On the evening of December 18, the 19th round of the Zhejiang BA City Championship continues with two high-stakes matchups! Zhoushan Team hosts Jinhua Team, while Fuyang Team faces off against Jiaxing Team. The battle for the top eight spots intensifies as Jinhua clings to its top-four aspirations.
Currently, Group A has only two remaining slots for the quarterfinals. For Jinhua Team, sitting at 25 points, every game is a "do-or-die" situation. Among their five remaining opponents, only Wenzhou poses a significant challenge, meaning Group A’s final standings may come down to tiebreakers. In their previous encounter with Zhoushan, Jinhua leveraged aggressive offense and home-court advantage to secure an 80-68 victory.
Though Zhoushan ranks lower in the standings, some players have delivered standout performances. During their December 14 away game against Hangzhou, Zhoushan’s Liu Yile erupted in the second quarter, scoring 17 points in the first half alone. Notably, Zhoushan has rolled out exclusive perks for Jinhua fans: players with match credentials and visiting ticket holders can redeem a "game-day package" featuring free access to over 20 local attractions, dining discounts, and shopping vouchers.
Meanwhile, Fuyang Team has already secured its spot in the "Zhejiang BA Elite Eight" with a 15-1 record. Their recent wins over Changxing, Lishui, Quzhou, and Putuo were hard-fought, with margins no wider than 4 points. Their last meeting with Jiaxing ended in a 97-81 comeback victory, though Jiaxing’s full-court press proved effective.
Jiaxing, coming off a dominant 94-71 win against Shaoxing on December 11, boasts key players like Li Congcong (dubbed "Jiaxing’s Wembanyama") and sharpshooter Huang Yifan. Fuyang must stay sharp and play to its strengths to extend its streak.
Tonight’s clashes promise thrilling action for basketball fans. Tune in to cheer for your team!