Hong Kong vs Hefei Preview: Jones and Walker Lead Hong Kong in Pursuit of Another Win; Hefei’s Winning Streak Likely to End

On July 21, the NBL regular season match will see Hong Kong Jinniu hosting Hefei Kuanfeng Junmao at home.

Hong Kong Jinniu currently stands at 13 wins and 1 loss, ranking second in the league. In their last game, Hong Kong Jinniu defeated Jiangxi Ganchi 110-91, securing their seventh consecutive win. Due to having played one less game, Hong Kong Jinniu has fewer points than Anhui, who have 13 wins and 2 losses, thus placing them in second position. In the game against Jiangxi, foreign player Walker scored 30 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, becoming the top contributor to Hong Kong’s victory.

This season, Hong Kong Jinniu’s offense has been outstanding, averaging 103 points per game, ranking first in the league. With strong foreign players like Jones, Oliver, and Walker, the team’s offensive capabilities are not in question, with an impressive field goal percentage of 51.7%. Adding to this are the performances of domestic players such as Zhu Songwei and Liu Chuanxing, propelling Hong Kong Jinniu forward and making them the biggest threat to Anhui’s title defense.

Hefei Kuanfeng Junmao is currently at 4 wins and 10 losses, sitting at the bottom of the league. In their last game, Hefei defeated Jiangsu 96-85, achieving a rare two-game winning streak. Foreign player Anosic performed exceptionally well, scoring 35 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. The team’s performance in the last two games has significantly improved from their previous poor offensive output and defensive issues.

Of course, Hefei still faces significant problems. The team relies too heavily on individual performances by their foreign players, but neither Carter, Anosic, nor Agravanis stand out in terms of personal ability, averaging only 92.1 points per game, which ranks third-to-last in the league. Defensively, the team’s overall performance has also been poor, which is the primary reason for their bottom position in the standings.

The disparity in strength between these two teams is vast, and a victory for Hong Kong Jinniu seems almost certain. Moreover, if Hong Kong wins this game, they will reclaim the top spot in the league. The main point of interest in the game will be whether foreign players Jones and Walker can continue their scorching offensive form. As for Hefei, their two-game winning streak is likely to come to an end here.