CBA Match Report: Gaili Scores, Fugue Assists & Fu Hao Scores, Shandong vs Liaoning

Match report on October 26, in the 7th round of the CBA league, Shandong Express faced off against the defending champion Liaoning Bensteel at home. In the first quarter, Liaoning Bensteel used their two foreign players, Shayok and Fugue, to score a 6-0 start. Gaili scored the first point for Shandong Express, and after Guo Kai completed a 2+1, Shandong Express trailed 7-8. Gaili hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc, and Shandong Express narrowed the gap to 12-13. The game remained close, and after Gaili hit another three-pointer, Shandong Express took the lead 17-15. Tao Hanlin scored in the paint, and Shandong Express led 21-19. The teams traded leads, and Tao Hanlin’s dunk put Shandong Express ahead 30-29. Gaili hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, and the first quarter ended with Shandong Express leading 35-33.

In the second quarter, Wigginton missed two free throws, and Liaoning Bensteel took the lead 36-35. However, Wigginton then hit a strong three-pointer to regain the lead for Shandong Express. He followed up with a mid-range shot, and Shandong Express led 40-36. Guo Kai hit consecutive mid-range shots, and Shandong Express extended their lead to 45-39. Zhao Jiwei returned to the bench due to an injury, and Gao Shiyang scored in the paint while Li Xiaoxu hit a three-pointer. Guo Kai scored again, and Shandong Express led 49-42. Li Xiaoxu scored a layup, and Liaoning Bensteel narrowed the gap to 47-50. Wang Lanqin hit a three-pointer, and Liaoning Bensteel trailed 50-52. Gaili made all four free throws, and Shandong Express led 56-50. Yu Zechen scored on a fast break, and Fugue added points, putting Liaoning Bensteel ahead 57-56. Guo Kai hit a mid-range shot, and Fu Hao scored. Gaili made two out of three free throws, and the halftime score was tied at 60-60.

In the third quarter, Chen Peidong hit a three-pointer to score first for Shandong Express. Chris made both free throws, and Shandong Express led 65-60. Fugue responded with a 2+1, and Yu Zechen hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc. Achur scored in the paint, and Liaoning Bensteel narrowed the gap to 69-70. Li Xiaoxu hit a three-pointer, and Liaoning Bensteel took the lead 72-70. Gao Shiyang hit a three-pointer, and Shandong Express led 76-74. Fugue made both free throws and hit a three-pointer, followed by another two free throws, and Liaoning Bensteel led 83-78. Achur dunked, and Liaoning Bensteel called a timeout with the score 88-80. The third quarter ended with Liaoning Bensteel leading 90-80.

In the fourth quarter, Gaili scored on a layup to start, and Fu Hao responded with a three-pointer. Liaoning Bensteel led 93-82. Chen Peidong hit a three-pointer, and Fu Hao hit another three-pointer. Fugue stole the ball and scored on a fast break, and Liaoning Bensteel led 98-85. Gao Shiyang hit a three-pointer, and Liaoning Bensteel extended their lead to 103-88. Fu Hao scored consecutively, and Liaoning Bensteel led 107-90. Chen Peidong hit another three-pointer, and Shandong Express trailed 95-110. Fu Hao hit a mid-range shot, and Liaoning Bensteel led 112-95. Fu Hao continued to score, and Shandong Express made substitutions, effectively conceding the game. Ultimately, Shandong Express lost to Liaoning Bensteel 102-116 at home.

Player statistics:

Shandong Express: Gaili 26 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals; Guo Kai 19 points, 3 rebounds; Wigginton 14 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists; Gao Shiyang 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Chris 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Chen Peidong 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Tao Hanlin 8 points, 1 rebound; Sun Tonglin 2 points, 2 rebounds; Hou Peizuo 1 point; Liaoning Bensteel: Fugue 32 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal; Fu Hao 21 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Achur 15 points, 7 rebounds; Li Xiaoxu 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Yu Zechen 10 points, 1 assist; Shayok 8 points; Han Dejun 7 points, 1 rebound; Yan Shouqi 5 points, 1 rebound; Wang Lanqin 5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Zhao Jiwei 3 points, 4 assists;

Player lineups:

Liaoning starting lineup: Fugue, Zhao Jiwei, Shayok, Li Xiaoxu, Han Dejun; Shandong starting lineup: Gao Shiyang, Chen Peidong, Gaili, Guo Kai, Chris