The Shanghai Sharks delivered a jaw-dropping performance on Thursday night (January 15, 2026), crushing the Guangdong Southern Tigers 113-73 in Dongguan. This marks Guangdong's worst loss this season and their third-largest defeat ever – talk about a statement game! 💥
Kenneth Lofton Jr. exploded off the bench with 26 points, while Zheng Zhenlin dropped 22. The Sharks sank 19 three-pointers (that's a 🔥 54% success rate!), including 10 in the first half alone. Meanwhile, Guangdong couldn't buy a basket, missing 19 of 20 three-point attempts before halftime.
The win rockets Shanghai to second place in the CBA standings – a major power shift as we hit mid-season. 🚀
In other action, defending champs Guangsha Lions flexed their muscles with a 93-69 win over Sichuan, extending their opponents' brutal 15-game losing streak. Reigning MVP Barry Brown made his injury comeback, scoring 9 points to help maintain Guangsha's league-leading 13-2 record.
