The Shenzhen Leopards roared to a 96-87 victory over the Sichuan Blue Whales in a thrilling CBA matchup on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, extending their winning streak while deepening Sichuan’s winless woes this season. 🏟️ Fans in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, cheered as their team maintained a double-digit lead for most of the game.
Star player He Xining delivered a jaw-dropping near-triple-double with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists – proving even an off shooting night (6/17 FG) can’t stop his hustle! 💪 His clutch free throws (8/9) and 2 steals kept momentum firmly in Shenzhen’s corner.
Sichuan’s Jing Hanyi and Duan Ruiqi combined for 44 points, but the Blue Whales remain winless after six games, sharing the league’s basement with the Jiangsu Dragons. 😬 Meanwhile, Jilin Northeast Tigers crushed Beijing Royal Fighters 87-73 for their fourth straight W, while Qingdao Eagles stunned Xinjiang Flying Tigers 97-79 on the road behind Jordan Mickey’s 23-point, 15-rebound showcase. 🦅
Xinjiang’s new U.S. guard Kevon Harris debuted with 17 points but struggled with 7 turnovers, leaving home fans in Urumqi craving a holiday miracle. 🎄
