On the evening of December 29, 2024, the CBA regular season welcomed a wave of exciting matchups, with Zhejiang and Beikong men's basketball teams both securing easy victories on the road, continuing to solidify their playoff competitiveness. Zhejiang defeated Fujian 126-103 away from home, winning their 10th consecutive victory and showing their championship potential. At the same time, Beikong men's basketball team won 112-94 against Jiangsu, ending their two-game losing streak and continuing to pursue a playoff spot.
In this game, Zhejiang men's basketball team quickly entered the state at the beginning, leading 32-28 in the first quarter. Although Fujian team was once overtaken by Joseph Young's excellent performance, Zhejiang team soon found their form and extended the score to 66-56, leading Fujian by 10 points in the second quarter. In the second half, Zhejiang men's basketball team further controlled the rhythm of the game, further expanding the lead advantage to 33-25 in the third quarter, and finally defeating Fujian 126-103.
Despite Fujian's best efforts, Joseph Young scored 32 points individually, but Fujian's overall performance was weak, especially with numerous defensive flaws. Zhejiang men's basketball team's offensive momentum was like a tide, with Jones and York's outstanding performances becoming key factors. This victory not only continued their winning streak but also allowed them to surpass Shanxi in the latest CBA rankings, rising to second place in the league.
Beikong men's basketball team showed strong offensive and defensive transition capabilities in their match against Jiangsu. In the opening stages, although Beikong's shooting percentage was not high, they gradually widened the gap with Zhu Songwei's fast-break dunk. In the second quarter, Jiangsu once counterattacked, narrowing the gap to 34-24, but Beikong completely suppressed Jiangsu with a 34-23 performance in the third quarter, eventually winning 112-94 and ending their previous two-game losing streak.
Beikong's Riller and Salinger played well, leading the team to regain their rhythm and lock in victory with a 10-4 run in the fourth quarter. After this game, Beikong continued to compete for a playoff spot with a record of 13 wins and 10 losses, demonstrating strong competitiveness.
In other matches, Tianjin men's basketball team suffered three consecutive defeats, while Shenzhen men's basketball team completed a comeback with a score of 110-107. On the latest CBA leaderboard, Guangsha men's basketball team remained firmly in first place with 19 wins and 4 losses. Zhejiang men's basketball team's winning streak helped them surpass Shanxi men's basketball team (18 wins and 5 losses), successfully ranking second with 18 wins and 6 losses. Xinjiang men's basketball team (17 wins and 5 losses) ranked fourth, and Liaoning men's basketball team (16 wins and 7 losses) ranked fifth.
It is worth noting that although Guangdong men's basketball team achieved a record of 13 wins and 10 losses, ranking ninth, the upcoming Liaoning-Guangdong match will be a focus. The matchup between these two long-time rivals is sure to be filled with passion and suspense, especially as the competition for playoff spots becomes increasingly fierce. Who will occupy a more advantageous position is something to look forward to.
In summary, in this round of CBA games, Zhejiang and Beikong men's basketball teams demonstrated their powerful strength on both offense and defense, achieving big victories over their opponents and launching a strong assault on playoff spots. With the change in rankings, the No. 2 in the league has officially changed hands, and Zhejiang's rise has made this season's CBA court even more suspenseful. The next games will determine the fate of more teams, and the intensity of this season's CBA is bound to continue to heat up.
