Zhao Rui injured again in the Beijing Derby! Liao Sanning scored 21+6, Zeng Fanbo returned with 20+8 in a losing effort, Beijing Royal Fighters edged out Beijing Ducks.

At 19:35 on January 24th Beijing time, the 19th round of the 2025/2026 CBA regular season Beijing Derby took place, with Beijing Ducks losing at home 82-88 to Beijing Royal Fighters.

Zeng Fanbo

Statistics

Beijing Ducks: Zeng Fanbo 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Jerman 19 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals; Raymond 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Martion 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Chen Yingjun 7 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals; Fang Shuo 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Tariq 4 points, 1 rebound; Zhai Xiaochuan 4 points, 1 rebound; Fan Ziming 2 points, 2 rebounds; Zhao Rui 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals.

Beijing Royal Fighters: Zou Yuchen 21 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks; Liao Sanning 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Liller 14 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists; Perry 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Kizlink 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Zhu Songwei 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Fan Huiliu 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Jin Xin 2 points, 1 rebound; Du Bochao 1 point.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Martion and Raymond scored both inside and outside to make 5 points straight, giving Beijing Ducks a 5-0 lead. Perry and Liao Sanning scored consecutively as Beijing Royal Fighters chased closely. With Liller’s driving layup, the Royal Fighters tied the score at 10-10, forcing a timeout from Beijing. After the break, the returning Zeng Fanbo drew a foul and made both free throws. Zou Yuchen and Perry scored in isolation, turning the game around for the Royal Fighters. Zeng Fanbo and Jerman’s teamwork sparked a scoring run, ending the quarter with Beijing Ducks leading 21-19.

In the second quarter, Jerman, Chen Yingjun, and Zeng Fanbo scored one after another, sparking a 6-0 run that forced a timeout from the Royal Fighters. After the timeout, Zhu Songwei hit a corner three to stop the bleeding, but Liao Sanning, Zou Yuchen, and Liller contributed points from multiple spots, putting the Royal Fighters ahead 32-31 at the timeout. After the break, Chen Yingjun’s right-side three-pointer tied the game, quickly answered by Kizlink’s three-pointer. Zou Yuchen’s two-handed dunk helped the Royal Fighters go on a 9-0 run to lead 41-34. Zeng Fanbo, Qiu Tian, and Jerman helped Beijing Ducks rally with an 8-1 run to tie the game. Perry nailed a three-pointer, and Liao Sanning scored a buzzer-beater layup, finishing the half with Royal Fighters leading 48-44.

In the third quarter, Fan Huiliu opened with a right-corner three, followed by Liao Sanning’s driving finger roll layup and another layup, fueling a 7-0 run that extended the Royal Fighters’ lead to 11 points, prompting a timeout from Beijing. After the break, Chen Yingjun scored a layup ending Beijing’s scoring drought. Raymond then hit a three-pointer, while Liao Sanning, Fan Huiliu, and Zou Yuchen continued scoring and drawing fouls, maintaining roughly a 10-point lead. Zeng Fanbo scored consecutive driving layups and a three-pointer, sparking a 10-0 run to tie the game at 61. Kizlink and Zeng Fanbo each added two points, and the third quarter ended tied at 63.

In the fourth quarter, Fang Shuo scored on a fast break layup, and Qiu Tian made two free throws, giving Beijing a 67-64 lead. Zhu Songwei, Liller, and Liao Sanning scored consecutively, sparking a 6-0 run for the Royal Fighters to take the lead. Jerman hit a three-pointer, and Liao Sanning and Zou Yuchen maintained steady play, pushing the Royal Fighters’ lead to 80-72, forcing a timeout from Beijing. After the timeout, Zou Yuchen drew a foul and made both free throws, extending the lead to 10 points, prompting another Beijing timeout. After the break, Zhu Songwei was fouled on a three-point attempt against Raymond; Royal Fighters’ coach Zhang Qingpeng argued with the referees and received a technical foul. Raymond made all four free throws, narrowing the gap to 76-82. Zhao Rui fouled Liller and was then pushed down, landing on his tailbone and unable to get up for a long time. After emergency treatment by the team doctor, he was helped off the court and substituted. Liller made two free throws, and Liao Sanning scored on a fast break layup, securing an 86-78 lead. Ultimately, the Royal Fighters defeated Beijing Ducks 88-82.

Starting Lineups

Beijing Ducks: Raymond, Jerman, Fan Ziming, Chen Yingjun, Martion

Beijing Royal Fighters: Perry, Zou Yuchen, Liller, Liao Sanning, Fan Huiliu