CBA rankings were shaken overnight! Guangsha unexpectedly lost to Jilin, while Shandong was upset by Tianjin, causing Shandong to climb to fourth place.

On February 3rd Beijing time, the CBA regular season went on with two key matches finishing last night, both ending in unexpected outcomes. The giant killer Jilin beat the top-ranked Guangsha 78-72, while Tianjin upset Shandong 101-96. As a result, the rankings were disrupted: Guangsha holds first place, Shanghai climbs to second after three consecutive wins, Shandong surpasses Shenzhen to claim fourth, and Shenzhen falls to fifth!

Jilin versus Guangsha. Known as the giant killer, Jilin faced the league leader Guangsha in a highly challenging matchup. Both teams were on a three-game winning streak, so one had to see their streak end. Guangsha started sluggishly on offense, scoring only 13 points with many missed shots, while Jilin’s inside and outside attacks created a scoring surge, leading by 6 points after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Guangsha’s shooting improved rapidly, and the teams exchanged high-scoring runs, but Jilin’s momentum was stronger, ending the half with an 8-point lead. In the second half, Guangsha’s offense exploded with multiple players scoring, erasing the deficit by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, Guangsha’s shooting slumped again, while Jilin’s coordinated inside-outside play extended their lead. At crucial moments, Jilin drew fouls to increase their points from free throws, whereas Guangsha’s Brown made repeated turnovers and missed chances. Ultimately, Jilin denied a comeback and pulled off a shocking win over Guangsha, securing their fourth consecutive victory!

Tianjin versus Shandong. In a clash between a struggling team and a powerhouse, Tianjin started aggressively on their home court, overwhelming Shandong with a relentless offensive storm. They dominated the first half with quarter scores of 26-14 and 32-22, building a massive 22-point lead at halftime. However, the game shifted dramatically in the second half as Tianjin’s shooting percentage plummeted. Shandong found their rhythm and launched a furious comeback with balanced scoring, outscoring Tianjin 29-18 in the third quarter to cut the gap to 11 points. In the final quarter, Shandong kept pressing and narrowed the deficit to just 2 points. Nevertheless, Tianjin capitalized on free throws to extend their lead, while Shandong struggled with poor shooting—Persell and Chen Linjian missed all their three-point attempts. In the end, Tianjin edged out Shandong by a slim margin, pulling off a stunning upset and avoiding a major collapse!

Currently, in the latest standings, Guangsha, despite suffering their fourth loss, still leads the table. Shandong has surged into the top four, while Sichuan has endured a harsh 22-game losing streak. Liaoning remains the gatekeeper of the playoff zone, and Xinjiang cannot even break into the playoff spots!

Today, the CBA regular season continues with nine scheduled games, featuring many exciting matchups to look forward to, such as Guangdong versus Shanghai. Let’s cheer them on!

Written by/Titan Sports Novel