Hey hoop fam across South & Southeast Asia 🙌, China's top pro league – the CBA – served up some epic Friday night action on Jan 16, 2026. Here's the lowdown:
Nanjing Monkey Kings 115–86 Shenzhen Leopards
After a rough patch, Nanjing finally ended their five-game skid thanks to new American guard Jaylen Hands. He wowed fans with a double-double (32 points, 12 assists), plus six boards and two steals 🏀. His backcourt buddy Guo Haowen chipped in 25 points and six assists, and six Monkeys scored in double digits. Nanjing jumped out to a 29–19 lead in Q1 and never looked back. They notched their 5th win of the season, climbing to 16th in the standings, while Shenzhen stays 11th.
Liaoning Flying Leopards 82–75 Xinjiang Flying Tigers
All-Star guard Zhao Jiwei made a triumphant return from injury, dropping a team-high 24 points with seven assists. He nailed three triples in the final quarter and iced it at the free throw line. Liaoning’s fans must’ve been buzzing! 🎉
Shanxi Loongs 90–84 Beijing Ducks
Down by 12, Shanxi’s bench unit flipped the script with a 49–31 outscoring spree. Zhang Ning poured in eight clutch points in Q4, helping the Loongs outscore the Ducks 29–16 in the final frame. Beijing not only dropped their 5th game, but also lost center Zhou Qi to an early injury. Yikes.
Whether you’re scrolling between classes in Manila, grinding at work in Mumbai, or chilling in Jakarta, these CBA showdowns are a must-watch. Keep your eyes on the court—more Asian hoops drama is coming! 👀🔥
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Nanjing ends five-game losing streak in Jaylen Hands' dominant debut
cgtn.com
