On December 31st at 19:35, the CBA regular season's ninth round features a New Year's Eve highlight as Liaoning BenGang welcomes Shanghai Juss. This encounter presents a contrast in fortunes, along with intriguing narratives and potential milestones. Liaoning, currently seventh in the standings following a three-game losing streak, will be without key players Zhao Jiwei and Wells. The offensive burden falls on Brown and Fu Hao, while the interior rotation is somewhat strained due to Han Dejun's retirement. In contrast, Shanghai is riding high with a four-game winning streak, leading the standings. Goodwin (averaging 18.6 points and 7.5 assists) and Lofton form a dynamic inside-outside duo. Zhang Zhenlin, who transferred to Shanghai, will face his former team. Recommendation: Liaoning BenGang