On December 31st at 19:35, the CBA regular season's ninth round features a year-end showdown between the Shenzhen Leopards and Beijing Royal Fighters. This match-up is significant. Shenzhen, currently holding a 4-4 record and positioned sixth in the league, has demonstrated a strong recent performance with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their recent victory against Liaoning has boosted their morale. The team's offensive strength, led by He Xining's average of 20.3 points per game, complemented by Wang Haoran's energy and Zhou Peng's experience, forms a balanced and effective domestic lineup. Beijing Royal Fighters, with a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, currently ranks tenth. Their recent form has been less impressive, with only one win in their last five games, including a significant defeat to Shanghai. The team has struggled with scoring from their domestic players and has been prone to turnovers.