Liaoning Flying Leopards Cruise Past Shenzhen Leopards 91-71

Liaoning Flying Leopards produced a powerful second-half performance to beat Shenzhen Leopards 91-71 in the Chinese Basketball Association on November 1, 2026. The home side led by 10 at halftime and then broke the game open with a dominant third quarter, securing a comfortable 20-point win.

Match Overview

Liaoning started strongly and used its defensive pressure to create early scoring opportunities. Shenzhen kept the game competitive through the first half behind timely shooting from He Xining and Shen Zijie, but the visitors could not sustain their rhythm after the break. Liaoning’s depth and ball movement proved decisive as the game wore on.

• Q1: Liaoning Flying Leopards 26-18 Shenzhen Leopards
• Q2: Liaoning Flying Leopards 22-20 Shenzhen Leopards
• Halftime: 48-38
• Q3: Liaoning Flying Leopards 24-16 Shenzhen Leopards
• Q4: Liaoning Flying Leopards 19-17 Shenzhen Leopards
• Final: Liaoning Flying Leopards 91-71 Shenzhen Leopards

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came at the start of the third quarter. Leading 48-38, Liaoning opened the half with a 12-2 run to move ahead 60-40 and silence Shenzhen’s comeback hopes. Zhao Jiwei controlled the tempo during that burst, while Zhang Zhenlin finished plays on the wing and in transition. Shenzhen never recovered from that run.

Tactical Story

Liaoning’s defense forced 16 turnovers and turned many of them into fast-break points. The Flying Leopards also shared the ball well, finishing with 25 assists, and shot efficiently from three-point range. Shenzhen found some success inside through Shen Zijie, but its half-court offense became predictable in the second half and struggled against Liaoning’s rotating defense.

Standout Performers

Zhang Zhenlin led Liaoning with 24 points and six rebounds, while Zhao Jiwei recorded 16 points and 11 assists. Fu Hao added 18 points and nine rebounds, giving the hosts a strong inside-outside balance. For Shenzhen, He Xining scored 19 points, and Shen Zijie finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.

What It Means

The win reinforces Liaoning Flying Leopards’ status as a serious contender in the CBA standings and shows the value of their defensive intensity. Shenzhen Leopards will need to address their second-half execution and turnover problems after a defeat that slipped away quickly. For Liaoning, the performance was a complete team effort and a strong result in front of their home fans.