The CBA rankings have undergone a major shift overnight! Xinjiang has risen by four places, Liaoning and Guangdong are ranked 8th and 9th, while the dark horse has dropped to 3rd place. Xinjiang's match was a real eye-opener! On January 4th, they faced Sichuan in a classic case of being chased down. They started poorly, with the first quarter seeing them being dominated by their opponents, almost stumbling badly. However, the Xinjiang players remained calm and gradually found their rhythm. In particular, Qi Lin really carried the entire team! He scored 16 points in the first half, instantly turning the situation around and leaving Sichuan with no fight left. He finished the game with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists, becoming the backbone of the team! It should be noted that Sichuan also played well in this game, with Li Weihao contributing the highest score of 22 points for the team. Unfortunately, despite their strong counterattack from Xinjiang, Sichuan couldn't hold onto their advantage and ultimately lost the game 94-100. This victory was crucial for Xinjiang, propelling them from sixth place all the way up to second! They've gone from being a mid-table team to joining the top ranks, with their record improving from 19 wins and 6 losses. Honestly, there are many commendable aspects behind Xinjiang's impressive win in this game. As for Sichuan, although they lost, Li Weihao's performance was beyond reproach. As always, there's room for improvement, and it's worth encouraging. Speaking of Shanxi, this team is truly the "dark horse" of the year; no one…