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Will Shandong outplay Beijing?
Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: National Olympic Sports Center | Tip Off: 17:05:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win.
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
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In their recent CBA matchup, the Beijing Royal Fighters delivered a composed and efficient performance in their 102-89 win over the Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu, controlling the game from the opening quarter and never letting momentum slip.
Jaelen House led the scoring with 25 points, while Grant Riller contributed 20 points. Zhu Songwei, Jin Xin and Shen Zijie added 13 points each, providing balanced scoring support.
Offensively, Beijing shot a balanced 57.8% from the field, including an impressive 56.5% from the perimeter and 88.2% from the free throw line, which was supported by their efficient ball movement (24 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 35-26, limiting second chance opportunities and made key defensive stops when needed the most.
With this win Beijing put an end to their four game losing streak and regained momentum in a competitive CBA. Overall, the team averages 88.9 points per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists. Defensively, they record 36.2 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 93.6 points per game.
Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin put up a gritty defensive fight but fell short in a narrow 80-75 loss to the Liaoning Flying Leopards. Shandong struggled early, trailing 26-17 after the first quarter, which ultimately proved decisive.
DeVaughn Akoon Purcell led the scoring with 22 points, while Sacha Killeya Jones added 19 points and 9 rebounds, but their individual efforts weren’t enough.
Offensively, Shandong just shot 38.1% from the field, a poor 23.3% from the perimeter and lacked consistent shot making in key moments. Defensively, they managed to edge Liaoning 38-37 on the boards, but made key defensive lapses and committed 14 turnovers and 27 fouls down the stretch.
Overall, the team averages 93.8 points per game, while dishing out 20.9 assists. Defensively, they record 39.1 rebounds and allow opponents to just 89.8 points per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jaelen House |
| SG | Grant Riller |
| SF | Jiang Linjun |
| PF | Zhu Songwei |
| C | Shen Zijie |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Gao Shiyan |
| SG | DeVaughn Akoon Purcell |
| SF | Chen Linjian |
| PF | Chang Haoran |
| C | Sacha Killeya Jones |
Beijing Royal Fighters vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin on 15 April 2026 pits control against momentum. Shandong enter in better form with stronger scoring, rebounding, and ball movement, despite coming off a loss. Beijing relies on half-court execution but struggles with consistency. If Beijing dictate tempo, it's close, but Shandong’s depth and rhythm give them a slight edge heading into this matchup.
Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin is currently 8th in the CBA standings with a 23-15 record, while Beijing Royal Fighters is 13th in the standings with a 16-22 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin has won two matches, while the Beijing Royal Fighters have won three matches.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelen House | 12.3 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 0.9/0.1 |
| DeVaughn Akoon Purcell | 17.5 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 1.4/0.3 |
Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin should win this matchup. Their rebounding and ball movement give them a clear edge over Beijing Royal Fighters, who have struggled with consistency and late-game execution. We are backing the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win this matchup.
Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win.
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