Jilin vs. Shanxi Preview: Jones Aims for Third Consecutive Triple-Double, Shanxi Targets Fifth Straight Win

On October 22, the 5th round of the CBA regular season continues with Jilin hosting Shanxi.

Jilin’s performance this season has been solid so far. They were overturned by Beijing Control in the final moments of their first game and then lost to Zhejiang, suffering two consecutive losses. After making adjustments, they managed to defeat Fujian thanks to Jones’ outstanding performance, securing their first win. In the following game against Jiangsu, Jones once again delivered a 40-point triple-double, helping the team achieve a two-game winning streak. From the new season’s performance, it is clear that re-signing Jones was one of Jilin’s wisest decisions. Over four games, he has averaged 41.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 13.5 assists, which is quite impressive.

In the past two games, Jones has recorded a 40-point triple-double in both, and he has a good chance to continue his stellar performance against Shanxi. His performance will be crucial for Jilin to secure a victory. Besides Jones, Jiang Weize and Jiang Yuxing remain reliable scoring options. The team has also made changes to their foreign players, with Brandon Blankley being deregistered and the new addition being Czech player Kyzlink. The roster also includes Newman and Delfo, providing a solid lineup.

Shanxi has been the most surprising team this season, winning all four of their opening games, including victories over powerhouses like Guangdong and Zhejiang. This season, Shanxi has not only maintained their strong offensive performance but has also shown significant improvement in defense. They are also very active on the boards, averaging 52.3 rebounds per game, including 19.5 offensive rebounds. In their last game against Shenzhen, six Shanxi players scored in double digits, with Goodwin contributing 30 points and 9 assists, Yuan Shuai scoring 20 points, Diawara adding 20 points and 9 rebounds, and Zhang Ning scoring 14 points.

The changes brought by Shanxi this season have been notable, with multiple statistics ranking them among the league leaders. They average 112.5 points per game, placing them 4th in the league, and allow only 98 points per game, placing them 3rd in the league. These are key factors in their four-game winning streak. Facing Jilin will be a challenge, as they need to find a way to contain Jones. Shanxi’s roster is well-balanced, with Goodwin and Diawara performing up to the team’s expectations, and domestic players like Yuan Shuai, Zhang Ning, and Ge Zhaobao also making consistent contributions.

This is the first regular-season meeting between the two teams this season. They met once in the preseason, with Shanxi winning 102-93 at home, though Jilin played without any foreign players at that time.

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