The Jilin Northeast Tigers fell 90-79 to the Guangzhou Loong Lions in a Chinese Basketball Association matchup on November 1, 2026, at Changchun Gymnasium. Guangzhou controlled the game for long stretches, using balanced scoring and a decisive third-quarter run to hand Jilin a home defeat.

Match Overview

Guangzhou set the tone early with active hands on defense and quick ball movement on offense. Jilin stayed within reach through the first half behind the shot-making of its backcourt, but the Loong Lions pulled away after halftime, stretching the lead to double digits and never letting the Tigers mount a serious comeback.

• Final score: Jilin Northeast Tigers 79, Guangzhou Loong Lions 90
• Competition: Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)
• Venue: Changchun Gymnasium
• Quarter scores: 20-24, 19-22, 21-23, 19-21

How Guangzhou Won

The Loong Lions were the more balanced team, with multiple players contributing in double figures and a bench that provided valuable minutes. Their defensive game plan focused on crowding Jilin’s primary ball handlers and forcing contested shots late in the clock. Offensively, Guangzhou attacked the paint consistently, drawing help defenders and creating open looks from the perimeter.

The third quarter proved decisive. Guangzhou opened the second half with a 12-4 run, pushing the tempo and converting Jilin turnovers into transition points. The Tigers briefly cut the deficit to six in the fourth, but the Loong Lions answered with a steady diet of paint touches and free throws to close out the win.

Standout Performers

• Cui Yongxi (Guangzhou Loong Lions): 22 points, 6 rebounds — aggressive on both ends and efficient in transition.
• Chen Ying-Chun (Guangzhou Loong Lions): 18 points, 7 assists — controlled tempo and knocked down key shots.
• Dominique Jones (Jilin Northeast Tigers): 26 points, 8 assists — carried much of the offensive load but faced constant pressure.
• Jiang Weize (Jilin Northeast Tigers): 17 points — provided secondary scoring, though opportunities were limited late.

What It Means

For Guangzhou, the road win is a confidence builder and a sign of the team’s depth and defensive discipline. For Jilin, the loss highlights the need for more consistent secondary scoring and better ball security against pressure defenses. The Tigers will look to regroup quickly, while the Loong Lions will aim to carry the momentum into their next CBA fixture.