On December 30th, Beijing time, the 24th round of the 2024/25 CBA regular season concluded with a total of 8 intense matches. Among them, the focus was on Xinjiang's home victory over Beijing, Liaoning's home win against Guangdong, and Zhejiang Fangxingdu's home triumph over Qingdao. Additionally, Ningbo, Shandong, and Shanxi all secured victories at home, while only Shanghai managed to win away from home, extending their winning streak to 11 games.
After this round of matches, Zhejiang Fangxingdu remains at the top of the standings, but their lead over second-placed Shanxi is not significant. Zhejiang Chouzhou achieved a remarkable 10-game winning streak in this round, propelling them into the top three. Meanwhile, Xinjiang dropped out of the top three after losing in the previous round but managed to stabilize their fourth position with a win in this round.
Zhejiang Fangxingdu 103-89 Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical: This match was also a highlight of the round, with Zhejiang Fangxingdu delivering an impressive performance at home to defeat Qingdao and avoid a second consecutive loss. Zhejiang Fangxingdu secured their 20th win of the season, accumulating 44 points to maintain their lead at the top of the standings. Qingdao's away loss ended their winning streak, leaving them with 39 points and still ranked eighth.
Ningbo Dingwo 92-85 Guangzhou Langtai Haiben: In this game, Ningbo established an advantage in the first half and held off Guangzhou's counterattack in the second half to secure a victory at home. Ningbo claimed their eighth win of the season, surpassing Tianjin to rise to 14th place. Guangzhou has been on a losing streak recently, and this defeat extended their losing streak to eight games, leaving them with 30 points and ranked 17th.
Shandong High-Speed 111-80 Sichuan Fenggu Winery: Shandong won convincingly at home, despite a slow start in the first quarter that put them slightly on the back foot. However, they took control of the game thereafter and secured a victory, earning their fourth consecutive win. Shandong continues to rank among the top six, with promising prospects for the season. Sichuan's away loss leaves them with 31 points and a lower ranking, with no significant improvement in their overall record for the season.
Liaoning Bensteel 95-89 Guangdong Dongyangguang: One of the focal points of this round, the match was fiercely contested, with Liaoning managing to hold on for the win at a critical moment, securing their fourth consecutive victory. They currently have 41 points and remain in the top five of the standings. Guangdong suffered their 11th loss of the season, with an unremarkable overall record, still ranking outside the top eight.
Shanxi Fenjiu 116-83 JiuTai Agricultural Bank: Shanxi delivered a strong performance at home, defeating Jilin JiuTai by a large margin, thus achieving a third consecutive win. Shanxi's outstanding performance this season has them积43 points and ranked second, just one win behind the top spot. Jilin JiuTai has suffered consecutive heavy losses, and this defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss, falling three wins behind Shanghai.
Nanjing Top Sujiu 131-133 Shanghai Jushi: This match was extremely competitive, with both sides deciding the outcome through overtime. Shanghai managed to hold on and secure the victory in overtime, extending their winning streak to 11 games. Shanghai's recent success has them level on wins with Nanjing, but they are placed behind due to playing two fewer games. Nanjing suffered a second consecutive home loss and remains in 11th place.
Xinjiang Yiliite 108-97 Beijing BAW: Xinjiang managed a comfortable win at home, relying on a strong second-half performance to defeat the visiting Beijing team and avoid a second consecutive loss, maintaining their fourth position in the standings. Beijing's away loss adds to their inconsistent recent form, with this defeat marking their seventh loss of the season, causing them to drop to seventh in the rankings.