Guangzhou Loong Lions delivered one of the most emphatic results of the early Chinese Basketball Association season, routing Nanjing Monkey Kings 114-81 on October 20, 2026, behind a blistering first half and a dominant transition game.

Match overview

Guangzhou Loong Lions set the tone in the opening minutes and never let up. They outscored Nanjing Monkey Kings 30-18 in the first quarter and 28-20 in the second, taking a commanding 58-38 lead into halftime. Nanjing never recovered.

• First quarter: Nanjing Monkey Kings 18-30 Guangzhou Loong Lions
• Second quarter: Nanjing Monkey Kings 20-28 Guangzhou Loong Lions
• Third quarter: Nanjing Monkey Kings 22-29 Guangzhou Loong Lions
• Fourth quarter: Nanjing Monkey Kings 21-27 Guangzhou Loong Lions
• Final: Nanjing Monkey Kings 81-114 Guangzhou Loong Lions

The 33-point margin was the largest of the night, and Guangzhou led by as many as 37 in the second half. Nanjing’s home crowd had little to cheer after the first quarter, as the visitors controlled the tempo, the glass, and the turnover battle.

Key moments

Guangzhou’s 18-4 run midway through the first quarter turned a close game into a rout. Chen Ying-Chun orchestrated the offense with pace, repeatedly finding cutters and shooters in transition. By the time Nanjing called timeout, the deficit had reached double digits and the visitors were in full control.

The second quarter was more of the same. Guangzhou forced six turnovers in the period and converted them into 13 points. A highlight-reel alley-oop from Chen to Cui Yongxi pushed the lead to 52-32, and the game was effectively decided before halftime.

Tactical story

Guangzhou won this game with pace and pressure. They pushed the ball off every made basket, attacked before Nanjing’s defense could set, and generated high-percentage looks at the rim. Their defensive pressure also bothered Nanjing’s guards, leading to a number of live-ball turnovers that turned into easy points.

Nanjing, by contrast, settled for contested jump shots and struggled to protect the paint. Their half-court offense lacked movement, and their defensive rotations were a step slow all evening. Guangzhou’s 31 assists on 43 made field goals underlined the disparity in ball movement.

Standout players

Chen Ying-Chun led Guangzhou Loong Lions with 26 points and eight assists, dictating the game from start to finish. Cui Yongxi added 20 points, while their import big man contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds. For Nanjing, Lin Wei scored 19 points, but he received little support and the hosts were outrebounded by 15.

Season impact

The result is a significant statement for Guangzhou Loong Lions in the CBA standings and a warning to the rest of the league about their pace and depth. For Nanjing Monkey Kings, it is a game to review quickly, particularly their transition defense and rebounding. In a long season, one blowout does not define a team, but Guangzhou’s performance was a clear show of intent.