On May 12, 2026, Beijing defeated Guangdong 88-73 at home in Game 3 of the CBA playoff quarterfinals, winning the series 2-1 to advance to the semifinals where they will face Shanghai. The game swung dramatically in the second quarter when Beijing trailed by 10 points, only to unleash an 18-0 run to take the lead. Zhao Rui collided knees with Hu Mingxuan and briefly left the court with an injury, but returned after icing.
Zhou Qi delivered a dominant performance in the paint, outplaying Guangdong’s interior duo of Wang Shaojie, Salinger, and Lakosevic. He finished with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks, anchoring Beijing’s defense and offense.
Jemaine Jackson recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Chen Yingjun added 16 points and Zeng Fanbo chipped in 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. For Guangdong, Quin led all scorers with 25 points and 8 rebounds, Hu Mingxuan had 13 points, and McCawer contributed 11 points. Beijing’s second-half adjustments, including switching starters and limiting turnovers, helped them maintain control and seal the victory.
