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…