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Sichuan Blue Whales vs Liaoning Flying Leopards, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium (Chengdu)

Sichuan Face Uphill Task as Liaoning Visit Chengdu

  • Sichuan are bottom of the CBA standings with a 0–19 record.
  • Liaoning sit 13th with an 8–11 record from 19 games.
  • Sichuan have lost their last five games, all by double-digit margins.

Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium (Chengdu) | Tip Off: 17:05:00

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Liaoning to win


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Sichuan Blue Whales

Sichuan come into this contest under immense pressure after another heavy defeat, continuing a season that has offered little relief. Defensive breakdowns have been a recurring issue, with opponents consistently finding space in transition and dominating the paint. The lack of resistance has made it difficult for Sichuan to stay competitive beyond the first half of games.

Offensively, Sichuan have struggled to generate consistent scoring options. Their shooting efficiency has been poor, and ball movement often breaks down under pressure, leading to rushed shots and turnovers. When forced into half-court sets, they have found it difficult to create high-quality looks against disciplined defenses.

Playing at home may provide some emotional lift, but Sichuan will need a significant improvement in intensity and execution to challenge Liaoning. Slowing the tempo, protecting the ball, and staying composed for four quarters will be essential if they are to avoid another lopsided result.

Liaoning Flying Leopards

Liaoning arrive in Chengdu looking to bounce back after a series of disappointing losses. While results have dipped recently, their overall structure remains stronger than Sichuan’s, particularly in terms of defensive organization and rebounding presence. When locked in, Liaoning are capable of controlling games through physicality and experience.

Their main issue has been consistency on the offensive end, where scoring runs have been followed by extended droughts. Shot selection and perimeter efficiency will be key areas to address, especially against a Sichuan side likely to pack the paint and slow the pace.

Against a winless opponent, Liaoning will expect to take control early. If they impose their defensive pressure and maintain focus, this matchup offers a chance to regain confidence and stabilize their position heading into the next stretch of the season.

Sichuan Blue Whales vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Shamorie Ponds
SG Ruiqi Duan
SF Hanyi Jing
PF Wenxue Yang
C Gorjok Gak
Position Player Name
PG Lanqing Wang
SG Dezmine Wells
SF Jiang Yuxing
PF Eric Moreland
C Hao Fu

Sichuan host Liaoning in the CBA on 27th January, with tip-off scheduled for 17:05 at the Sichuan Provincial Gymnasium in Chengdu. With both teams heading in opposite directions this season, the fixture presents a stern test for the hosts and an opportunity for the visitors to continue asserting their superiority in the league standings.

Head-To-Head Record (Last 5)

Liaoning have dominated recent meetings with Sichuan, winning all of the last five encounters. Most of those games were decided by comfortable margins, underlining the gap in quality between the two sides over the past few seasons.

Sichuan Blue Whales vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Shamorie Ponds 19.4 2.7 4.8 1.5/0.3
Dezmine Wells 19.8 3.6 4.4 1.4/0.5

The contrast between these teams is clear, with Liaoning holding advantages in experience, depth, and overall execution. Sichuan’s home court may help them start competitively, but sustaining that level across four quarters looks unlikely given current form.

Unless Liaoning suffer an unexpected collapse, they should control the tempo and gradually pull away. Sichuan’s fight may delay the inevitable, but the visitors remain firm favorites.

Liaoning to win

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