After 24 years, back on top! Wang Zhelin 29+15, Goodwin 25 points, Shanghai defeats Guangsha 4-1 in finals to claim title

The fifth game of the 2025-2026 CBA Finals took place on June 5 at 19:35 Beijing time, with Shanghai beating Guangsha 103-82 at home to take the series 4-1, marking their first league title in 24 years.

Wang Zhelin

Statistics

Shanghai: Wang Zhelin 29 points, 15 rebounds; Goodwin 25 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Fogg 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals; Li Hongquan 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Zhang Zhenlin 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Liu Zheng 4 points, 6 rebounds; Lofton 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Xie Liyongwei 2 points, 1 assist; Ma Diancheng 1 rebound; Li Tianrong 1 assist

Guangsha: Brown 33 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Hu Jinqiu 20 points, 9 rebounds; Tucker 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Lin Bingsheng 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Zhu Junlong 3 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Zhao Jiaren 2 points, 3 rebounds; Karlton 2 points, 1 rebound; Wu Xiao 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Cui Xinquan 1 rebound; Zhao Yanhao 1 assist

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Wang Zhelin was in excellent form, scoring repeatedly on strong drives, while Zhang Zhenlin threw down a two-handed dunk, giving Shanghai a 6-0 lead to start. Hu Jinqiu converted a three-point play to break the ice for Guangsha, and Brown hit three consecutive three-pointers to put them ahead. Goodwin and Li Hongquan combined for points, and Shanghai regained the lead. With Zhang Zhenlin hitting a three, Shanghai led 24-17, forcing a Guangsha timeout. Brown nailed a buzzer-beating three to cut the deficit, and Shanghai held a 28-24 lead after the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Hu Jinqiu swished a three-pointer, and Tucker scored five consecutive points on layups, helping Guangsha go up 32-31 and prompting a Shanghai timeout. After the break, Tucker continued to score frequently on offense, and Guangsha went on a 7-1 run to extend their lead. Zhang Zhenlin and Goodwin scored on fast-break layups, pulling Shanghai within one point, leading to a Guangsha timeout. Fogg made a floater to put Shanghai ahead 39-38. Brown and Zhao Jiaren combined for five points inside and outside, forcing another Shanghai timeout. Coming back, Wang Zhelin and Goodwin scored from the field and free throws, sparking an 8-1 run that gave Shanghai a 49-47 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, Fogg and Li Tianrong both made layups, Brown hit an unlikely three-pointer, but Shanghai maintained their lead. Fogg drained a three, and Zhang Zhenlin went to the free-throw line, as Shanghai went on a scoring spree to push the lead to 10 points. Wang Zhelin and Goodwin both went to the line, and Wang also threw down a dunk, making it 74-62 for a 12-point advantage. Brown continued his hot streak with long-range shots and free throws, and Guangsha mounted a 7-2 run to close the gap to 69-76 heading into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Wang Zhelin slammed a two-handed dunk to keep up the scoring, Brown immediately responded with a three-pointer, and Lin Bingsheng scored on an open layup, cutting the deficit to four points. Wang Zhelin and Goodwin attacked the basket for scores, and Li Hongquan hit a step-back three, sparking a 10-2 run that stretched the lead to 10. Hu Jinqiu made a floater, and Shanghai called a timeout. After the break, Goodwin scored on a layup, Zhang Zhenlin fouled out with his fifth foul, and Brown went to the line to keep chasing. Wang Zhelin was unstoppable on offense, scoring from the field and the line, and Shanghai led 96-82, forcing a Guangsha timeout. When play resumed, Zhu Junlong was called for a flagrant foul for a bear hug from behind and was ejected with his fifth foul. Wang Zhelin made both free throws, and Shanghai led by 16, sealing the victory early. Final score: Shanghai 103-82 over Guangsha.

Starting Lineups

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

Guangsha: Hu Jinqiu, Zhu Junlong, Lin Bingsheng, Brown, Tucker