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Lin and Giles Clash as Winless Tianjin Host Jiangsu Dragons in High Stakes CBA Basement Battle
Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: University of Finance and Economics (Tianjin) | Tip Off: 17:05:00
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Tianjin Pioneers to win
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.25 | 3.75 |
Tianjin return home after a competitive 99–92 loss to Shanxi Zhongyu, which followed defeats to Jilin, Beijing Royal Fighters and Liaoning. Despite the 0–4 record, recent performances show offensive improvement, with 89 and 92 points scored in their last two outings.
Guard Benson Lin leads Tianjin with 21.0 points per game, shooting 67.7% from the field and 25.9% from three while adding 3.3 assists. Wing Scotty James Jr. contributes 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds, and forward Jamile Reynolds adds 13.5 points and 6.0 boards as an interior finisher.
Tianjin rely on Lin’s shot creation and pick and roll chemistry with James and Reynolds to generate efficient looks inside. To secure their first win, they must defend the three point line better and cut down the defensive lapses that allowed opponents to top 99 points in three of four games.
Jiangsu arrive in Tianjin after an 86–93 loss to Guangzhou, extending a rough start that includes defeats to Shanghai, Fujian and defending champions Beijing. Their offense has struggled to keep pace, scoring between 74 and 89 points in those four contests.
Forward Harry Giles III is the Dragons’ main weapon, averaging 17.0 points and 7.3 rebounds on 56.3% shooting and perfect 5 of 5 free throws. Guard Zhenglin Pang adds 15.3 points with 45.5% three point shooting, while wing Feron Hunt chips in 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds with strong defensive energy.
Jiangsu’s offense is built around Giles’ inside presence and Pang’s perimeter shooting, giving them an inside outside duo capable of stretching defenses. For a first victory, they must reduce turnovers, improve defensive rebounding and avoid foul trouble on Giles, whose minutes are critical at both ends.
Jiangsu Dragons will cover the spread (+9) 1.85
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Rongpei Li |
| SG | Benson Lin |
| SF | Javion Hamlet |
| PF | Scottie James Jr. |
| PG | Jamile Reynolds |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Zhenglin Pang |
| SG | Rob Edwards |
| SF | Feron Hunt |
| PF | Harry Giles III |
| C | Guodong Ma |
Tianjin Pioneers host Jiangsu Dragons at the University of Finance and Economics in a battle between two winless sides desperate to avoid falling further behind in the CBA standings
Head-To-Head (Last 5)
Tianjin’s four straight wins over Jiangsu—including high scoring battles of 129–111 and 108–105—suggest they are comfortable attacking the Dragons’ defense.
Total Match Points Over 176.5 1.86
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Lin | 24.7 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 2.0/0.7 |
| Zhenglin Pang | 20.7 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 0.3/0.3 |
With both sides winless, home court, Lin’s hot scoring and historical success give Tianjin a slight advantage, but Jiangsu’s Giles Pang duo means any lapse in defensive discipline could quickly swing this basement showdown.
Tianjin Pioneers to win
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