At 19:30 on July 23, the NBL regular season continues with Wuhan Kunpeng hosting Hong Kong Golden Bulls at home.
The Hong Kong Golden Bulls suffered an upset loss at home to the bottom-ranked Hefei Crazy Storm in their previous match, ending a seven-game winning streak and suffering their first home defeat of the season. With a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, they temporarily sit second in the standings, behind defending champions Anhui Wenyi. The Golden Bulls average 102.4 points per game, ranking second in the league, while conceding only 87.9 points per game, the best in the league. Their average point differential of +14.5 is also the highest in the league, making them strong contenders for the title this season.
Jones is the team’s core player and top scorer, averaging 24.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game, still a dominant force in the NBL. He scored a season-high 47 points in one game, which came against Kunpeng. Jordan Walker averages 18.9 points and 3.2 assists per game, though somewhat inconsistent, he possesses explosive scoring ability. Big man Oliver averages a double-double of 15.9 points and 12 rebounds per game but has missed recent games due to injury, making his availability uncertain for this match. Among domestic players, Zhu Songwei averages 12.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, Liu Chuanxing contributes 10.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, and Diao Zhanwang scores 8.5 points per game. The Golden Bulls have many scoring options.
Wuhan Kunpeng sits at the bottom with a record of 4 wins and 11 losses, having lost four consecutive games recently, indicating mediocre form. Kunpeng’s offensive and defensive statistics are average, averaging only 90.5 points per game, second-lowest in the league, while conceding 102.3 points per game, the worst in the league. They have an average negative point differential of -11.8, also the lowest in the league, suggesting limited overall strength.
While the team’s overall strength may be average, Wuhan Kunpeng’s foreign players possess strong individual abilities. Top scorer Hamlet averages 28 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, ranking fourth in the league’s scoring charts. Another foreign player, Silla, averages 17.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while big man Jisula averages 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Among domestic players, Wang Xiaoming averages 13.7 points per game as the leading scorer, but he is the only domestic player averaging double-digit points, indicating a lack of scoring depth within the team.
This season, the two teams have met twice, with the Golden Bulls winning by 14 and 22 points respectively, showcasing a clear advantage. However, after their surprising loss to a weak opponent in their last game, whether they can adjust their mentality and bounce back strongly will be a key point to watch in this match.
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