Clash of Titans: Nanjing Tian-Blue Faces Off Against Jilin Changbaishan Enduri in a New Year Showdown of Basketball Prowess and Tactical Battles

Nanjing (3-5) recently defeated Jiangsu Dragons 99-81, with Guo Haowen averaging 21.6 points and 5.3 assists. Their inside-outside game features Lavit and Manek. However, their offense has been inconsistent in the last 5 games (averaging 84.4 points), and their defense has fluctuated (allowing 103.5 points in the last 2 games). Jilin (4-4) had their four-game winning streak snapped. Their scoring duo, Moore and Jiang Weize, combine for 30.5 points per game. Wilson (averaging 12.8 points and 9.4 rebounds) provides strong rim protection. Jilin's offense averages 88 points, but their defense is perceived as slow. Historically, Jilin holds a 15-9 record against Nanjing, though Nanjing swept them last season. In their last 5 encounters, Nanjing has a 3-2 advantage. Nanjing Tian-Blue will host Jilin Changbaishan Enduri at 19:35. This match marks the first meeting of the new year for both teams. Historically, Nanjing's strengths lie in overall offensive and defensive efficiency and interior dominance, while Jilin relies on outside shooting and individual player breakthroughs. Nanjing boasts an 80% win rate when limiting Jilin's three-point percentage to below 35%. Meanwhile, Jilin remains undefeated in games where Jiang Weize scores over 25 points. This historical context offers vital insights for the upcoming game.