Shanghai Sharks Break 24-Year Drought to Claim CBA Championship
The Shanghai Sharks secured their first CBA title in 24 years, defeating the Guangsha Lions 4-1 in a dominant series finale on Friday.
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The Shanghai Sharks secured their first CBA title in 24 years, defeating the Guangsha Lions 4-1 in a dominant series finale on Friday.
Defending champions Guangsha Lions avoid a sweep in the CBA Finals, defeating the Shanghai Sharks 101-93 to keep their title hopes alive.
The defending CBA champions, Guangsha Lions, avoided elimination after a 101-93 win against the Shanghai Sharks, narrowing the Finals series gap to 3-1.
The Shanghai Sharks are one win away from ending a 24-year championship drought after a dominant 110-77 victory over the Guangsha Lions to take a 3-0 lead in the CBA Finals.
Brandon Goodwin’s dramatic three-pointer secures a 91-88 victory for the Shanghai Sharks over the Guangsha Lions, putting them on the brink of a championship.
The Shanghai Sharks took a 1-0 lead in the 2026 CBA Finals with a 101-90 win over the Guangsha Lions, led by Brandon Goodwin’s 34 points and 12 assists.
After a 24-year wait, the Shanghai Sharks have secured their place in the CBA Finals following a dramatic comeback victory against the Beijing Ducks.
The Shanghai Sharks take a 2-1 lead in the CBA semifinals after an 81-66 victory over the Beijing Ducks, powered by Brandon Goodwin and Hassan Whiteside.
The Beijing Ducks bounced back with a 99-88 victory over the Shanghai Sharks, leveling the CBA Playoff semifinal series at 1-1 ahead of a crucial Game 3.
The Shanghai Sharks advanced to the CBA semifinals after a commanding 96-68 victory over the Shandong Kylins, completing a 2-0 series sweep.
Kyle Fogg scores 36 points as Shanghai Sharks defeat Beijing Ducks, securing top playoff seed and 19th consecutive CBA victory.
Guangdong climbs to 3rd in CBA standings with road win over Jiangsu, while Shanghai extends historic streak to 14 games in 2026 season.
Shanghai Sharks extend CBA winning streak to nine games with dominant 111-71 victory over Sichuan, led by Li Hongquan’s 21-point performance.
He Xining scores a season-high 43 points, but Shenzhen Leopards’ five-game win streak ends in a 101-92 road loss to Shanghai Sharks. Key plays and standings impact analyzed.
Shanghai Sharks’ Wang Zhelin scores 25 points, becoming the sixth CBA player to reach 10,000 career points in a 95-78 victory over Guangzhou.
Shanghai Sharks deliver a crushing 113-73 victory over Guangdong Southern Tigers, while Guangsha Lions maintain their CBA lead with a fourth straight win.
Guangdong Southern Tigers secure crucial 110-105 CBA win against Shenzhen, while Shanghai Sharks extend streak to 8 games with Qingdao victory.
Shanghai Sharks claim CBA top spot with 99-77 victory over Guangsha Lions, extending their winning streak to seven games in January 2026.
Shanghai Sharks secure fifth consecutive win with 91-65 victory over Liaoning in CBA, climbing to second place in standings. Key plays from former Liaoning stars highlight the game.
Guangdong Southern Tigers edge Guangzhou Loong Lions 97-94 in CBA city derby, while Shanghai Sharks dominate Jiangsu Dragons 101-89 in Friday’s matchups.