Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons secured a 95-86 home win over Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association on October 31, 2026, holding off a determined challenge with timely shooting and a strong finish in the final period. The Sturgeons led for much of the night but had to withstand several Qingdao runs before closing out the victory.

Match overview

Fujian started aggressively, attacking the paint and moving the ball to open shooters. Qingdao Eagles stayed patient and kept the game close through the first half, using their half-court offense to create quality looks. The game remained within single digits for long stretches, but Fujian’s ability to answer every Qingdao surge proved decisive.

Quarter scoring

• First quarter: Fujian 24-22 Qingdao
• Second quarter: Fujian 23-20 Qingdao
• Third quarter: Fujian 25-24 Qingdao
• Fourth quarter: Fujian 23-20 Qingdao

Key moments

The decisive stretch came late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, when Fujian put together an 8-0 run to push the lead to double digits. Qingdao responded with a run of their own, cutting the deficit to five and forcing Fujian to call timeout. Out of the break, the Sturgeons executed cleanly on offense and got critical stops on defense, denying Qingdao the second-chance points that had kept them alive.

Tactical story

Fujian’s guard play set the tone. The Sturgeons repeatedly broke down Qingdao’s defense off the dribble, creating open corner threes or drop-off passes to the big men. Qingdao tried to counter with zone defense and size inside, and they had success on the offensive glass, but Fujian’s ball movement and free-throw shooting in the fourth quarter made the difference. Defensively, Fujian did enough to contest Qingdao’s perimeter looks and limit clean catch-and-shoot opportunities.

Standout performers and season impact

Fujian’s balanced scoring kept Qingdao from focusing on one player, and their bench provided important energy in the second half. Qingdao’s effort was strong, particularly in the paint, but the Eagles could not string together enough stops when the game tightened. The victory gives Fujian momentum in the CBA standings and reinforces their home-court advantage. For Qingdao, the focus will be on late-game execution and reducing the turnovers that allowed Fujian to control the tempo.