🏀🔥 What a night in the CBA! The Beijing Ducks dominated the Guangdong Southern Tigers 105-74 on Thursday, bringing the Tigers' eight-game win streak to a halt. Talk about a power move!
Back from injury after 250 days, 22-year-old Zeng Fanbo made a splash in his 2025-26 debut. He poured in 18 points off the bench, going 7-of-9 from the field with four deep triples. Talk about making an entrance!
The Ducks' dynamic duo, Eugene German (22 points) and Omari Spellman (21 points), fueled the fast start. Beijing jumped out to a 28-14 lead late in the first quarter, and their lockdown defense held Guangdong under 20 points in three frames.
On the other side, the Tigers struggled. Jared Sullinger mustered just 11 points, and Edmond Sumner's 35-point effort was marred by seven turnovers.
Meanwhile, defending champs the Guangsha Lions crushed the Tianjin Pioneers 102-68 on the road to claim first place. Rayjon Tucker added 17 points and eight assists, while Josh Carlton and Tucker combined for 15 made free throws. Despite Scottie James's 22 points, Tianjin couldn't keep pace.
After nine games, Guangsha leads the standings on tiebreakers over Beijing and Guangdong, with all three at 8-1.
Other Thursday results:
- Jiangsu Dragons 79-84 Ningbo Rockets
- Sichuan Blue Whales 88-104 Fujian Sturgeons
- Zhejiang Golden Bulls 78-73 Qingdao Eagles
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Beijing Ducks end Guangdong Southern Tigers' eight-game winning streak
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