Beijing Defeat Liaoning, Zhao Rui Scores 14 with 6 Assists, Zhang Penghui Adds 16, Fu Hao Posts 17+11 in Loss

On the final game day of the CBA Summer League Qingdao stop, Liaoning faced Beijing. In the previous games, Liaoning had one win and one loss, while Beijing had won both of its games. Although Beijing was missing three key players in Zhou Qi, Zeng Fanbo and Chen Yingjun, its roster strength was still clearly superior.

Liaoning did not start the game well and quickly fell behind Beijing by double digits, but after adjusting its form, it gradually closed the gap. The turning point came in the third quarter, when Liaoning went through a scoring drought and scored only 6 points in total. Beijing responded with a 21-6 quarter run, extending the lead to nearly 20 points. Although Liaoning adjusted again in the final quarter, it ultimately lost to Beijing.

In player performances, Fu Hao had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists; Li Huyi recorded 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists; Duan Ruiqi had 11 points and 4 assists; Wu Changze posted 9 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist; Zhang Chenzhifeng had 8 points and 7 rebounds; Liu Ziyang scored 7 points and grabbed 3 rebounds; Fu Yuanxu had 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals; Dai Yanlong scored 2 points; Jiang Yuxing had 4 rebounds and 2 assists; Xing Weigao had 1 rebound and 2 assists. For Beijing, Zhang Penghui scored 16 points with 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals; Zhao Rui had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists; Sun Yahui scored 10 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists; Zhai Xiaochuan had 8 points and 7 rebounds; Raymond scored 7 points with 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals; Zhang Zhiyao had 6 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist; Tarik had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists; Fan Ziming had 6 points, 1 assist and 2 steals; Zhang Cairen scored 2 points and grabbed 2 rebounds; Fan Yiming had 3 rebounds.

Liaoning had a poor start, with only Fu Hao making a mid-range jumper early on, while the team also committed many turnovers. For Beijing, Zhao Rui and Raymond scored through drives and outside shots, Fan Ziming and Tarik scored consecutively inside, and Zhang Penghui finished a fast-break opportunity to help Beijing go on a 13-2 run for the lead. After Duan Ruiqi made two free throws and scored on a drive, Zhao Rui and Zhang Penghui answered with consecutive three-pointers. Zhang Chenzhifeng scored with a strong move inside, Zhao Rui converted another drive, and Fan Ziming scored in transition as the gap continued to grow. Wu Changze and Li Huyi hit consecutive three-pointers to stop the bleeding, Fu Hao scored with a hook shot inside, and Duan Ruiqi hit a mid-range shot as Liaoning went on an 11-1 run to cut the deficit to single digits. Beijing led 24-19 after the first quarter.

Liaoning continued to chase the score in the second quarter. Zhang Chenzhifeng scored on a putback and then a drive, while Zhang Cairen responded with a mid-to-long-range shot. Zhang Penghui scored in transition, Duan Ruiqi converted a drive, and Li Huyi hit consecutive three-pointers as the teams tied at 32-32. Fan Ziming and Dai Yanlong had a confrontation, and other players quickly separated them. Zhang Penghui and Zhai Xiaochuan scored on consecutive fast breaks, Raymond converted a three-point play on a drive, and Fu Hao and Wu Changze answered with scoring inside and outside. Beijing led 39-37 at halftime.

After halftime, Fu Hao scored with a floater from the free-throw line and then finished an inside opportunity. Tarik and Zhao Rui responded with scoring from inside and outside, while Fan Ziming and Zhang Penghui hit consecutive three-pointers. Tarik finished another basket inside, Sun Yahui scored in transition, and Zhang Penghui and Zhai Xiaochuan contributed with drives and outside shots. Beijing went on an 18-2 run to push the lead close to 20 points. Beijing led 60-43 after the third quarter. Liaoning scored only 6 points in the third quarter, while Beijing posted a 21-6 quarter advantage.

In the final quarter, Duan Ruiqi completed a three-point play on a drive, and Fu Hao finished an inside basket as Liaoning scored five straight points to reduce the gap. Zhai Xiaochuan and Zhang Penghui scored consecutive fast-break baskets, and after Sun Yahui made two free throws, he hit a three-pointer as Beijing went on a 9-3 run to stabilize the game and lead 69-51. Fu Hao completed another three-point play inside to stop the slide and continued scoring on inside finishes, while Zhai Xiaochuan and Sun Yahui answered with consecutive points. In the final three minutes, Wu Changze and Zhang Chenzhifeng scored on consecutive cuts to the basket, and Li Huyi and Liu Ziyang scored through inside and outside attacks. Liaoning went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to single digits. After Zhang Zhiyao scored on a cut, the game ended with Beijing defeating Liaoning 75-67.