Preview: Hong Kong Golden Bulls vs. Shijiazhuang Xianglan – Williams vs Jones, as Golden Bulls eye home win streak

On July 5 at 7:30 PM, the NBL regular season continues with the Hong Kong Golden Bulls hosting the Shijiazhuang Xianglan.

The Hong Kong Golden Bulls have emerged as a force this season, signing Jones, Walker, and Oliver as powerful imports, and also adding national team players like Zhu Songwei and Liu Chuanxing domestically. With a strong roster on paper, they’ve become title favorites. In their first eight games, the Golden Bulls secured an impressive 7-1 record, tying Anhui Wenyi atop the standings. They average 101.9 points, 88.5 points against, and a net differential of +13.4 points, all league-highs.

Jones leads the team in scoring with comprehensive averages of 23.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists, remaining one of the league’s top imports. Jordan Walker averages 18.3 points, while Oliver posts 14.9 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, providing a strong inside presence. Among domestic players, Zhu Songwei contributes 13.4 points per game, Liu Chuanxing scores 9.4, and Diao Zhanxiang adds 8.3 points, indicating a diverse scoring lineup for the Golden Bulls.

The Shijiazhuang Xianglan have had a solid start to the season, sitting at fourth place with a 5-3 record. They average 97.8 points per game, good for fourth in the league, and 95.3 points allowed. Williams, a former CBA Finals MVP, remains in great form, averaging 20.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. His clash with Jones is a key matchup to watch. Import center Ndou averages 19 points and 12.3 rebounds. Domestically, Zhou Zixu chips in 10.9 points, while Ruifuqatijiang, who previously played for the Xinjiang team in the CBA, averages 9.4 points. Liu Zihao and Feng Jiawei both contribute over 8 points per game, while Josh Gray averages 8 points. The scoring load for Shijiazhuang is relatively evenly distributed.