Beijing Defeats Liaoning! Zhao Rui in Top Form, Sun Yahui Proves Himself, Wang Kai and Zhang Penghui Fail to Maintain Momentum

In the Beijing vs. Liaoning summer league game on September 4, 2026, Beijing got off to perfect starts in the first and third quarters. Although Liaoning closed the gap in the first half, Beijing consolidated its advantage in the second half and defeated its opponent 75-69.

Zhao Rui maintaining top form is certainly good news for the team. His shooting efficiency on offense had not been ideal previously, but in this game he not only made three-pointers but also maintained excellent efficiency, shooting 5-of-8 from the field for 14 points. He also helped organize the entire team, contributing 6 assists. He continued to play the role of a two-way guard, and his feel on the court was very good, which is definitely positive news for Beijing.

Sun Yahui's performance has continued to improve. He scored 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting in this game and was also able to contribute with some playmaking. He has now fully adapted to the pace of the summer league. After all, he has good basketball IQ, and as long as he maintains his offensive efficiency, he can continue to be relied upon.

Beijing's twin-tower strategy has been a pleasant surprise. Since Liaoning did not have many interior players, Qiu Tian and Fan Ziming were able to dominate the paint from the start. They not only provided strong finishing ability but also performed well in rim protection, which is exactly the result Beijing wanted to see.

However, Wang Kai and Zhang Penghui only showed a brief flash of form. Zhang Penghui had an explosive performance in the previous game and maintained excellent shooting efficiency on offense, although Li Nan criticized his defense. Unfortunately, in this game Zhang Penghui shot 7-of-23 from the field and 2-of-9 from three-point range, making it a disappointing performance. Wang Kai also went 0-for-2 in the game and has now had collapses in two consecutive games. Beijing certainly needs an outside shooter, and Wang Kai has clearly not met that target at the moment. These two players will also be key development players for Beijing, and it remains to be seen whether they can regain their form going forward.