Beijing Defeat Qingdao! Wang Kai and Lü Tianfu Bring Surprises, Zhang Penghui Excels on Both Ends, Interior Becomes a Major Concern!

In the Beijing and Qingdao summer league game on September 6, 2026, Beijing held a clear advantage, especially after building a big lead in the first quarter and maintaining control afterward. Even though Qingdao narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Beijing still won the game 83-78.

Two Beijing players delivered surprising performances in this game. Wang Kai in particular had struggled in several previous games, leading to a lot of criticism. In this game, Wang Kai shot 4-for-7 and scored 12 points, while also showing some playmaking ability. He did make quite a few mistakes, but being able to maintain his scoring output was already a significant improvement.

Lü Tianfu was another major surprise. He had not previously had a breakout performance, but in this game he not only scored a 2+1 play, but also showed turnaround jump shots. He finished 7-for-8 from the field with 15 points, playing the role of a surprise contributor and delivering an impressive performance.

Zhang Penghui is adapting better and better. He can now shoot after receiving passes and also provide organization. More importantly, Li Nan has consistently emphasized defense, and Zhang's contributions on the defensive end have continued to improve. He has a chance to become part of the rotation in the new season.

Zhang Zhiyao and Sun Yahui had performed well previously, but this game brought mixed results. Zhang Zhiyao made 2 of 5 three-point attempts and contributed well defensively, but his overall shooting percentage was not ideal, which was disappointing. Sun Yahui made 3 of 3 three-pointers, but had too many turnovers while handling the ball. He finished 3-for-10 overall and fortunately scored 12 points, though both players still need to review their shooting efficiency.

Raymond mainly had a low-key performance in this game. He went 0-for-2 from the field, but fortunately scored consecutive points at key moments to stabilize the lead. Combined with his strong defensive ability, he helped the team maintain its advantage on the scoreboard. His plus-minus rating was still the highest on the team, showing his value.

However, Beijing's interior contribution remains too limited at the moment. Fan Ziming did not play, and Qiu Tian has yet to make an impact inside, which will be Beijing's biggest challenge heading into the new season.