20-point comeback! Zhao Rui scores 23 points against former team, Zhou Qi only 3 points; Germain hits three-pointer to seal Beijing's win over Guangdong.

On March 27, Beijing narrowly defeated Guangdong 96-93 in a CBA regular-season away game. Despite trailing by up to 20 points, Beijing managed to pull off a reversal.

For Guangdong: Samner scored 28 points with 5 assists and 3 steals; Cui Yongxi had 17 points and 2 blocks; Hu Mingxuan contributed 10 points; Salinger added 6 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. For Beijing: Zhao Rui posted 23 points and 5 assists; Germain had 20 points and 5 rebounds; Spellman scored 13 points; McGee recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds; Fang Shuo added 10 points; Zhou Qi managed 3 points and 9 rebounds.

In the first quarter, Guangdong quickly took control with effective inside-out play. Xu Jie drove for a layup, and the duo of Samner and Salinger combined to score. After Xu Jie hit another three-pointer, Guangdong launched an 11-0 run to seize momentum. Samner attacked both inside and outside, helping Guangdong extend the lead to 22-5. Zhao Rui's drives showed impact, while Zhang Cairan and Germain fired from outside, aiding Beijing's chase. At the end of the quarter, Guangdong led 29-21.

In the second quarter, Cui Yongxi's drives were effective, and Hu Mingxuan and Cui Yongxi both hit outside shots. Guangdong continued to dominate, widening the gap to 20 points. Spellman and Fang Shuo each hit three-pointers, allowing Beijing to cut the deficit to 23-31, narrowing it to just 8 points. Hu Mingxuan and Cui Yongxi again connected from distance; near the end of the quarter, Salinger delivered a dunk, followed by Zhang Haojia's buzzer-beating three-pointer, helping Guangdong finish the half leading 54-42.

In the third quarter, surprise contributor Chen Jiazheng fired from outside, and Cui Yongxi effectively combined inside and outside moves to score repeatedly, keeping Guangdong's lead at 10 points. Germain's inside attacks were lively, and Fang Shuo's corner three-pointer also connected, helping Beijing once again close the gap. At the end of the quarter, Guangdong led 75-71.

In the final quarter, Beijing continued their pursuit, turning the tide through relentless inside attacks. After McGee scored on a strong inside move, Beijing finally overtook the lead at 84-83. Cui Yongxi's three-pointer and Hu Mingxuan's mid-range shot helped Guangdong regain a 5-point advantage; but Beijing fought tenaciously. After Germain sank a three-pointer, Beijing tied the score at 90. Then, Zhang Cairan hit a crucial three-pointer, but Samner immediately answered with a long-range shot, tying the game at 93. Germain's step-back three-pointer sealed the win, helping Beijing ultimately triumph 96-93.

Beijing: Chen Yingjun, Bailey, Spellman, Zhang Cairan, Zhou Qi

Guangdong: Salinger, Samner, Xu Jie, Hu Mingxuan, Zhang Haojia