outside shooting.
Zhejiang Chouzhou's three-point shooting was impressive, with York and Wang Yibo continuously hitting threes. However, the rotation was limited, mainly with seven players rotating, which would be a test of the main players' stamina in the second half. At the end of the first half, Zhejiang Chouzhou led Zhejiang Guangsha by 10 points with a score of 64-54.
In the third quarter, Guangsha started to catch up, while Zhejiang Chouzhou continued with their seven-player rotation. Coach Wang Shilong was really reluctant to substitute his main players. The physical exertion caused Chouzhou to miss shots frequently. York had played the entire three quarters, and Wang Shilong didn't let him rest for even a second. By the end of the third quarter, Zhejiang Chouzhou only had a two-point lead over Guangsha.
In the crucial fourth quarter, both teams played fiercely, living up to the name of the Zhejiang derby, with both sides fighting to the last bullet. Coach Wang Shilong of Chouzhou insisted on using only seven players throughout the game, not trusting the substitutes enough to let them play. In the final moments of the game, York, the most accurate shooter for Chouzhou Jinzu, missed one of two free throws. Ultimately, Zhejiang Guangsha narrowly defeated Zhejiang Chouzhou Jinzu with a score of 102-98, securing a hard-fought victory in the local derby.
Guangsha's stats were as follows: Sun Minghui with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists; Hu Jinqiu with 12 points and 11 rebounds; Zhu Junlong with 8 points and 2 rebounds; Brown with 31 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals; Knight with 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals; Zhao Jiaoren with 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. Sun Minghui, Hu Jinqiu, and Brown all performed perfectly.
Chouzhou's stats were: Lu Wenbo with 7 points and 3 rebounds; Wang Yibo with 16 points and 6 assists; Wang Zailu with 8 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks; Jones with 17 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 blocks; York with 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Yu Jiaha