The Nanjing Monkey Kings reignited their season with a decisive 115-86 victory over the Shenzhen Leopards on Friday, snapping a five-game losing streak in front of a jubilant home crowd. Newly signed American guard Jaylen Hands electrified the court with 32 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds in his debut performance, showcasing the offensive firepower the team had been missing.
Nanjing's balanced attack saw six players score double digits, with Guo Haowen adding 25 points. The team established early dominance with a 29-19 first-quarter lead and never relinquished control, moving to 16th place in league standings.
In other Chinese Basketball Association action:
Liaoning Flying Leopards triumphed 82-75 over Xinjiang Flying Tigers as All-Star guard Zhao Jiwei returned from injury with a game-high 24 points
Shanxi Loovers mounted a 12-point comeback to defeat Beijing Ducks 90-84, fueled by a 49-31 bench advantage
Beijing suffered dual setbacks with their fifth loss and an early injury to starting center Zhou Qi
