Changde 78 – 72 Zhangjiajie | Hunan Basketball Association

In a tightly contested affair on May 17, 2026, Changde edged past Zhangjiajie 78-72 in the Hunan Basketball Association. The home team used a strong second-half defensive effort to overcome a sluggish start and claim a vital win in front of a passionate local crowd at the Changde Sports Centre.

Match Overview

Zhangjiajie started brightly, hitting four three-pointers in the first quarter to take a 24-18 lead. But Changde regrouped during the break and tightened their perimeter defense, limiting the visitors to just 11 points in the third quarter. The game remained close until the final three minutes, when Changde’s veteran point guard Liu Peng scored 7 consecutive points to seal the result.

Turning Point

With the score tied at 64-64 with 4:32 remaining, Liu Peng forced a steal and converted a fast-break layup, drawing a foul and completing the three-point play. That sparked a 10-2 run that Zhangjiajie could not answer.

Key Contributors

• Liu Peng (Changde): 19 points, 8 assists, 3 steals – the engine of the home offense.
• Wu Hao (Changde): 14 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.
• Zhao Jun (Zhangjiajie): 18 points off the bench, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Standings Context

This win moves Changde to 4-5 on the season, pulling them into the middle of the Hunan Basketball Association table. Zhangjiajie drops to 3-6 and will need to address their late-game execution ahead of their next matchup against Xiangtan.