All Players Scored! Shanxi Secures a Big Win Against Beikong, Remains Undefeated in Preseason Games

On September 22nd, in the Jincheng division of the CBA preseason games, Shanxi men’s basketball team faced off against Beikong. Shanxi demonstrated strong offensive power in the first half, securing a 39-point lead by halftime. In the second half, Shanxi maintained control of the game and eventually won 104-72 against Beikong, achieving three consecutive wins in this preseason tournament.

Playing at home, Shanxi had previously defeated Guangxia and Jilin. In this match against Beikong, Shanxi showed great offensive strength from the start, scoring 32 points in the first quarter to gain a 16-point advantage. In the second quarter, Shanxi continued their momentum with a 16-2 run, quickly extending the lead to over 30 points. Beikong’s offense remained stagnant, scoring only 11 points in the quarter, while Shanxi’s offense flourished with multiple players contributing, leading to a 66-27 score at halftime, a 39-point lead.

In the second half, although Beikong’s offense improved slightly, Shanxi’s efficient offense kept the lead intact, and by the end of the third quarter, Shanxi still held a 40-point advantage. In the final quarter, Beikong managed to narrow the gap somewhat, but it was not enough to turn the tide, and Shanxi ultimately secured a big win, maintaining a perfect record of three straight wins in the preseason.

In quarters lasting only 10 minutes each, Shanxi scored 94 points in the first three quarters and 104 points in total. Their offense saw contributions from all angles, with all 12 players who took the court scoring. Yuan Shuai hit 4 out of 5 three-pointers for 15 points, Goodwin contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, Balwin added 10 points and 5 rebounds, and Diakite also scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Only three Beikong players scored in double digits, with Zou Yuchen achieving a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter, while veteran Liu Xiaoyu scored 13 points.