The Shanghai Sharks crushed the Sichuan Blue Whales 111-71 in a CBA showdown on March 22, 2026, extending their 🔥hot streak to nine consecutive wins. Rising star Li Hongquan dazzled with 21 points and 5 rebounds in just 23 minutes, proving why this squad is the team to beat this season.
While the Blue Whales showed early fight (trailing 25-21 in Q1), the Sharks unleashed a 🦈34-14 second-quarter tsunami to sink their rivals. Shanghai’s deep roster shined with seven players scoring, pushing their league-leading record to 24-4. Meanwhile, Sichuan remains winless in 2026—a tough pill for fans.
In other action:
- Zhao Rui dropped a season-high 34 points to power Beijing Ducks past Liaoning 93-83 🦆
- Qingdao Eagles clipped Nanjing Monkey Kings 95-88 🦅
- Zhejiang Golden Bulls trampled Jilin 98-73 🐂
With playoffs looming, the Sharks are swimming toward title contention—and the rest of the league is on notice. 🏆
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Shanghai Sharks continue dominance with win over Sichuan Blue Whales
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