The Chinese Basketball Association match between the Ningbo Dingwo and the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons on March 25, 2026, ended in a narrow 85-81 home victory for Ningbo. In a tightly contested battle, the Dingwo managed to hold off a late surge from the Sturgeons to secure a crucial win in the league standings, providing a boost to their playoff aspirations in the closing stages of the regular season. The game was a defensive struggle early, with both teams finding points hard to come by. Ningbo established a slight lead by halftime, which they maintained through the third quarter. The final period saw Fujian mount a significant comeback, closing the gap to within a single possession in the closing minutes. However, key defensive stops and clutch free-throw shooting from Ningbo in the final sixty seconds sealed the four-point victory. The standout performance came from Ningbo's import player, who led all scorers with 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, providing the consistent offensive threat needed to weather Fujian's runs. This result moves Ningbo up the CBA table, while Fujian will rue missed opportunities in a game that could have gone either way. The Ningbo coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We showed great heart to close it out against a very dangerous opponent." The Fujian manager lamented the slow start, saying, "We dug ourselves a hole and almost climbed out, but you can't spot a team a lead like that on the road." The starting lineups featured Ningbo's core of domestic and international talent against Fujian's high-paced offensive unit.