The Guangdong Southern Tigers showcased their championship pedigree on April 15, 2026, overcoming a 12-point deficit to defeat the Ningbo Rockets 77-74 in a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) thriller. Despite missing head coach Du Feng and star guard Hu Mingxuan, the 11-time champions extended their winning streak to four games, solidifying their third-place standing this season.
Ningbo dominated early, with Tacko Fall's dunk sparking a 15-4 run. Guangdong clawed back through Xu Jie's 27-point performance, including clutch free throws in the final seconds after teammate Cui Yongxi blocked Zavier Simpson's potential game-tying layup. Trevelin Queen added 26 points, punctuated by a momentum-shifting steal and dunk in the third quarter.
In Tuesday's other marquee matchup, the Beijing Ducks defeated the Qingdao Eagles 87-70 behind Eugene German's 29-point outburst. JaVale McGee dominated the paint with 22 points, while Zhou Qi anchored Beijing's defense. Qingdao's Quinndary Weatherspoon left the game with a knee injury during a second-half scramble, casting uncertainty over his availability for upcoming fixtures.
With the regular season entering its final stretch, Guangdong and Beijing's victories position both teams as strong contenders for playoff seeding. The CBA continues to draw global attention as Asia's premier basketball league, blending homegrown talent with high-profile international players.
