CBA's second phase has entered its final sprint stage. On January 21st, Beijing time, the last six matches of the 33rd round were completed. This night saw no upsets, with three teams suffering significant losses in what could be called "tragedies," and one team losing both the game and their composure. However, the team that suffered the most and was the most regrettable was undoubtedly Beijing BAIC. This night, they were the biggest losers and also became the stepping stone for Guangsha's 10-game winning streak. With a score of 94 to 91, Beijing narrowly lost at home to Guangsha, painfully suffering their third consecutive defeat. In this match, Beijing BAIC played quite tenaciously. Zeng Fanbo returned, and Xu Limin shortened the team's rotation, with nine main players rotating throughout the game to battle Guangsha fiercely. In the first quarter, Beijing once trailed Guangsha by 15 points, and at halftime, Beijing continued to trail Guangsha by 12 points. Beijing made a strong push in the third quarter, with Solomon leading the charge as Beijing scored 28-16 in a single quarter to fill the hole dug in the first half. In the fourth quarter, Beijing managed to overtake the score three times, but ultimately failed due to Fang Shuo dragging the team down once again. In the last 26 seconds of the fourth quarter, trailing Guangsha by one point, Beijing threw an inbound pass. Fang Shuo failed to make the pass on his first attempt and called a timeout himself. On the second attempt, Xu Limin still had Fang Shuo make the…

The second phase of the CBA regular season is in full swing, and recently there has been a lot of talk about former NBA top forward Darius Sanwell receiving offers from CBA teams. Sanwell is an experienced attacking wing guard with a height of 1.93 meters, averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season in Europe. Currently, many CBA teams have a strong desire to strengthen their small foreign aid positions. Among them, in addition to Guangdong Men's Basketball, which has not had a qualified small foreign aid, the three major giants Shanxi team, Xinjiang team, and Beijing Shougang team are also looking for suitable new small foreign aids, and it is highly likely that they have already sent offers to Sanwell. Without a doubt, the CBA league has now completely entered an era of foreign player competition. This season, the rule of 4 quarters and 7 foreign players in the CBA league has caused a revolutionary change in the championship race. Among them, traditional powerhouses such as Liaoning team, Guangdong team, and Zhejiang team, who have advantages in their local lineups, have seen their overall advantages disappear due to increased use of foreign players. As a result, some teams with powerful foreign players have officially joined the ranks of championship contenders, including Shanghai men's basketball with Lofton and Shanxi men's basketball with Goodwin and Diagno, both of whom are the biggest beneficiaries of the new foreign player rules this season. Although several foreign players have joined the CBA league this season only to be cut,…

Shanxi Men's Basketball Team defeated Guangzhou Men's Basketball Team with a score of 124-116. Looking at the records and rankings of both teams, Shanxi's victory might seem unsurprising. However, under the leadership of Guo Ailun, Guangzhou still posed a significant challenge to Shanxi. In the final moments of the game, there was a conflict and dispute between the players, which continued off the court. Could the spark that ignited this conflict be a former member of the old team? Rewinding to the last 13 seconds of the game, Shanxi led Guangzhou 122-114. Two Guangzhou guards continuously double-teamed Jia Mingru, who, after being fouled, flexed his muscles towards the visiting team's bench, causing dissatisfaction among the Guangzhou players. After the second foul, Jia Mingru stood at the free-throw line and made both shots. With six seconds remaining, Guangzhou's foreign player, Ma Ke'ao, continued to cause damage even though it wasn't their turn to attack. In the next offensive round, Jia Mingru received a pass and attempted a three-pointer, which he missed, but this also led to a minor conflict. After the game ended, there was a confrontation between the players in the player's tunnel. According to media reports, Guangzhou's foreign player went to Shanxi's locker room to demand an explanation. The foreign player pushed Shanxi's interpreter at one point, but was eventually persuaded back to the locker room by security personnel and team coaches. This behavior became an episode of the game. Many fans attributed the source of the problem to Jia Mingru after the game. However, analyzing the game, it…

On January 20, 2025, the 33rd round of CBA regular season games were in full swing. Super dark horse Shanxi narrowly defeated Guangzhou with a score of 124-116, while Guangdong continued their winning streak by easily defeating Nanjing. Guangsha successfully achieved a 10-game winning streak against Beijing, further consolidating their status as a strong team. Additionally, Xinjiang won at home against Qingdao, stabilizing their performance, and Shanghai ended their losing streak with a big win against Sichuan. As the season progresses, the CBA standings are becoming increasingly tense, with only two wins separating second-placed Shanxi from eighth-placed Qingdao, making the competition for playoff spots even more intense. In the match between Shanxi and Guangzhou, Shanxi demonstrated great tenacity. Despite trailing by one point at halftime, they managed to turn the game around and secure victory with a final score of 124-116 through excellent teamwork and key player performances in the second half. The improved outside shooting of Yuan Shuai, the substitute ace Jia Mingru, and Zhang Ning's crucial scoring helped Shanxi stabilize the game rhythm and overtake Guangzhou. Although Guo Ailun scored 27 points, 12 assists, and 6 rebounds, Guangzhou's overall coordination and defense struggled under Shanxi's pressure, failing to reverse the situation. This victory allowed Shanxi to maintain their good form in the league and solidify their position in the standings. In contrast, Guangzhou's performance seemed slightly lacking, especially in terms of overall coordination. Their exposed defensive issues caused them to frequently falter against stronger opponents. Guangdong continued their winning streak with a 112-94 victory at home against Nanjing.…

CBA regular season games were scheduled for the evening of January 20th, with a total of 6 matches. Among them, Jilin team defeated Fujian team away, Zhejiang Guangsha team defeated Beijing Shougang team away, Shanxi team defeated Guangzhou Longshi team at home, Xinjiang team defeated Qingdao team at home; Guangdong team defeated Nanjing Tongxi team away, achieving a 9-game winning streak; Shanghai team defeated Sichuan team away, ending their losing streak. Currently, the five teams ranked 4th to 8th in the CBA have the same points, and the competition for positioning is very fierce. Firstly, let's talk about Guangdong team's victory over Nanjing Tongxi team away. This was the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Guangdong team winning both away games and one home game. On October 27th, Guangdong team won big at home against Nanjing Tongxi team with a score of 128-88. On December 18th, Guangdong team won away against Nanjing Tongxi team with a score of 112-97. On January 20th, Guangdong team once again won away against Nanjing Tongxi team with a score of 112-94. On March 28th, during the third stage of the regular season, the two teams will meet for the fourth time this season at Guangdong team's home court. It is unknown what the result will be, but it is predicted that Guangdong team is likely to win again. It must be said that Guangdong team's playing style is quite effective against Nanjing Tongxi team. Guangdong team can suppress Nanjing Tongxi team both in terms of height in the paint and intensity…

As the second phase of the regular season approaches its end, recent events in the CBA league have become somewhat turbulent. Two conflicts erupted during this round of the regular season. Yesterday, in the match between Liaoning and Zhejiang, some contradictions arose between Yang Ming, Zhao Jiwei, Liaoning team fans, and Zhejiang team fans. Today, after the game between Shanxi and Guangzhou Long Lions, two major conflicts also broke out. It is likely that someone will receive a fine from the CBA company after the game. After Shanxi defeated Guangzhou 124-116, the players did not exchange greetings. Some conflicts occurred between McCaw and Jia Mingru. The referee intervened in time, pushing Jia Mingru back to the bench and waving to the fans to cheer, which was somewhat disrespectful to the Guangzhou team. However, this should not be entirely blamed on Jia Mingru. Let's take a closer look at what happened in the final stages of the game. In the last 30 seconds of the fourth quarter, Guangzhou was already trailing Shanxi by 10 points and had no chance of a comeback. However, the Guangzhou team did not give up. The whole team continued to maintain defensive intensity and continued to apply full-court pressure on the Shanxi team in an attempt to further reduce the point difference. After Guo Ailun broke through and made two free throws, Shanxi seemed reluctant to attack, but they were still subjected to Guangzhou's continued pressure. Jia Mingru was fouled while being double-teamed by Guangzhou, and at this point, the somewhat annoyed Jia Mingru suddenly walked…

In the NBA, it's common for technically skilled players to receive top-tier salaries. However, in the CBA, the criteria for top-tier salaries can be somewhat perplexing. Some clubs offer them to veterans, while others pursue players whose fame exceeds their actual abilities. Examples include Guangzhou's Guo Ailun, Beijing's Zhou Qi, Xinjiang's Zhao Rui, and Guangdong's Hu Mingxuan, all of whom possess talent but have low attendance rates due to injuries. Beijing's Fan Ziming and Beikong's Shen Zijie have performances that fall far short of expectations. However, when it comes to the worst-performing top-tier player, it is undoubtedly Ge Zhaobao from Shanxi Team! This season, Shanxi Team has become a top-tier powerhouse, ranking in the top three and capable of contending for the championship! Ge Zhaobao averages only 13.2 minutes per game, scoring 3.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 44% and a three-point percentage of 22%. Given such performance, Ge Zhaobao certainly does not deserve his top-tier salary. Ge Zhaobao's contract is not insignificant; during the 2022 offseason, Shanxi Team offered him a five-year Class D top-tier contract with an annual salary of 6 million yuan! At 33 years old, this lengthy top-tier contract will not expire until the summer of 2027. This season, Ge Zhaobao has essentially been marginalized, with his biggest issue being defense, and now Shanxi Team has a big center in Liu Chuanxing. Of course, Ge Zhaobao is a meritorious veteran of Shanxi Team, having played for them since the 11-12 season, making this his 12th season! Shanxi Team giving him such a…

WCBA League A Group Round 24 has completed 4 games and there are 2 games yet to be played, while all 4 games of B Group Round 26 have been finished. The latest standings for both groups (A/B) of the WCBA have been generated. Sichuan's unbeaten streak of 23 consecutive victories has been broken, which aligns with the author's previous prediction that this team had the strongest potential for second place, as seen in the previous article "WCBA Latest Standings, Fujian's First Victory, Sichuan's Championship Unquestioned, Predicting This Team for Second Place." However, can Shanxi reclaim the championship title? In A Group Round 24, the match between Shanxi and Sichuan was the highlight of the round, with Shanxi currently ranked 2nd and Sichuan ranked 1st, making it a battle between two strong teams. At the end of the first quarter, Shanxi led by 2 points, and at halftime, Shanxi still maintained a 2-point lead. By the end of the third quarter, both teams were tied. In the early stages of the final quarter, Sichuan took the lead. However, following Zhang Mingzhu's successful 2-point shot and Kelsey Mitchell's 3-pointer, Shanxi took the lead and continued to maintain it, with Sichuan constantly trying to catch up. Elizabeth Cambage scored a 2-pointer, bringing Sichuan within 4 points, Chen Yujie made both free throws, and Li Meng made a passing error. Ultimately, Shanxi defeated Sichuan 81-75, ending Sichuan's streak of 23 consecutive victories. On the Shanxi side, Kelsey Mitchell scored the highest of the game with 24 points, along with 4 rebounds and 3…

The 33rd round of the CBA league is in full swing, and the second stage of the competition is about to end, with each team having only two games left. Tonight, the CBA league has prepared six matches for fans, including Sichuan vs Shanghai, Fujian vs Jilin, Nanjing Tongxi vs Guangdong, Beijing Shougang vs Zhejiang Guangsha, Shanxi vs Guangzhou, and Xinjiang vs Qingdao. Among these six matches, there are strong matchups, strong vs weak dialogues, and even some that could be considered as "chicken fights." Of course, what fans enjoy watching the most are undoubtedly the strong matchups, and three of these matches are particularly noteworthy. The match between Beijing Shougang and Zhejiang Guangsha is undoubtedly the most anticipated. Zhejiang Guangsha is currently ranked first, while Beijing Shougang is ranked ninth. Although there is a significant difference in rankings, the gap in strength between the two teams is relatively small. In their previous encounter, Zhejiang Guangsha won at home, and it is reported that Zeng Fanbo, who has been absent for a long time, will return from injury for this match, along with Zhou Qi being able to play again. Therefore, this match is sure to be very exciting. During the offseason, Sun Minghui and Zhao Yanhao from Zhejiang Guangsha were rumored to be interested in joining Beijing Shougang, which adds an interesting element to the matchup between the two teams. The match between Nanjing Tongxi and Guangdong is also very intriguing. Since the New Year's Day battle in 2025, Guangdong has achieved an eight-game winning streak, and they are…

The second phase of the CBA league is nearing its end, with teams actively preparing and competing in hopes of concluding this stage on a high note. During this critical period, some eye-catching developments have emerged within the league. Guangdong Southern Tigers' recent performance has been remarkable, with an eight-game winning streak shining brightly in their season's journey, which also marks their longest winning streak to date. However, the dense schedule and relative lack of depth in the lineup have placed significant pressure on the main players. As the saying goes, "A good sword comes from sharpening; the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring cold." The players strive in high-intensity matches, but injuries quietly arrive. Xu Jie has already encountered injury issues, and the situation for veteran Ren Junfei is not optimistic either. In a game against Guangzhou Long-Lions, Ren Junfei suffered a recurrence of his back injury, which has become a thorny problem. According to Guangdong media reports, he did not travel with the team to the away game, meaning he will miss the upcoming matches against Tongxi and Shanghai. Despite Ren Junfei's advancing age, his role in the team cannot be underestimated. His statistics of an average of 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game testify to his capabilities. In tactical arrangements during games, head coach Du Feng often deploys Ren Junfei in crucial fourth quarters, where he serves as the team's stabilizing force, relying on his rich experience to steady the team's morale. His absence will undoubtedly impact Guangdong Southern Tigers in multiple aspects.…