In a tightly contested Game 3 of the CBA playoffs between Guangdong and Beijing on May 12, 2026, the first half saw both teams locked in a fierce battle. After trailing early in the opening quarter, Beijing turned the tables in the second period, taking a 40-35 lead into halftime.
The key to Beijing’s comeback was a two-pronged approach. First, their zone defense disrupted Guangdong’s rhythm, forcing turnovers and allowing Beijing to generate easy scoring opportunities. Second, the dual-import guard lineup revitalized the offense after a solo-heavy first quarter, sparking a decisive run from a 10-point deficit.
Zhou Qi was a force in the paint, consistently drawing fouls and converting at the line (6-of-10 free throws) to tally 10 first-half points. His rebounding and defensive presence cemented Beijing’s interior advantage.
For Guangdong, only Quiny and Hu Mingxuan provided consistent output. Quiny shook off a slow start to post 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the second quarter, while Hu Mingxuan shot 3-of-4 from three-point range for 9 points. However, Hu saw limited looks in the second period.
On the other hand, Xu Jie struggled, going 0-of-3 from the field. Imports like Lako and McCall each shot 2-of-7, highlighting inefficient scoring. Guangdong also committed 9 turnovers and racked up fouls, issues that proved costly. If these trends continue in the second half, Beijing may maintain control.
