The CBA regular season has reached its 24th round, bringing both joy and sorrow to different teams. The change in foreign player usage rules has made the strengths and weaknesses of the league more apparent. Looking at the standings, the overall situation seems settled, with the top 12 teams largely in place. The CBA has effectively been divided into five tiers, with seven teams virtually eliminated early, five teams vying for the top spot, and another five competing for three spots in the top eight. Let's take a look at the breakdown: Fifth Tier: Fujian and Jiangsu Fujian has only managed one win so far, while Jiangsu has secured three victories. These two teams have little ambition and have already said goodbye to the playoffs. They can only fight for honor from here on out, as their overall strength is several levels below the other powerhouses. Fourth Tier: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sichuan, Ningbo, and Tianjin Overall, these five teams are struggling hard for playoff spots. However, they all rely heavily on foreign players, with little support from their domestic players. When the foreign players are not performing well, losing is inevitable. Although it appears that these five teams have a chance to enter the playoffs, it is very difficult. After all, they are a level behind Tongxi, Beikong, Guangdong, and Shanghai. Honestly, these five teams are also virtually eliminated; let's wait and see! Third Tier: Jilin, Tongxi, and Beikong Jilin is currently outside the playoff positions, but with the return of Jiang Weize and Jiang Yuxing, Jilin will surely launch an…