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150
Odds
Intelligence
Standings
Prediction
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Beijing Royal Fighters
31
25
26
24
106
Tianjin Pioneers
22
26
26
24
98
Beijing Royal Fighters
Tianjin Pioneers
2 points
24
24
3 points
10
10
Free Throws
28
20
Free Throws Rate
TO80%
76%TO
Foul
60
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Ended106 - 98
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Match Info
China National Basketball League: Hubei Wenlv 85-90 Shandong Honey Badger
The Shandong Honey Badger grinded out a 90-85 road victory against Hubei Wenlv in China National Basketball League action on Friday night. In a game that tipped off at 7:30 PM, Shandong’s defensive pressure in the final minutes proved decisive, as they overcame a spirited challenge from the home side to claim the win. This result is significant for the Honey Badgers' campaign as they look to secure a top spot in the league table.
Hubei started strong, using their home-court advantage to build an early lead with efficient inside scoring. Shandong slowly chipped away, relying on disciplined perimeter shooting to stay within reach. The contest remained neck-and-neck throughout the third quarter, with neither team able to establish a commanding advantage. The defining sequence came in the last four minutes; with the score tied, Shandong forced consecutive turnovers, converting them into quick transition baskets to open up a five-point cushion that Hubei could not overcome. A critical missed three-pointer by Hubei in the final minute effectively ended their hopes of a comeback.
The victory earns Shandong valuable points as they continue their pursuit of the NBL title, strengthening their position near the top of the standings. For Hubei Wenlv, the narrow loss at home is a missed opportunity to climb the table, though their competitive performance against a strong opponent will provide some positives. The Honey Badgers’ coach highlighted his team’s defensive identity after the game, noting, "Our guys showed tremendous heart on the road. We knew we had to get stops to win, and we did exactly that in crunch time." Hubei’s manager pointed to execution errors, saying, "We played well for 36 minutes, but their experience showed in the final moments. We need to be smarter with the ball." Both teams fielded their expected starters, with Shandong’s backcourt duo combining for a high-scoring output to lead their team to victory.


