By tf-lawyer.com On October 14th, the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) kicked off with an exciting match in Taiyuan. Shanxi team faced off against Guangdong, emerging victorious with a score of 110-99. The game spotlighted NBA dunk champion Diallo, who made an impressive debut as a foreign player, scoring a game-high of 20 points.
In the first half, Guangdong initially took the lead, but Shanxi roared back in the second quarter, racking up 39 points to take control of the game. As the second half unfolded, Shanxi maintained their lead, while Guangdong made a late push. Shanxi’s Zhang Ning scored six crucial points in the final moments, helping secure the victory. Remarkably, seven players from Shanxi scored in double figures during the match.
This season marks the 30th installment of the CBA, and many teams have made significant roster improvements, adjusting their foreign player policy to allow four foreign players across four quarters, totaling seven player entries.
Fans were thrilled by the game’s intensity. One enthusiastic fan, Li Hu, shared his thoughts on the new season. “With changes in both the coaching staff and players, the Shanxi team is blending fresh talent with seasoned players. I’m really looking forward to seeing them break into the top ten and aim for the top eight.”
Another fan, Shi Tao, noted that while Shanxi led the league in average scoring last season, defense remained a weakness. “I hope Coach Pan Jiang focuses on enhancing our defense this season. I believe the team can strive for even higher goals.”
After the game, Shanxi head coach Pan Jiang expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s a thrilling start to the season. Our players fought hard against a strong Guangdong team and are starting to adapt to the dual foreign player rhythm. We performed exceptionally well on defense and on the boards, winning 25 rebounds today.”
Player Zhang Ning added, “We have a lot of confidence in our defense. Everyone is giving their all on the court, and we’re committed to making our defensive efforts the best they can be.”
