Anhui vs Hong Kong Preview: Jones vs Johnson – Top NBL Clash Where Details Decide Victory

On July 10, the NBL regular season presents a top-of-the-table clash as Anhui Wenyi hosts Hong Kong Golden Bulls.

After 10 rounds of matches, both Hong Kong Golden Bulls and Anhui Wenyi have identical records of 9 wins and 1 loss, sitting at the top two spots on the NBL leaderboard. The league-leading Hong Kong Golden Bulls average 102.2 points per game, ranking first in scoring, while conceding an average of 86.5 points per game, making them the team that concedes the least in the league. They have a 5-1 record in away games. Anhui Wenyi, in second place, averages 99.6 points per game, placing them second in scoring, with an average concession of 88.2 points per game, making them the second-least conceding team in the league. Their home record stands at 5 wins and 1 loss.

In their last match, Hong Kong Golden Bulls’ key foreign player Dominic Jones was ejected in the third quarter, but they narrowly defeated Jiangsu Tanggou Guocang 92-91 thanks to Zhu Songwei’s decisive basket in the dying moments. Jordan Walker scored 23 points, Jones had 22 points, Zhu Songwei contributed 17 points, and Liu Chuanxing added 12 points and 9 rebounds. The big foreign player Oliver did not make the roster. Hong Kong Golden Bulls’ outstanding performance this season is inseparable from the collective contributions of their domestic and foreign players. All three foreign players rank among the top 25 scorers in the league, averaging a combined total of 57 points, accounting for 55.8% of the team’s average score. Among local players, Zhu Songwei and Liu Chuanxing both average over 10 points per game, ranking among the top 10 in the domestic players’ scoring list.

Anhui Wenyi also won their previous match rather narrowly. After four quarters against Henan Shedian Old Liquor, the teams were tied at 81-81. It wasn’t until overtime that Anhui Wenyi woke up, pulling ahead 12-3 to secure a 93-84 victory. Pierre Jackson scored 22 points, Dakari Johnson had 18 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals, while Yang Wenbo scored 15 points, and Zheng Qilong added 10 points.

The three foreign players of Anhui Wenyi also stand out, especially Pierre Jackson and Dakari Johnson, who are both in the top 12 in the scoring list. The three foreign players can contribute an average of 57.4 points per game, accounting for 57.6% of the team’s average score. Anhui Wenyi also boasts a group of excellent local players. Yang Wenbo averages 13.9 points per game, ranking third in the domestic scoring list, Xue Fuwen averages 8.7 points per game, Liu Renbin averages 7.2 points per game, and Tang Jie averages 6.3 points per game.

In terms of various statistics, Hong Kong Golden Bulls and Anhui Wenyi are evenly matched and far surpass other teams, making this a battle between the strongest kings of the NBL league. The winner of this match will gain the upper hand and dominate the standings. In a clash between strong opponents, the requirements for details become even higher, with a lower margin for error. Whoever performs better in the details will have a greater chance of winning.

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