Tianjin Pioneers vs Nanjing Monkey Kings, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Tianjin Pioneers

Tianjin enter this game with renewed confidence after back-to-back wins over Fujian (106-76) and Guangzhou (98-93). Those results followed narrow defeats against Shanxi Zhongyu and Fujian, highlighting that Tianjin have become more competitive even in losses.

Offensively, Tianjin average around 90 points per game, with Javion Hamlet leading the way at 23 points per contest. Benson Lin (18.5 PPG) and Scottie James (15.7 PPG) provide secondary scoring, while James also anchors the glass with 9.6 rebounds per game. Tianjin’s assist numbers are solid, hovering just over 20 per game, suggesting improved ball movement in recent outings.

Defensively, consistency remains an issue. They concede heavily when tempo rises, but when Tianjin slow games down, they tend to stay competitive. At home, their physicality and rebounding edge have been more evident, which could be decisive against a struggling Tongxi side.

Nanjing Monkey Kings

Nanjing Tongxi continue to search for rhythm in a difficult season. They come into this matchup after a morale-boosting 115-86 win over Shenzhen, but that victory followed four straight defeats against Guangdong, Shandong, Ningbo, and Liaoning.

Tongxi average just over 86 points per game, one of the lower offensive outputs in the league. Jaylen Hands has been their standout performer, averaging an impressive 32 points per game, while Guo Haowen adds 20.8 points. Marcus Lovett contributes 14.4 points, but scoring depth beyond the top options remains limited.

Rebounding is a relative strength for Nanjing, averaging close to 38 boards per game, led by Richard Solomon (7.8 RPG) and Brady Manek (7.5 RPG). However, defensive lapses and turnovers have consistently hurt them, particularly away from home, where they struggle to maintain intensity for four quarters.

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Tianjin Pioneers vs Nanjing Monkey Kings Match Prediction & Analysis

Tianjin host Nanjing Tongxi in a lower-table CBA matchup where both teams are desperate to stabilise their seasons. The game is scheduled to begin at 17:05 IST. 

Head-to-Head (Last 5 games) - Recent meetings between these sides have been competitive. Tianjin defeated Nanjing Tongxi 104–76 in their latest encounter on 26 December, while Tongxi responded with a 108-95 win earlier in January. Over the last six meetings, both teams have traded results, though Tianjin hold a narrow overall edge historically.

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Winning Prediction

This matchup shapes as a battle between Tianjin’s improving form and Nanjing Tongxi’s individual scoring firepower. Tongxi’s reliance on Jaylen Hands places heavy pressure on Tianjin’s perimeter defense, but Tianjin’s deeper rotation and recent momentum give them an advantage.

If Tianjin can control the pace and limit second-chance opportunities, they should be well placed to secure another win.

Tiajin to win.

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