CBA Clash: Nanjing's Playoff Push Faces Jilin's Revenge Quest in a Crucial Matchup for Top 12 Spots

This CBA ninth-round matchup is a crucial game for playoff positioning. Nanjing, with a 3-5 record, is ranked 14th, while Jilin, holding a 4-4 record, sits in 13th place. Both teams are separated by a single win and are eager to secure a victory to break into the top 12. Historically, Jilin has a strong head-to-head record with 15 wins and 9 losses, but they lost both games against Nanjing last season, making this away game an opportunity for revenge. Nanjing's key player, Guo Haowen, is in excellent form, averaging 21.6 points and 5.3 assists. Maneck contributes with 14.1 points and 7.9 rebounds, anchoring the inside game. However, the loss of foreign player Lavette through a release will affect their rotation. Jilin is currently on a two-game losing streak and has yet to win an away game. They are led by the dual-core of Moore and Jiang Weize (averaging 15.1 points and 4.9 assists). Wilson strengthens the defense with 9.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, while Zeng Fanri and Jia Hao are highly motivated to perform against their former team. Recommendation: Jilin Changbaishan Enduli