Beijing Derby Thrills! Zhou Qi Scores 15+12, Germain Contributes 28 Points, Beijing Triumphs Over Beijing Control for Four Straight Wins

At 19:35 Beijing time on April 10, the 37th round of the 2025-2026 CBA regular season featured the "Beijing Derby," where Beijing Control lost 65-84 to Beijing at home. Beijing secured its fourth consecutive victory, while Beijing Control suffered its fourth straight loss.

Zhou Qi

Technical Statistics

Beijing: Germain 28 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals; Zhou Qi 15 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks; Chen Yingjun 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; McGee 8 points, 4 rebounds; Zhai Xiaochuan 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Lei Meng 5 points, 1 rebound; Spellman 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Zhang Cairen 3 points, 1 assist; Fan Ziming 2 points, 1 rebound; Bailey 2 points, 1 assist; Fang Shuo 2 rebounds, 2 assists.

Beijing Control: Lile 23 points, 3 assists; Zhu Songwei 15 points, 4 rebounds; Liao Sanning 9 points, 4 assists; Perry 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Shen Zijie 5 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks; Zou Yuchen 3 points, 5 rebounds; Luo Hanchen 3 points; House 1 point, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Du Bochao 2 rebounds; Jiang Linjun 2 rebounds.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Zhou Qi scored 6 points with consecutive dunks, giving Beijing a 6-0 lead. After Liao Sanning broke the deadlock for Beijing Control, Spellman, Chen Yingjun, and Lei Meng scored via shots and free throws, extending Beijing's lead to 12-2 and forcing a timeout for Beijing Control. After the timeout, Shen Zijie and Perry led a 7-1 run, prompting Beijing to call a timeout. With Lile and Perry scoring again, Beijing Control tied the game at 13. Chen Yingjun hit an open three-pointer to widen the gap again, and his buzzer-beating mid-range shot gave Beijing a 20-16 lead at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, Zhou Qi and Zhang Cairen scored from inside and outside, and Lei Meng hit a three-pointer, giving Beijing a 30-22 lead and forcing another timeout for Beijing Control. After the timeout, Zhu Songwei scored a buzzer-beating two-pointer, and Zhou Qi and Spellman coordinated well, extending Beijing's lead to 10 points. Zhu Songwei hit a three-pointer from the left corner to stem the bleeding. Both teams then struggled to score, and Beijing led 36-29 at halftime. Zhou Qi had the team-high 13 points and 7 rebounds in the first half.

In the third quarter, neither team scored for nearly two minutes until Zhou Qi's put-back broke the drought. Zhu Songwei made a layup and drew a foul for a 2+1, Perry hit a floater, and Beijing Control mounted an 8-2 run to narrow the gap to 1 point. After Germain made two free throws, Zhu Songwei hit another three-pointer, tying the game at 40. At the crucial moment, Germain hit a three-pointer and then scored consecutive layups, leading Beijing to a 7-0 surge to widen the lead. Zhou Qi also scored with a pull-up layup, and Lile hit a three-pointer, keeping Beijing Control close. Germain scored from inside and outside, extending Beijing's lead to 9 points, forcing a timeout for Beijing Control. After the timeout, Germain continued his scoring momentum, tallying 19 points in the quarter alone. Beijing led 59-47 at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, McGee scored 4 consecutive points, and Zhai Xiaochuan hit a corner three-pointer, extending Beijing's lead to 14 points. Liao Sanning helped Beijing Control chase points, but Zhai Xiaochuan, McGee, and others scored from multiple spots, allowing Beijing to maintain its advantage. Lile and Germain traded three-pointers, and Chen Yingjun also hit a three-pointer, giving Beijing a 78-61 lead of 15 points. After Germain scored another two points, Beijing substituted its starters to rotate players. Although Luo Hanchen hit a three-pointer, it was too late, and the game lost suspense early. Ultimately, Beijing defeated Beijing Control 84-65.

Starting Lineups

Beijing Control: Zou Yuchen, Zhu Songwei, Liao Sanning, Perry, Lile

Beijing: Lei Meng, Zhou Qi, Chen Yingjun, Germain, Spellman