Cui Yongxi Shines in CBA Return! Guangdong Crushes Xinjiang 111-89 at Home
On March 17, in the CBA regular season, Guangdong defeated Xinjiang 111-89 at home. Cui Yongxi, returning from injury after his stint in the NBA, showcased his dominance, scoring 9 points in just 8 minutes of first-half action to help Guangdong establish control.
Game Recap:
Xinjiang started the game with a dream 15-5 run, as the frontcourt pairing of Lawson and Li Yanzhe proved highly effective. However, the momentum shifted dramatically after Guangdong brought on Cui Yongxi and Xinjiang substituted out Nator. Guangdong responded with a 16-1 surge, taking a 21-16 lead by the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Cui continued to make an impact on the defensive end. Guangdong’s three foreign players combined for 38 points in the half, while no Xinjiang player reached double figures by halftime as the visitors trailed 56-43. Xinjiang ultimately fell to Guangdong 111-89 on the road.
Key Stats:
Xinjiang: Abudushalamu went 6-for-6 from the field for a team-high 15 points; Nator added 14 points and 4 assists; Mennega contributed 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Li Yanzhe scored 10 points; Lawson recorded 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Guangdong: Cui Yongxi scored 9 points in just 8 minutes of first-half action, demonstrating his commanding presence in his return.
Post-Game Reaction:
Xinjiang head coach Gran commented: “We started the game well, but after the substitutions, some issues emerged. Our young players still lack experience, and when facing a strong defensive team like Guangdong, scoring became difficult.”
Upcoming Schedule:
Xinjiang will continue their road trip on March 20 and 23, facing Shenzhen and Ningbo respectively