On August 25, the second round of the NBL playoffs quarterfinals will see Jiangxi Ganchi host Hong Kong Golden Bulls.
In the regular season, Hong Kong Golden Bulls had a record of 22 wins and 4 losses, ranking second in the league with an average score of 99.5 points per game and conceding an average of 88.4 points. Jiangxi Ganchi finished seventh with 10 wins and 16 losses, averaging 92.2 points per game and conceding 95.8 points. In the first round, Hong Kong Golden Bulls triumphed 107-74 at home against Jiangxi Ganchi, establishing a lead of over 10 points in the first quarter and extending it to 38 points by the end of the third quarter. Even with many substitutes playing in the fourth quarter, they still won by 33 points.
All 12 players who appeared for Hong Kong Golden Bulls scored, with six players scoring in double digits. Zhu Songwei made 7 out of 8 shots for 17 points, while this season’s best foreign player in the NBL, Jones, contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 20 minutes. Hou Tianyi and Carlton each scored 13 points, while Diao Zhanwang and Ma Qi both added 11 points.
Jiangxi Ganchi only saw two foreign players score in double digits. Jalen Harris contributed 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Steele added 15 points and 8 rebounds. The duo combined for 40 points and 20 rebounds, but no other local player scored in double digits, totaling only 32 points and 13 rebounds.
The biggest ace for Hong Kong Golden Bulls is undoubtedly Jones. This veteran who has been active in Chinese basketball for over a decade played all games in the regular season of the NBL this season, averaging 22.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, earning him the titles of Assist King and Best International Player in the regular season. The addition of the inside player Carlton towards the end of the regular season also brought solid performances, averaging 21.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in six games. Ma Qi, who joined late to replace Jordan Walker, still needs time to integrate into the team.
Three local players from Hong Kong Golden Bulls average more than 8 points per game. Zhu Songwei averages 12.4 points, Liu Chuanxing averages 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds, and Diao Zhanwang averages 8.3 points. Both foreign players from Jiangxi Ganchi, Steele and Harris, have decent abilities. Steele averages 22.6 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Harris averages 27.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
Among the local players, Yang Yue averages 17.7 points, but due to injuries, he missed a lot of games during the middle of the season and only returned at the end, not being in ideal form. In the first leg, Yang Yue only scored 5 points. Guo Jie averages 7.1 points, and Li Lin averages 6.2 points. Comparing the rosters of both teams, Hong Kong Golden Bulls have a comprehensive advantage, particularly in the support provided to foreign players by their local players. Even returning to their home court, it will be challenging for Jiangxi Ganchi to stop Hong Kong Golden Bulls’ advancement.
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