On January 17th, Beijing time, the CBA regular season saw Shanghai play away against Shanxi. Shanghai's foreign aid, Lofton, returned after being sidelined for two games due to injury. Despite trailing by 11 points, Shanghai managed to catch up to a 79-79 score in the first three quarters. However, Shanxi regained the lead in the final quarter. Shanghai continued to fight back and close the gap, but Diyallo and Zhang Ning scored crucial goals in the closing moments, extending their lead by double digits. Ultimately, Shanghai suffered a 100-111 defeat at the hands of Shanxi, marking their second consecutive loss, while Shanxi secured their third consecutive win, consolidating their position as second in the league. Statistical highlights from the game include: Shanghai: Lofton returned with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 turnovers; Wang Zhelin scored 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds with an 8-for-3 shooting record; Li Tianrong attempted 10 shots without scoring a single point; Li Hongquan contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds with four three-pointers; and Bradso added 20 points, 7 assists, and 6 turnovers. Shanxi: Diyallo had a comprehensive performance with 25 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 4 blocks; Goodwin scored 16 points with 6 rebounds and 9 assists; Yuan Shuai made six three-pointers for a total of 20 points; Zhang Ning contributed 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Jia Mingru scored 14 points; and Giles added 10 points. Lofton's absence in the previous game, which ended Shanghai's winning streak against Liaoning, left doubts about the true strength of his team. It is…

Due to the decline of Liaoning Men's Basketball and Guangdong Team, there are no super teams in this season's CBA, so the competition among teams is fierce, and games often go down to the wire. However, among many teams, a super dark horse team has emerged. They rely on their excellent offensive firepower, often leaving opponents clueless. For example, in this game, they made 17 out of 20 shots in a single quarter, scoring 49 points with an 85% shooting rate, directly taking a big lead over their opponents. In the CBA regular season match between Shanxi and Tianjin, Shanxi finally found their form and won a big victory over Tianjin with their offensive firepower. Especially in the second quarter, they made 17 out of 20 shots, scoring 49 points. Among them, the tough player Zhang Ning was 5 for 5, scoring 14 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal, winning Tianjin by 17 points in a single quarter. In fact, Tianjin's offense in the second quarter wasn't bad, scoring 32 points in the quarter, but Shanxi was just too accurate, with three-pointers and mid-range shots coming from all angles, making it impossible for Tianjin to cope. In this game, Shanxi played like a wild horse let loose, scoring a total of 136 points, including 14 out of 23 three-pointers, with a shooting rate exceeding 60%. Among them, Yuan Shuai was 3 for 5, Jiao Hailong was 4 for 5, Jia Mingru was 2 for 2, and even Zhang Ning, who was only 2 for 4, was below average.…

Translation of the article content into English: The dark horse performances of Shanxi and Shandong men's basketball teams in the CBA arena have made people realize that the transfer of Jiao Hailong was indeed very timely. The butterfly effect brought about by this summer's transfer window has made the entire league more interesting. When Jiao Hailong left Shandong, no one thought it was a noteworthy news item, as he was just an average substitute there, averaging less than 15 minutes of playing time per game. However, looking back now, this transfer has really changed many things. Shanxi's defensive system has become more complete with his addition, while Shandong has found its rhythm due to his departure. Jiao Hailong has found his place in Shanxi, where his on-court contributions are tangible, especially on the defensive end, which has left a deep impression. Shanxi's head coach Pan Jiang has placed great trust in Jiao Hailong, starting him in important games, which has also allowed Jiao to play at a higher level. In Shanxi, Jiao Hailong doesn't need to worry about scoring; he only needs to focus on his defensive duties, which has made him play more relaxed. For Shanxi, bringing in Jiao Hailong filled the gap in their interior defense, making the entire defensive system more stringent. After losing Jiao Hailong, Shandong played at a faster pace, with the vitality of young players fully unleashed. Jiao Hailong's performance in Shanxi has surprised many; he is no longer the substitute sitting on the bench watching the game. In Shanxi, Jiao Hailong has found…