In a gritty display of defense-first basketball, the Guangsha Lions cemented their CBA dominance with a 68-58 victory over local rivals Zhejiang Golden Bulls on Saturday. The win keeps them atop the standings with a league-best 19-3 record this season.
Defense Wins Championships
After trailing 18-12 in the first quarter, Guangsha flipped the script with lockdown defense – holding Zhejiang to just 6 points in the second period. Rayjon Tucker led the charge with 18 points, while Chinese center Hu Jinqiu added 15 in this physical Hangzhou derby.
Three-Point Woes
Zhejiang's late rally attempt through three-pointers fell short, with only Gabe York (11 points) reaching double digits. The loss snapped their three-game win streak, dropping them to 12-10 in the 2026 season.
Around the League
Other Saturday results saw Shanxi Loongs crush Jilin 105-74, while defending champs Liaoning beat Tianjin 105-91. The CBA action continues this week as teams jockey for playoff positioning.
