In a thrilling Capital Clash on Wednesday, the Beikong Royal Fighters soared to a commanding 129-102 victory over the Beijing Ducks at the Capital Indoor Stadium. Despite both teams grappling with injuries, it was the Ducks who felt the absence of key players more acutely.
The stadium was packed to capacity as fans from both sides filled the stands, eagerly anticipating the second Battle of Beijing this season. The Ducks had previously edged out the Royal Fighters 99-92 in last month’s first meeting at the National Indoor Stadium. However, this rematch told a different story.
Missing four of their mainstays, including Zhou Qi and Chen Ying-chun, the Ducks struggled to find their rhythm. On the other side, although the Royal Fighters were without Zou Yuchen and Liao Sanning, Chen Guohao stepped up remarkably, delivering a season-high 25 points and becoming the game’s X-Factor.
Beikong seized early momentum, with Beijing only managing to level the score twice before the visitors pulled ahead decisively. Maintaining a steady lead until the final buzzer, the Royal Fighters not only secured a resounding 27-point win—the largest margin in series history—but also notched a season-best 129 points.
This victory snapped Beikong’s three-game losing streak and ended the Ducks’ six-game home winning run. Both teams remain contenders for playoff spots, with the Ducks holding onto eighth place after the loss, while the Royal Fighters climb to tenth, revitalizing their postseason hopes.
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CBA: Beikong Royal Fighters beat Beijing Ducks in Capital Clash
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