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Beijing time on January 20, 2025, the second day of the 33rd round of the 2024-2025 season CBA regular season will continue. In the four games that have ended in the first day of the 33rd round, Beikong defeated Shenzhen 112-102, Shandong won Jiangsu 102-86, Tianjin narrowly beat Ningbo 120-115, and Liaoning lost to Zhejiang 88-101. After these four games, the latest standings have also been released.
Shandong remains firmly in second place. In the 33rd round, Shandong faced weak opponent Jiangsu. The shooting percentage of both teams was indeed high in the first quarter, with Shandong establishing a 3-point lead at 32-29. In the second quarter, although the offensive firepower of both sides decreased, Shandong still won the quarter by 18-15, extending their halftime lead to 6 points. In the third quarter, Jiangsu's resistance was not as effective, and they were outscored by Shandong 16-24, adding another 8 points to Shandong's lead. In the fourth quarter, despite Jiangsu not giving up, Shandong's double-digit lead was enough to secure the victory. Ultimately, Shandong won 102-86 over Jiangsu, maintaining their position at 23 wins and 10 losses, ranking second in the standings.
Zhejiang defeats Liaoning to maintain fourth place, while Liaoning suffers a crushing defeat and ranks fifth. The most focused game of the 33rd round was undoubtedly the battle between Zhejiang and Liaoning for positioning. At halftime, the defending champions were leading Zhejiang 49-47 by 2 points. However, after the break, Zhejiang launched a defensive counterattack against Liaoning. In the third quarter, Zhejiang scored an impressive 31-21, not only erasing the 2-point difference from the first half but also overtaking Liaoning by 8 points. In the crucial fourth quarter, Zhejiang's defense prevented Liaoning from making a comeback, holding them to just 18 points. Zhejiang ultimately won by a significant margin of 101-88, securing their fourth-place position while Liaoning dropped to fifth. What are your thoughts on the current CBA standings? Feel free to discuss in the comment section.