The Beijing Ducks continued their impressive run in the 2024-25 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season, securing a commanding 101-82 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions on Monday. This triumph marks their fifth consecutive win, solidifying their top spot in the standings with an 11-1 record.
Guangzhou came out strong, taking a 12-point lead in the first quarter. However, Beijing gradually amped up their offense, seizing momentum after halftime. Standout performances by Zeng Fanbo and Eugene German, who each scored 20 points, propelled the Ducks to victory.
Capital Clash on the Horizon
Up next, the Ducks face the Beikong Royal Fighters in the highly anticipated first Capital Clash of the season. The Royal Fighters are riding high after a 117-100 win over the Nanjing Monkey Kings. Fans are eager to see if Beijing can maintain their winning streak against their city rivals.
Other CBA Highlights
In other action, the Sichuan Blue Whales rallied past the Guangdong Southern Tigers with a 104-94 win. A dominant 41-15 run in the third quarter turned the tide for Sichuan. Edmond Sumner shined with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Guangdong’s Xu Jie matched Sumner’s 32 points but couldn’t save his team from defeat.
“Our young players performed well, but they need to learn how to keep the momentum after taking a big lead,” commented Sichuan coach Han Shuo.
The Shanxi Loongs put on an offensive showcase, defeating the Ningbo Rockets 140-116 with seven players scoring double digits. The Liaoning Flying Leopards claimed their fourth consecutive win by overcoming the Shenzhen Leopards 100-93.
Elsewhere, the Tianjin Pioneers cruised past the Jiangsu Dragons 96-79, handing Jiangsu their latest in a series of losses. The Xinjiang Flying Tigers extended their winning streak to seven games by edging out the Zhejiang Golden Bulls 125-119.
The Guangsha Lions fended off the Jilin Northeast Tigers with a 99-90 victory. Yang Hansen’s impressive 30 points and 15 rebounds led the Qingdao Eagles to a 121-114 win over the Fujian Sturgeons.
The Shandong Kylins defeated the struggling Shanghai Sharks 115-101, handing the Sharks their sixth straight loss and dropping them to a 1-10 record.
The 13th round of regular season games kicks off on Tuesday, promising more excitement in the CBA.
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CBA: Beijing defeats Guangzhou 101-82 to extend winning streak
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