Fujian VS Beijing Preview: Can Fujian with a Single Foreign Player Stop the Hot-Form Beijing from Winning Consecutively?

The CBA preseason match in Yueyang, Hunan continues on October 4th at 19:30, with Fujian men’s basketball team facing off against Beijing Shougang. The new season has brought significant changes to the Shougang lineup, with the addition of domestic players Zhou Qi and Chen Yingjun, as well as foreign players Omore, Jieman, and Solomon. In the first stage of the preseason, Chen Yingjun and Solomon have already represented the team with impressive performances. On paper, the new season’s Beijing Shougang boasts a strong roster with top players in every position, making them one of the favorites for the championship. In their first game, Shougang defeated Guangxia by 25 points, demonstrating excellent form. Zhou Qi made his debut for the team, scoring 14 points with 5 out of 6 shots in just 14 minutes, invigorating the team’s offense. New foreign player Omore also had an impressive debut, scoring 18 points with 6 assists on 7 out of 10 shooting, while Zeng Fanbo scored 15 points with 5 out of 6 shots. In the first game, all players except veteran Fang Shuo were present, showcasing the full strength of Shougang. Fujian is not traditionally a strong team in the CBA, having missed the playoffs for four consecutive seasons. There have been no major changes to their lineup this new season, with core player Chen Linjian returning from injury. Previously, the team signed foreign players Steele and Keane, but before the season began, Keane was released and last season’s foreign player Joseph Young was re-signed. However, according to the official CBA website, Fujian has only registered Steele as a foreign player so far. This NBL-experienced foreign player stands at 2.15 meters tall and is quite capable, but Joseph Young has yet to be registered and will not play in this game. In their first game, Fujian narrowly defeated Guangzhou 99-92 with a single foreign player. Foreign player Steele scored the highest of 30 points and 15 rebounds, demonstrating strong dominance in the paint. Zeng Lingxuan scored 21 points, while Chen Linjian, Yang Ali, and Li Jiahuai also scored in double digits, indicating a good offensive state for the team. In terms of strength, Beijing Shougang, with its three foreign players and a complete lineup, is clearly superior to Fujian, who are playing with a single foreign player. Beijing will aim for their second consecutive win in this game.