The CBA rankings were shaken overnight! Guangdong rises to the top, Beijing narrowly defeats Shanxi, and Beikong overcomes Jilin.

On January 27th Beijing time, the 20th round of the CBA regular season was in full swing, with three games concluding last night: Beikong narrowly defeated the giant-killer Jilin 87-84, Guangdong dominated the struggling Tianjin 98-89, and Shanxi’s attempt at a comeback failed as they lost 86-87 to Beijing. Consequently, the updated standings reflect a major reshuffle—Guangdong surpassed Guangsha to lead the table, Beijing ranks fourth, Shanxi is eighth after three consecutive defeats, and Beikong holds tenth place!

Beikong versus Jilin. In the previous round, Beikong triumphed over Beijing in a derby battle; this round featured a crucial clash against giant-killer Jilin. The game began with Jilin aggressively attacking on the road, hustling early on, while Beikong struggled offensively and trailed by 7 points after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Jilin’s shooting cooled down, allowing Beikong to seize the opportunity for a strong offensive push. Zou Yuchen entered scoring mode, helping Beikong outscore Jilin 31-27 in the quarter, leading to a 7-point lead at halftime. In the second half, both teams battled intensely; Zou Yuchen remained hot, countering Jilin’s multiple threats. After three quarters, Beikong maintained an 8-point advantage. In the final quarter, Jilin refused to give up, steadily chipping away at the lead. In the decisive moments, Liao Sanning made a crucial steal that sealed the game, enabling Beikong to secure a thrilling victory!

Guangdong versus Tianjin. A classic powerhouse facing a struggling team, the outcome was predictable but the process was intense. Guangdong launched a multi-pronged offensive in the first quarter to build a lead, leaving Tianjin trailing by 6 points. In the second and third quarters, Tianjin fought back with both inside and outside scoring, closing the gap to just 1 point by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, Guangdong’s firepower stabilized and overwhelmed Tianjin. At a critical moment, Hu Mingxuan took control and dominated, scoring 11 points in the quarter alone, helping Guangdong put the game away and ultimately secure a strong win over Tianjin!

Shanxi versus Beijing. Last season’s semifinalists met again, but much has changed. Shanxi entered this match after two consecutive losses. Beijing started aggressively in the first three quarters with balanced scoring and continuous pressure, building a large lead. However, in the final quarter, Beijing’s offense faltered, with efficiency dropping sharply. Shanxi responded with multiple scorers chipping away at the lead, bringing suspense back into the game. At a critical moment, Jerman hit a decisive three-pointer that effectively ended the contest, allowing Beijing to narrowly defeat Shanxi and avoid an upset!

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