Milestone! Wang Zhelin Sets Historic Scoring Record, Shanghai Secures 19th Straight Win Against Beijing Despite Missing Dual Core Players

On April 12, Beijing time, in the CBA regular season, Shanghai defeated Beijing 88-83 away, securing a 19-game winning streak. Wang Zhelin surpassed Liu Wei, rising to 5th place on the CBA historical scoring list, while Shanghai's two foreign players, Lofoten and Whiteside, were absent.

Beijing: Chen Yingjun 16 points 9 assists, Zhou Qi 12 points 8 rebounds 2 blocks, Lei Meng 12 points, Spellman 10 points 4 rebounds 1 assist; Shanghai: Fogg 36 points, Wang Zhelin 24 points 17 rebounds, Goodwin 19 points 5 rebounds 6 assists.

In the first quarter, Shanghai's outside shooting was lively, with Fogg and Goodwin continuously firing effectively from the perimeter; Zhou Qi's inside offense was impactful, and Chen Yingjun's mid-to-long-range shooting also showed power, keeping the game tied at 16-16. Fogg and Goodwin continued their perimeter shooting, and Wang Zhelin's inside play was also effective, helping Shanghai lead 24-18 at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, McGee scored inside, Zhang Cairan hit a trailing three-pointer, followed by effective drives to the basket, helping Beijing catch up to 28-30. Goodwin hit a three-pointer, then Wang Zhelin also fired from outside showcasing his power, Fogg's mid-range shot added more, helping Shanghai extend the lead to 10 points at 41-31. Goodwin hit two consecutive three-pointers, Fogg's long-range shot also connected, and Wang Zhelin successfully completed a put-back, helping Shanghai lead 52-36 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Fogg fired from outside, Wang Zhelin's inside offense continued to dominate; during a 1-on-1 with Zhou Qi under the basket, he successfully completed an and-one play, and Fogg added an open three-pointer, helping Shanghai lead 65-49. McGee continuously attacked the basket, Bailey's jump shot also connected, helping Beijing actively chase and narrow the gap. At the end of the quarter, Shanghai led 69-60. During this quarter, Wang Zhelin reached the milestone, surpassing Liu Wei to rise to 5th place on the historical scoring list.

In the final quarter, Fogg and Wang Zhelin combined to score, helping Shanghai widen the lead to 76-60. Beijing fought back, Zhai Xiaochui scored inside, Lei Meng also fired from outside, helping the team catch up to 73-79. At the crucial moment, Fogg hit a three-pointer, Wang Zhelin scored inside, helping Shanghai regain an advantage at 84-75. Beijing intensified inside attacks, Chen Yingjun's three-pointer connected, bringing Beijing to 83-88. However, Shanghai maintained their advantage and secured the win.

Starting Lineups

Beijing: Lei Meng, Zhou Qi, Chen Yingjun, Jeman, Spellman

Shanghai: Wang Zhelin, Fogg, Zhang Zhenlin, Li Hongquan, Goodwin