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…

Translation of the article content into English: The CBA regular season is really exciting. Guangdong's narrow victory over Tianjin had me on the edge of my seat, and Beijing's win over Liaoning was unexpected. These games have made me want to comment. Guangdong's current situation is really worrying. Jilunwater is playing well, but he is the only one who can score consistently. The other foreign players are not very good. Morland can only grab rebounds and play defense, while Bazley's defense is okay, but his offense relies heavily on luck. Xu Jie has been working too hard in these two away games. He has to be responsible for organizing the offense and playing defense. If this continues, there will definitely be problems. Guangdong really needs to find a reliable small foreign player to share the pressure. Although they won against Tianjin, it was a tough victory. If it weren't for Jilunwater stepping up at the critical moment, the outcome of the game would have been uncertain. Guangdong's combination of four foreign players seems off. There are too few scoring points, and now they rely solely on Jilunwater. The others aren't much help. Liaoning's loss to Beijing was mainly due to their poor performance at the point guard position. Fogg and Wells don't know how to organize the offense, and they play without any structure. Wang Lanqin's recent form has improved, but his organizational skills are still lacking. They are waiting for Zhao Jiwei to return; otherwise, this lineup is difficult to play with. It's a good idea to rotate Han…

Translation of the article content into English: The CBA regular season is heating up, with Zhejiang team suffering an upset loss to Shenzhen team in a tense and exciting match, scoring 102-105. This defeat has caused Zhejiang to drop to third place in the rankings, with Guangdong team and Guangzhou team also experiencing a decline in their standings. Meanwhile, Liaoning, Shandong, and Xinjiang teams all have the same points, making the competition fierce. The loss in this game has narrowed the gap between Zhejiang and the top two teams to just one point. At the start of the game, Wang Yibo scored a basket, giving Zhejiang an 8-3 lead. However, Shenzhen was not willing to back down, launching a strong inside attack to overtake the score. Zhejiang attempted to regain the advantage, with Rong Zifeng scoring five consecutive points. The two teams went back and forth, ending the first quarter in a draw. In the second quarter, both teams made efforts to break through from the outside, with Shenzhen taking the lead first. At halftime, Zhejiang trailed by 14 points. In the second half, Shenzhen created another miracle at the start, building a lead of more than 20 points. Liu Zeyi responded with a three-pointer, and the two teams engaged in a fierce battle. Zhejiang's three-point shooting also started to pick up in the latter part of the game, gradually reducing the gap. By the end of the third quarter, Zhejiang trailed by only four points. In the fourth quarter, Shenzhen opened with an 8-1 run, once again establishing a…

Two Major Upsets in CBA! Guangdong's Rival Loses to the Last-Place Team, Shenzhen Overturns Zhejiang Away? A team that has lost 15 consecutive games in the season, can it be considered an upset if they win against the second-to-last team? A strong team ranked third in the league is knocked down by an opponent ranked third from the bottom, is this not a major upset? On New Year's Eve, the CBA court witnessed successive upsets - Zhejiang lost to Shenzhen, and Fujian defeated Jiangsu. What exactly happened that night? Was it an unexpected outbreak of the weak teams, or a collective collapse of the strong teams' defenses? Fans are discussing animatedly, and some even lament, "In this day and age, even stability has become a luxury on the CBA court." The biggest topic of this round of matches was undoubtedly Shenzhen's away upset victory over Zhejiang. Shenzhen ranks 18th in the standings, almost at the bottom, while Zhejiang is a powerhouse ranked third in the league. Before the game, almost no one favored Shenzhen. However, the result was unexpected, as Shenzhen won the game with a 4-point advantage, which can be described as a good show of "snake biting the elephant" reversal. At the beginning of the game, Zhejiang's performance was still acceptable, leading slightly in the first quarter. But from the second quarter onwards, Shenzhen took full control of the game - they showed extraordinary energy on both offense and defense, especially taking advantage of Zhejiang's imbalanced attack and defense to launch multiple smooth counterattacks. This is actually closely…

As a fan who has followed the CBA for over a decade, I must say that this year's league format is incredibly interesting. After numerous rounds of competition, the strength levels of the 20 teams in the league have become clearly visible, and the gaps between the teams are gradually becoming apparent. Let me give you a thorough analysis. The most attention-grabbing aspect is undoubtedly the fierce competition among the seven top-tier teams. Guangsha, Shanxi, Zhejiang, Xinjiang, Liaoning, Shandong, and Beijing - these seven teams are locked in intense battles that can only be described as a clash of titans. Under the new rules, each game limits foreign players to a maximum of 7 appearances across 4 quarters. This change has effectively broken the previous pattern where certain teams relied on foreign players to dominate, making the competition even more intense. Although Guangsha boasts a luxurious lineup, their head coach's performance falls short, and his on-the-spot decision-making during critical moments often leaves fans on edge. Shanxi has shown solid overall strength this season, but they lack playoff experience, and their bench depth is also a concern. Zhejiang's foreign players have been impressive, and their style of play is highly entertaining, but their young domestic players still need to accumulate more experience. Xinjiang and Liaoning are both considered traditional powerhouses, but unfortunately, they have been plagued by injuries this season, leading to inconsistent form. Shandong's domestic strength is admittedly average, while Beijing still has room for improvement in terms of foreign player selection and coaching staff configuration. Moving on to the…

On January 3 at 19:35, in the 26th round of the 2024/2025 CBA regular season, Beijing BAIC will continue to host Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank at home for a key matchup. During this season's regular season, the two teams will face each other four times, and this is their first encounter. Before the game, Beijing team has a record of 17 wins and 7 losses, accumulating 41 points, ranking 7th; while Zhejiang team has 18 wins and 7 losses, accumulating 43 points, ranking 4th. It can be seen that the two sides are only one win apart, so this is still a crucial battle for positioning. Looking at last season's rankings, Beijing team has made significant progress, while Zhejiang team has remained roughly the same. Last season, the two teams met twice, and Zhejiang team won both home and away against Beijing team (116-79, 112-100). Recently, Beijing team has faced three tough battles in a row, first losing 97-108 to Xinjiang Yili, then beating the defending champion Liaoning Bensteel 105-90 at home. This time against Zhejiang team, they must have set their sights on a winning streak. Zhejiang team, after a strong 10-game winning streak, lost at home by a narrow margin of 3 points (102-105) to Shenzhen Marco Polo in the last round. In this round, they will challenge Beijing team away from home, and they are sure to hope to return to the winning track. In terms of lineup, Beijing team's Zhou Qi finally returned and easily scored 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks…

Shandong Taishan FC is set to begin their winter training for the new season on January 6th, and at that time, the team's personnel adjustments will become clear. After the end of last season, several players' contracts with Taishan FC are due to expire, including multiple foreign players whose contracts are nearing their end. Last season, Taishan FC's performance was not up to par, largely due to issues with their foreign players. As a result, fans are hoping for adjustments to be made during this off-season. Among the current foreign players at Taishan FC, there are two central defenders, Jardel and Marcelo. There have been media reports suggesting that the team might have to choose between the two. Jardel, in an effort to renew his contract with Taishan FC, has even changed his agent, becoming a player under the Korean agency, which significantly increases his chances of renewal. However, regarding Marcelo, recent media reports indicate that he has personally confirmed that Taishan FC will not renew his contract. Despite this, it seems that even if Taishan FC does not renew Marcelo's contract, they are not necessarily committed to renewing Jardel's either. According to recent reports from Shandong media, Taishan FC will be releasing both central defenders. Jardel is very keen on renewing his contract, but Taishan FC cannot meet his renewal conditions. Jardel's abilities are unquestionable; in recent seasons, he has repeatedly stepped up to save the team in times of crisis, earning recognition from fans. However, Jardel's frequent injuries and low attendance rate have had a significant impact on…

In recent matches of the CBA league, there have been ups and downs, with controversies over referees' decisions, injuries to key players, and questions about the stability of coaching positions, making the competition full of drama and suspense. During the match between Xinjiang and Shandong men's basketball teams, the referees' performance sparked significant controversy. A total of 62 fouls, 7 technical fouls, 1 disqualification foul, and 1 unsportsmanlike foul were called in this game, making it one of the most "present" officiating performances of the season. Among them, Xinjiang player Zhao Rui was involved in a conflict with the referee due to dissatisfaction with the decision and was subsequently penalized with technical fouls and disqualification fouls. After the game, Zhao Rui made improper remarks on social media, which escalated the incident. This behavior may trigger disciplinary clauses from the league, and Zhao Rui could face severe punishment. In the game, under the leadership of head coach Qiu Biao, Shandong not only capitalized on Xinjiang's chaotic emotions but also successfully ended their undefeated home record this season, becoming the biggest winner. On the other side, Zhejiang men's basketball team has fallen into an injury quagmire. The team's three core players, Yu Jiahao, Cheng Shaipeng, and Wu Qian, have all been sidelined due to injuries, with expected absences of 2 weeks, 10 days, and one month respectively. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the team and makes the prospects for the second stage of Zhejiang's season uncertain. Yu Jiahao's dominance in the paint, Cheng Shaipeng's organizational skills, and Wu Qian's outside…

On the last day of 2024, two matches were held in the CBA, both of which resulted in upsets. The Fujian team, which had lost 15 consecutive games, defeated the Jiangsu team, securing their second win of the season and ending their long losing streak, which can be considered a minor upset. However, an even bigger upset occurred on another court, where the Shenzhen team, ranked third from the bottom, defeated the Zhejiang team, who were on a 10-game winning streak and were considered strong contenders for the championship. With this victory, Shenzhen's ranking jumped three places, rising from third from the bottom to fourteenth. Why was Shenzhen able to defeat a stronger opponent? Commentator Yan Yufeng explained that Shenzhen won due to their rebounding and the defense of young player Lu Pengyu against Zhejiang's small foreign player, as they outrebounded their opponents by 23. Secondly, Willis played a crucial role in controlling the game in the key moments. Thirdly, Zhejiang lost due to injuries leading to personnel shortages and a lack of focus at the start of the game. Here, I want to focus on Willis, who was abandoned by the Guangdong team but became a key player for Shenzhen. At halftime, Zhejiang trailed by 14 points, and the gap widened to over 20 points in the third quarter. However, in the latter part of the third quarter, Shenzhen suddenly went cold and experienced a scoring drought, with the lead shrinking to only 4 points, and the huge advantage they had built up disappeared. At this critical moment, the…

A focus match in the CBA league saw Zhejiang Chouzhou, on a 10-game winning streak, face off against Shenzhen Men's Basketball. Before the game, there was a significant difference in rankings between the two teams, with one being third and the other being third from the bottom. In terms of both strength and form, Zhejiang Chouzhou had the upper hand. However, the entire game turned out to be completely unexpected. Zhejiang Chouzhou was not in their usual form, struggling to keep up except for the first quarter when they could still maintain a stalemate. At times, the point difference reached as high as 21 points. Although the game persisted until the last minute, Zhejiang Chouzhou ultimately lost to Shenzhen Men's Basketball with a score of 102:105, ending their 10-game winning streak and adding insult to injury with Yu Jiaho's injury. After the opening tip-off, Zhejiang Chouzhou continuously lost defensive rebounds, with Wang Haoran receiving two fouls in just one minute. However, Shenzhen Men's Basketball did not capitalize on their opportunities well, with York hitting a fast-break pull-up three-pointer, giving Zhejiang Chouzhou an 8:3 lead. Both teams then made continuous passing errors, with Thompson making a strong move under the basket against Jones, drawing a foul. York assisted Jones in completing an alley-oop! After Tilman came on the court, he scored four consecutive points under the basket, to which Yu Jiaho quickly responded. Rong Zifeng hit a corner three-pointer, and Shenzhen Men's Basketball went on a 7:0 run to level the score. The first quarter ended with both teams tied at…