On January 18, the CBA regular season featured a matchup between the Guangdong Southern Tigers and the Fujian Sturgeons. Guangdong, with a record of 20 wins and 11 losses, ranked 7th on the standings and had been on a seven-game winning streak. Xu Jie was named the All-Star vote king for his outstanding performance. In contrast, Fujian, with a dismal 5-25 record, sat at the bottom of the league. Despite their weak overall performance, they had won two of their last three games, including a victory over Xinjiang, so Guangdong could not afford to underestimate them. In the end, Guangdong defeated Fujian 116-92, extending their winning streak to eight games.
展开剩余76%### Pre-game Analysis:
In their previous game, Guangdong made a stunning comeback from a 19-point deficit against Guangzhou, led by Xu Jie and Jilun Wote. Jilun Wote contributed significantly to the win, while Xu Jie hit a critical three-pointer on his birthday. Fujian had recently defeated Sichuan at home, with Luis King scoring 31 points and Zou Yang contributing a double-double. This was the second encounter between the teams this season. In their first matchup, Guangdong secured an 8-point victory, thanks to strong performances from Jilun Wote and Beasley. Guangdong was expected to have the upper hand in this game.
### Game Recap:
In the first quarter, Du Runwang's three-pointer helped Guangdong take an early lead. Guangdong kept up their momentum with consecutive three-pointers from Jilun Wote, leading 29-20 by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Beasley and others extended Guangdong's lead, but Fujian responded with a brief run. By halftime, Guangdong was leading 56-40. In the third quarter, Guangdong continued to build on their lead, with key contributions from Jilun Wote and Huang Rongqi. By the end of the third quarter, Guangdong led 86-65. In the final quarter, Guangdong's defense and timely scoring sealed the game, finishing with a 24-point victory.
### Guangdong Player Ratings:
- **Jilun Wote**: Showed excellent all-around skills, finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.
- **Xu Jie**: Focused on playmaking, contributing 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 13 assists.
- **Morand**: Dominated the paint, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.
- **Huang Rongqi**: Scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, with a perfect shooting performance from beyond the arc.
- **Beasley**: Played efficiently, contributing 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist.
- **Du Runwang**: Contributed 10 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists, including a timely three-pointer.
This victory helped Guangdong maintain their impressive winning streak and demonstrated their superior team performance.
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