Jilin Northeast Tigers secured a dramatic 88-86 victory over the Beijing Ducks in a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) thriller on Monday, with Zhou Qi’s late-game free throw misses proving decisive. The clash in Changchun saw Jilin claim their 12th win of the 2026 season, while Beijing fell to their 11th defeat.
Jiang Weize led the Northeast Tigers with 26 points and 10 assists, including six three-pointers, while D.J. Wallace added 17 points and eight rebounds. Despite trailing early, Jilin surged ahead in the second and third quarters, outscoring Beijing 50-38 during that stretch.
Beijing’s Chen Ying-Chun (20 points, 9 assists) and Zhao Rui (10 points, 8 assists) spearheaded a late rally, narrowing the gap to 87-86 with 20 seconds remaining. However, Zhou Qi missed two critical free throws and a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, cementing the Ducks’ fate.
Other Monday results:
Ningbo Rockets 84-63 Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Beijing Royal Fighters 98-90 Zhejiang Golden Bulls
