Record Continues! Goodwin Scores 31 Points with 7 Assists, Zhang Zhenlin Adds 15+5; Shanghai Overcomes Shanxi for 13th Straight Win

At 19:35 Beijing time on March 29, in the 32nd round of the 2025/2026 CBA regular season, Shanghai defeated Shanxi 100-96 away, securing their 13th consecutive victory.

Goodwin

Technical Statistics

Shanghai: Goodwin 31 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists; Whiteside 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks; Li Hongquan 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Zhang Zhenlin 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Lofatton 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Fogg 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Wang Zhelin 4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Yuan Tangwen 3 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Liu Lijia 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Li Tianrong 1 point, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.

Shanxi: Gay 30 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Diallo 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Jia Mingru 12 points, 3 assists; Liu Dong 11 points, 4 rebounds; Zhang Ning 10 points, 1 rebound; Yu Mitty 6 points, 4 rebounds; Faye 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Ge Zhaobao 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Knight 3 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Han Peiyu 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Goodwin and Zhang Ning immediately exchanged three-pointers. Li Hongquan and Goodwin scored through shots and free throws, quickly widening Shanghai's lead. Zhang Ning and Ge Zhaobao combined to narrow the gap, but Goodwin, facing his former team, remained relentless, scoring continuously. With his pull-up three-pointer, Shanghai led 20-12, forcing Shanxi to call a timeout. After the timeout, Gay hit three consecutive three-pointers, sparking a 11-2 run for Shanxi to take the lead, prompting Shanghai to halt play. Zhang Zhenlin's turnaround jumper stabilized Shanghai, ending the quarter with a 28-25 lead.

In the second quarter, Whiteside's one-handed dunk extended the lead, but Liu Dong's drives and shots tied the game at 30. The two teams traded blows, with the lead alternating. After Jia Mingru's three-pointer and Gay's reverse layup, Shanxi led 38-34, causing Shanghai to pause. Goodwin responded with a three-pointer from the top of the arc, while Faye's consecutive scores helped Shanxi maintain a 7-point advantage. Lofatton's strong drive to the basket narrowed Shanghai's deficit to 3 points, forcing Shanxi to stop. Gay and Yu Mitty scored from inside and outside, and Jia Mingru hit a buzzer-beating long two-pointer, giving Shanxi a 54-48 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, Gay opened with a three-pointer, and Han Peiyu added a mid-range jumper, prompting Shanghai's timeout. Zhang Zhenlin then hit two consecutive three-pointers, forcing Shanxi to pause. Both teams were efficient in set plays, with the score rising alternately. Liu Dong and Li Hongquan traded three-pointers, keeping the gap around 4 points. Liu Lijia's easy layup ended the quarter with Shanxi leading 72-70.

In the fourth quarter, Whiteside's spin move layup tied the game at 72. After Diallo completed a 2+1, Whiteside hit a long two-pointer from the top of the arc. Jia Mingru's tactical foul was called an unsportsmanlike act; Li Hongquan made both free throws, putting Shanghai ahead. Another layup by Li Hongquan gave Shanghai a 79-77 lead, forcing Shanxi to pause. Yuan Tangwen and Zhang Zhenlin hit three-pointers successively, while Yu Mitty and Zhang Ning combined to give Shanxi a one-point lead. Zhang Ning and Diallo both sank three-pointers, tying the game at 89, intensifying the contest. Goodwin aggressively scored 7 consecutive points, sparking a 7-0 run for Shanghai to lead 96-89. Gay's forceful three-pointer drew a foul for a 3+1 play, prompting Shanghai's quick timeout. After the pause, Zhang Zhenlin's fast-break dunk sealed the game. Ultimately, Shanxi lost 96-100 to Shanghai.

Starting Lineups

Shanxi: Ge Zhaobao, Zhang Ning, Yu Mitty, Faye, Knight

Shanghai: Wang Zhelin, Zhang Zhenlin, Li Hongquan, Goodwin, Lofatton