The new year of 2025 has begun, and the CBA regular season has entered the fierce competition of the second half of the league. The 26th round of the regular season is divided into two match days, with five major battles taking place on January 3rd. On this night, there were three unexpected matches, with three teams ranked higher being defeated by lower-ranked teams, including a major upset where two championship favorites suffered defeats. In the home game against Shanxi, Qingdao defeated the fourth-ranked Shanxi team 129-122. Although the seven-point difference is not significant, Qingdao led almost throughout the game, establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter with a score of 37-23. Shanxi only briefly took the lead once during the game but was quickly overtaken again by Qingdao. With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Shanxi still trailed by as many as 15 points. Despite their tenacious efforts, Shanxi ultimately could not reverse the outcome. Qingdao's victory set a new high for single-game scoring this season, which can be considered a complete victory. Four players from Qingdao—Weatherspoon, Mickey, Yang Hanshen, and Wang Ruize—scored in double figures, with Wang Ruize dominating the outside matchup against Yuan Shuai, contributing a comprehensive stat line of 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. In contrast, Shanxi only had four players—Diawara, Goodwin, Yuan Shuai, and Zhang Ning—who performed well, while other players had average performances, especially Jiao Hailong, Jia Mingru, Ge Zhaobao, and Lemon, who failed to provide sufficient support to the team. Another top-four team, Zhejiang, suffered a crushing 22-point defeat…

The CBA league is down to just 21 rounds of regular season games, with the current standings showing Zhejiang Guangsha in first place, Shanxi in second, Shandong in third, Zhejiang Chouzhou in fourth, Liaoning and Xinjiang in fifth and sixth respectively. Despite Xinjiang being ranked behind Liaoning, they have one more win and have played one fewer game. As a result, the best head coach for the new season is likely to come from these six teams. Originally, Liu Wei, the head coach of Xinjiang, was the most likely candidate for this honor, as he is the only one among them who is coaching a CBA team for the first time. However, a remark of "Let him shoot! Let the SB shoot!" may have cost him his eligibility for the award. Although there have been changes in the number of foreign players used in the new season, teams still need the support of domestic players to remain competitive in the long run. It has been proven that teams with strong overall strength in domestic players still have the potential to compete for the championship title in the new season. While it is not yet possible to confidently predict the championship outcome for the new season, teams that are currently in the top six of the league, such as Zhejiang Guangsha, Shanxi, Shandong (although Shandong may be slightly lacking in overall strength, but if injuries can be controlled well, they still have a chance), Zhejiang Chouzhou, Xinjiang, and Liaoning, are capable of competing for the championship after the halfway point of…

The CBA regular season has reached its 26th round, with last night's five matches proving to be incredibly exciting. As Beijing defeated Zhejiang, Fujian lost to Shenzhen, Guangzhou fell to Jiangsu, Qingdao overcame Shanxi, and Xinjiang staged a comeback against Sichuan, the CBA standings were thrown into chaos overnight! Seven teams are vying for second place, while three teams are fighting for the final playoff spot, which is twelfth place. Shanghai is making the strongest comeback, closely followed by Shenzhen! Let's delve into the specifics: Last night, Shanxi suffered a 122-129 defeat on the road against Qingdao, ending their winning streak and dropping to third place. The game was a fierce battle throughout, with Qingdao's ten-rebound advantage being the decisive factor. Both teams made numerous mistakes, giving each other opportunities. Qingdao had 19 turnovers, while Shanxi had 20. Additionally, the match was marked by constant conflicts, with three players from both teams fouling out, including Shanxi's foreign player Diawara, who shoved Jia Cheng and received another unsportsmanlike foul, accumulating a total of five unsportsmanlike fouls, which is not good news. In terms of scoring, four Qingdao players scored in double figures, with two of them reaching 30+ points. Weatherspoon scored 39 points, 1 rebound, and 8 assists, while Mickey contributed 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. These two foreign players really put in an effort! Wang Ruize also had a breakout game with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Yang Hanshen easily grabbed a double-double with 17 points and 18 rebounds. Shanxi also had four players score…

After the completion of the 25th round of the CBA regular season, the gap in strength between teams in the league is becoming increasingly evident. Veteran teams like Jilin are now on the verge of falling behind, and it was only thanks to Keslink's decisive intervention at a critical moment that they managed to avoid a potential upset. Jilin's victory in this match was hard-fought; although they started well, their rhythm was completely disrupted by their opponents later on. It was only through Keslink's steadying influence in the final moments that they managed to secure the win. The brief two-minute appearance of Jiang Weize upon his return has left many fans puzzled, as he is an important rotational player for the team. Such a short playing time must have been due to some undisclosed circumstances. The team's current situation is indeed not optimistic. Although they are temporarily ranked 12th, Shanghai has played three fewer games and could easily be pushed out of playoff contention at any moment. In such a situation, every game must be taken seriously. Jones' injury withdrawal dealt a significant blow to the team, leaving the squad depth clearly insufficient. Keslink is now averaging long minutes on the court, which could lead to problems down the line if sustained. Wu Changze performed well in this match, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. However, there are still issues with his defensive play, particularly when targeted by opponents during crucial moments. Howard from Ningbo scored 31 points but failed to convert several key offensive opportunities…

CBA Latest Rankings! 2 Teams Compete for the Top Spot, Shandong Rises to 3rd, Liaoning Plummets, Guangdong at 10th The CBA season 24-25 is in full swing, with 20 teams vying for playoff spots. As the season progresses past the halfway mark, the competition for rankings has intensified, with teams dropping and rising, causing a chaotic ranking situation: two teams competing for first place, Shandong rising to third, Liaoning experiencing a steep decline, and Guangdong ranked tenth. Two Teams Compete for First Place! In the CBA so far, only two teams are qualified to compete for the top spot: Guangsha and Shanxi. Guangsha, as a veteran powerhouse in the CBA, has reached its peak this season! The team's two domestic core players, Sun Minghui and Hu Jinqiu, have not encountered major injury issues and have remained healthy, ensuring the team's stability! Moreover, Guangsha's foreign aid selection this season has been excellent, with Brown, Carton, and Knight all delivering outstanding performances, providing significant support to the team, especially with the signing of Boban, which further enhances Guangsha's interior defense! Other domestic players of Guangsha have also performed well, including Zhu Junlong, Zhao Yanhao, Zhao Jiayi, etc. The team is truly strong this season, ranking first in the league with a record of 21 wins and 4 losses! With a record of 21 wins and 4 losses, Guangsha is playing so well that they still have competitors, and that opponent is Shanxi! Shanxi is the dark horse of this season, securing a record of 19 wins and 5 losses, ranking second in…

The new year of 2025 has begun, and the CBA regular season has entered the fierce competition of the second half of the league. The 26th round of the regular season is divided into two match days. On January 3rd, five major battles were launched first. This night, there were three unexpected games, with three teams ranked higher being upset by lower-ranked teams. Among them, there was also a big upset, with two championship favorites suffering a Waterloo. Qingdao's 7-point domination over Shanxi This upset game saw Qingdao defeat the top-four team Shanxi 129-122 at home. Although the 7-point difference is not significant, why do we say it was a domination? Because from the scoring trend of the entire game, Qingdao was almost always leading. In the first quarter, Qingdao gave Shanxi a warning, starting with a 30-11 run in the first 7 minutes and 30 seconds, establishing a double-digit lead of 37-23. Shanxi only had one moment of score reversal in the game, which occurred at 7 minutes and 43 seconds in the third quarter when Yuan Shuai made a three-pointer, and Shanxi took the lead 74-73. However, after the reversal, it only took less than 13 seconds before Shanxi was immediately overtaken by Qingdao again. In the subsequent game, no matter how Shanxi chased, they could not catch up. In the last 3 minutes of the fourth quarter, Shanxi even trailed Qingdao 104-119, with a significant 15-point difference. Of course, Shanxi was tenacious, and even when the game seemed hopeless for a reversal, they continued to apply full-court…

As the biggest dark horse in the CBA league, undefeated and invincible in the new season, Shanxi team unexpectedly faced Qingdao team not only being hit 9:0 in the first 2 minutes of the away game, but also scoring only 15 points in the first 10 minutes, ending the first quarter trailing Qingdao team by 14 points. The key point is that Shanxi team had a 50% three-point shooting rate in this game, hitting 13 out of 26 attempts, but the team unfortunately lost the game by a margin of 7 points with a score of 122:129. Is it because Coach Pan Jiang was careless and underestimated the opponent, or did he consciously accumulate strength to save face and avenge Xinjiang team at their home court? In this game, although Shanxi team was playing away, their overall rotation and individual combat capabilities seemed to be superior to Qingdao team's. The key is that Shanxi team has four outstanding foreign players, while Qingdao team currently has only two foreign players. Once physical fatigue sets in, it would be difficult for Qingdao team to stop Shanxi team's counterattack in the last quarter. However, what was unexpected was that Qingdao team not only played high-quality offense at the beginning, but also maintained a perfect 9:0 start within 2 minutes. More confusingly, it seemed that all the Shanxi team players were out of form, with the team making a total of 6 turnovers in the first quarter. As the starting small foreign player, Goodwin alone made 3 turnovers, and the other two small foreign…

With the increase in the number of foreign players' appearances this season, their role in the team has become increasingly evident. The level of foreign players directly determines the upper limit of the team. After 24 rounds of competition, who are the top ten players on the foreign player scoring list? Who is the strongest foreign player this season? Let's reveal them one by one! First Place: Samner [Sichuan Men's Basketball]‌ Samner was selected by the Pelicans in the second round, 22nd overall, in 2017, and then traded to the Pacers. He played for the Nets last season, averaging 13.9 minutes per game, scoring 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. This season, after joining Sichuan Men's Basketball, he directly took over the team's offensive responsibilities. In 19 games this season, he averaged 36.2 minutes, scoring 35.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists, with a terrifying offensive firepower. Second Place: Jones [Jilin Men's Basketball]‌ Jones was selected by the Grizzlies in the first round, 25th overall, in 2010. He played three seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. After coming to the CBA, he has played for multiple teams. In 2024, he returned to Jilin Men's Basketball, averaging a near-triple-double with 33.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 10.6 assists, leading the league in assists and serving as the core of Jilin Men's Basketball's offense and defense! Third Place: Weatherspoon [Qingdao Men's Basketball]‌ Weatherspoon was selected by the Spurs in the second round, 19th overall, in 2019. He played three seasons in the NBA, averaging 2.1 points,…

"Shanxi Team Defeats Guangsha Team in a Thrilling 2-Point Victory in the Top Battle of CBA! The Dark Horse Overthrows the Leader with a Strong Aid Scoring 46+12+6, and a National Player is Ejected" In this thrilling top battle of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), Guangsha Team, once the leader of the standings with a strong momentum, was surprisingly defeated by Shanxi Team with a score of 107-105. Diyaluo's "legendary performance" of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists not only made Shanxi Team the focus of the game but also shattered the doubts that "Shanxi relies on luck." However, was this victory solely due to Diyaluo's superhuman performance, or were there other reasons for Guangsha Team's defeat? First, let's talk about the top hero of the game - Diyaluo. His impressive statistics of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists are undoubtedly one of the most stunning individual performances of the season. He can be described as the super core of Shanxi Team and the "nuclear warhead" of this game. Throughout the match, Diyaluo's breakthroughs were smooth, and his shooting accuracy was incredibly high, with each shot piercing through Guangsha Team's defense like a knife. In critical moments, Diyaluo could not only score himself but also tear apart Guangsha Team's defense to create opportunities for his teammates. His strong inside play, rebounding, and key assists disrupted Guangsha Team's defense. More importantly, this game was not a weak team "brushing points," but a hard battle against a strong team like Guangsha. Diyaluo's performance undoubtedly silenced the doubters. However, could Shanxi…

When it comes to the biggest dark horse of this season's CBA, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team undoubtedly stands out. This season, they have made remarkable progress, ranking second in the CBA standings. However, while achieving excellent results, their foul actions have also caught the attention of fans. They have a total of 15 flagrant fouls this season, ranking first in the league, and this time they added another one. Judging from the newly added flagrant foul, some players of the Shanxi team should indeed control their emotions. In the CBA regular season match between Shanxi and Qingdao, both teams played fiercely, with the score tightly contested in the second quarter. With about 5 minutes left in the second quarter, Diawara broke through with the ball and was fouled by a Qingdao player behind him. However, he still chose to shoot, only to be blocked again by Jia Cheng, who was protecting the rim. Diawara eventually fell to the ground. After falling, Diawara was furious, believing that Jia Cheng did it on purpose and had stepped on him. So after getting up, he pushed Jia Cheng hard, who was innocent and didn't notice at all, pushing him as far as 2-3 meters away before Jia Cheng fell to the ground. Fortunately, the referee and teammates came over in time to prevent the conflict from escalating further. After reviewing the video, the referee gave Diawara a flagrant foul. Honestly, judging from this incident alone, Diawara really went too far; he didn't control his emotions well. Jia Cheng didn't have any obvious malicious…