The Guangsha Lions roared to their fourth consecutive victory in the 2025-26 CBA season, crushing the Liaoning Flying Leopards 96-64 in Hangzhou on Thursday. With this win, the defending champions solidified their status as title contenders, showcasing lockdown defense and explosive teamwork. 🦁💪
Defense Wins Games
Guangsha held Liaoning to under 20 points in three quarters, with Barry Brown dropping a game-high 26 points. Sun Minghui and Lin Bing Sheng fueled fast breaks with three steals each, leaving the Leopards scrambling. 'Our defensive focus was 🔑,' said coach Wang Bo, praising his team's execution.
Liaoning's Struggles
The Flying Leopards shot just 33% from the field, with only Fu Hao and Jaylon Brown hitting double digits. Their 17 turnovers sealed the loss, dropping them to 4-2 this season.
Shanghai Sharks Bite Back
In other action, the Shanghai Sharks defeated the Jiangsu Dragons 84-68 behind Li Hongquan's 18-point explosion. The Dragons remain stuck at 1-5, struggling to find rhythm early in the season.
With Guangsha now 5-1, all eyes are on their next matchup as they chase back-to-back titles. 🏆
