CBA Clash: Zhejiang Fangxingdu's Victory over Beijing Beiqi and the Implications of a Close Contest

In the 8th round of the 2025-12-30 CBA regular season, Zhejiang Fangxingdu secured a 91-85 away victory against Beijing Beiqi, ending their opponent's 7-game winning streak while extending their own to six consecutive wins. Statistics showed that Zhejiang's Brown scored 23 points, provided 6 assists, and made 4 steals, while Sun Mingwei contributed 22 points and 5 assists. Hu Jinqiu added 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. For Beijing, Zhao Rui scored 22 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists. Zhou Qi had 12 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks, and Spellman scored 13 points. Zhejiang achieved a 47% three-point shooting percentage and committed only 10 turnovers. Beijing, however, had 19 turnovers and struggled with bench scoring, with a free throw percentage below 53%. Zhejiang's 8-0 run in the third quarter gave them the lead, and Brown's crucial three-pointer and steal in the final quarter sealed the win. Beijing's over-reliance on its starters proved detrimental. Despite the 85-91 defeat, the margin was only 6 points, aligning with the +5.5-point victory logic. Beijing's core lineup showcased solid performance, with Zhao Rui displaying all-around excellence with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Zhou Qi anchored the interior with 12 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks, and Spellman's efficient three-point shooting contributed 13 points. While Beijing committed numerous turnovers, they kept the score tight throughout, reducing the gap to 1 point in the third quarter and matching their opponent in the final quarter. Zhejiang's victory came with a narrow 1-point away advantage. Considering Beijing's home-court advantage, the consistent performance of its key players, and the closely contested nature of the game, the defeat margin remained within 5.5 points, supporting the +5.5-point win. Recommendation: Beijing Beiqi +5.5 win.