CBA Regular Season Round 25 Schedule for Tomorrow, January 1st: Liaoning vs Beijing, Guangdong vs Tianjin
At 19:35 Beijing time on January 1st, there will be five games in the 25th round of the CBA regular season, with teams such as Guangdong, Beijing, Liaoning, and Xinjiang participating. Let's take a look at the matchups and predictions!
Liaoning Seeks Revenge
First Game: Beijing vs Liaoning
In the previous match between Beijing and Liaoning, Liaoning narrowly lost 105-106 to Beijing. The upcoming matchup is highly anticipated. Liaoning has recently achieved a four-game winning streak, including victories over traditional powerhouses like Xinjiang and Guangdong. It's worth noting that Liaoning's lineup is not complete, with their main players logging significant minutes. Despite this, they have managed to withstand the pressure and secure hard-fought wins. Although Ferg's shooting has dipped, Wells has stepped up, scoring over 30 points in three consecutive games. Wang Lanchen has also scored in double digits in three straight games, while veterans Han Dejun and Li Xiaoxu continue to exert their influence in the paint.
Zeng Fanbo Aims for Breakout
Facing Beijing away tomorrow, Liaoning must continue to rely on team play and strong defense. To alleviate their personnel shortage, Liaoning has signed foreign player Justin Patton. Beijing has lost six games in the second stage, although they persist in playing as a team, their scoring is quite even among players, and the three foreign players have not been able to carry the team in crucial moments. Zhou Qi has also been continuously absent, and his participation in the home game tomorrow remains uncertain. In the contest against Liaoning, we hope that Zeng Fanbo and other players can break out.
Guangdong Defends Home Court
Second Game: Guangdong vs Tianjin
Guangdong has already lost 11 games this season. When facing slightly stronger opponents, both their offense and defense tend to expose many issues. The team lacks depth, especially among the substitutes who can consistently perform well. In tomorrow's game against Tianjin, Guangdong must continue to fight, particularly players like Jilunwote, Morand, and Bazley must limit the performance of James and Laviet. James is a versatile and professional foreign player who has scored 51 points and an astonishing 63 points with 21 rebounds against Guangdong. Tianjin has recently suffered three consecutive losses; they primarily rely on shooting three-pointers but lack the overall tactical sophistication of stronger teams.
Guangsha Tops the League
Third Game: Guangsha vs Guangzhou
Guangsha currently sits atop the league standings, having defeated Guangzhou 102-89 in their last encounter. Their strength clearly surpasses Guangzhou's, and we hope they can overcome injuries and colds to maintain their lead at the top of the standings.
Qingdao Avoids Upsets
Fourth Game: Qingdao vs Sichuan
Qingdao currently stands eighth with a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, aiming to avoid upsets against mid-to-lower table teams. Sichuan, with a record of 7 wins and 17 losses, is currently ranked 15th, with Samna being their main core.
Xinjiang's Unbeaten Home Record
Fifth Game 20:00, Xinjiang vs Shandong
Xinjiang's home court is known as the "devil's home," where they have maintained an unbeaten record so far. They narrowly won their last home game against Shandong 126-123, and tomorrow's game will still require attention to detail. The performances of Xierzati and Yili Furati have become stable pillars for Xinjiang, and they must continue this form. Zhao Rui returned from injury against Beijing yesterday, scoring 2 points and providing 6 assists. In his previous game against Shandong, he erupted for 29 points and 6 assists, and we hope he can regain his touch. Shandong has recently achieved a four-game winning streak, with players like Chris, Gaili, and Moore contributing to their victories. Tomorrow's game will see them seek revenge, with Coach Qiu Biao facing his former team once again.