On January 16, the CBA league has prepared two matches for tonight, one being a strong versus weak matchup and the other a battle between weaker teams.
The 31st round of CBA league matches is in full swing, with only four teams left to play their games after three days. Tonight, two exciting matches will take place, featuring Guangdong against Guangzhou and Sichuan against Fujian.
These two matches can be described as a strong versus weak matchup and a battle between weaker teams, with Guangzhou and Guangdong representing the strong versus weak dynamic, while Sichuan and Fujian are considered the weaker teams.
Tonight, Guangdong will travel to Guangzhou for an away match, but even though it's an away game, there isn't much difference from playing at home since both teams are local derby rivals and the distance between them isn't far.
Since January 12th, when Guangdong won against Beijing Beikong at home, they haven't had any scheduled matches, meaning they've had four days of rest. This should provide a significant guarantee for the physical condition of all Guangdong players.
Moreover, Guangdong's morale is currently very high. Since the New Year's Day battle in 2025, they haven't lost a single match for over half a month, achieving six consecutive victories. They have defeated teams like Tianjin, Qingdao, Shandong, Beijing Beikong, and Shenzhen, which is quite impressive.
Guangdong's six-game winning streak is currently the second-longest in the CBA league. Shanghai's previous 16-game winning streak was broken by Liaoning, while Zhejiang Guangsha's eight-game winning streak is still ongoing. Despite this, Guangdong's six-game winning streak still places them at 9th in the CBA league, indicating just how competitive this year's league is.
It is reported that in the match against Guangzhou, Guangzhou player Guo Ailun will return from injury, which is a significant highlight of the match. Guo Ailun hasn't played since the match against Beijing Shougang on December 2nd, having rested for over a month. Many fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing Guo Ailun again, and their wish has finally come true today.
Even if Guo Ailun plays, it shouldn't pose much pressure for Guangdong, as the gap in strength between the two sides is still quite large. Guangdong should be able to easily secure a victory in the away match.
Another match is between Fujian and Sichuan, which can be considered a battle between weaker teams. Both teams are relatively weak in strength and rank low. Currently, Fujian is ranked last, while Sichuan is ranked fourth from the bottom. Neither team has many star players, so the appeal isn't great, and many fans probably won't pay much attention to such a match.
Therefore, all the focus of tonight's matches should be on the Guangdong versus Guangzhou match, especially with Guo Ailun's return making the match more meaningful. We'll see if Guo Ailun can deliver an outstanding performance after more than a month of absence, and whether Xu Xin, a Guangdong player, can continue his strong momentum and make significant contributions to Guangdong.
The matches tonight will kick off at 19:35, and fans are undoubtedly eager for the matches to start soon. It is hoped that Guangzhou can withstand Guangdong's fierce offensive tonight, making the match more enjoyable to watch, without it being one-sided and dampening the desire of fans to watch the game.