In the 26th round of the CBA, the second battle between Shandong and Guangdong took place. In the first stage of the season, Guangdong suffered a 10-point defeat, starting with two consecutive losses. This time, for Du Feng, it was a must-win situation. On the other hand, Shandong, who had superior strength on paper, also hoped to double-kill Guangdong this season. With recent defeats for Zhejiang and Shanxi, Shandong had a chance to climb to second place in the standings if they could beat Guangdong. Qiubiao was determined to win, but unfortunately, he failed. In the first quarter, both teams played fiercely, with the score tied and the lead changing hands. Xu Jie only played 9 minutes in the first quarter but hit two three-pointers in a row. Qiubiao heavily relied on Tao Hanlin, Kumajie, and Chris, three centers who took turns guarding the basket with strong defense, making it difficult for Morand and Jilunwate to attack. At the end of the first quarter, Shandong and Guangdong were tied at 24 points each. In the second quarter, Xu Jie returned and unleashed his full firepower, scoring another three three-pointers for a total of 11 points in the quarter. King Jijie also found his rhythm against Chris, continuously scoring through fouls and free throws. Shandong gradually pulled away under Gali's leadership, who had a strong offensive desire in the second quarter, scoring against Bazley and Huang Rongqi. With Gali scoring 11 points in the quarter and 20 points in the half, Guangdong gradually fell behind. Du Feng had limited options; Bazley's…