The Beijing Royal Fighters produced a balanced offensive display and a strong second half to beat the Jiangsu Dragons Kentier 93-82 in Chinese Basketball Association action on Friday, October 23, 2026. The home victory was built on defensive pressure, inside scoring and a decisive third-quarter surge that turned a tight contest into a comfortable win.

Match overview

Beijing opened with energy but Jiangsu stayed close through early perimeter shooting. The Dragons Kentier led briefly in the first half before the Royal Fighters tightened their defense and began to control the paint. Beijing took a narrow lead into halftime and then broke the game open with a 10-0 run in the third quarter.

The quarter scores reflected Beijing’s growing control: 24-22 after the first, 45-43 at halftime, 69-60 after three and 93-82 at the final buzzer.

Key moments

The turning point came midway through the third period. Beijing forced back-to-back turnovers, converted transition opportunities and drew extra attention inside, which opened space on the perimeter. Chen Guohao’s block and run-out dunk highlighted the burst, while Zhang Fan’s late three-pointer ended any realistic Jiangsu comeback in the fourth.

Jiangsu’s guards kept the visitors competitive with timely shot-making, but the team went cold from beyond the arc during the decisive stretch and struggled to contain Beijing’s second-chance points.

Tactical story

Beijing mixed man-to-man pressure with a compact zone, slowing Jiangsu’s pick-and-roll attack and forcing contested jump shots. The Royal Fighters also dominated the glass, especially on the offensive end, where extra possessions helped them withstand Jiangsu’s early shooting. Jiangsu’s best moments came in transition, but those chances were limited once Beijing improved its floor balance.

Standout players

• Chen Guohao (Beijing): 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, controlling the interior on both ends.
• Liao Sanning (Beijing): 18 points and 7 assists, repeatedly breaking down Jiangsu’s defense.
• Zhang Fan (Beijing): 15 points, including the fourth-quarter three that sealed the result.
• Cui Xiaolong (Jiangsu): 21 points and 5 assists in a losing effort.
• Liu Zeyu (Jiangsu): 16 points, keeping the Dragons Kentier within reach before halftime.

Season impact

The result gives Beijing a valuable home win and reinforces its reputation as a team capable of winning with defense when its shooting cools. For Jiangsu, the loss highlighted the need for more consistent half-court execution and better rebounding against physical opponents. The CBA standings remain tight early in the campaign, and both teams will view this game as an important reference point for the weeks ahead.