In the fifth round of the 2026–2027 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season, the Shenzhen Leopards secured a 95–83 home victory against the Shanxi Loongs on October 28.
Shenzhen Leopards Claim Home Victory Over Shanxi Loongs
Playing on their home floor on October 28, the Shenzhen Leopards controlled the pace of the game against the Shanxi Loongs to seal a 95–83 win in round five of the domestic basketball league. The fixture featured active contributions across Shenzhen’s roster, with guard He Xining distributing the basketball and driving the lane, while forward Wang Haoran and guard Lu鹏羽 (Lu Pengyu) regularly tested the Shanxi defense with drives to the basket.
Inside the Shenzhen Rotation and Scoring Efforts
Shenzhen head coach Gu Quan directed operations from the sideline as his squad established an advantage in the paint and on the glass. Center Ibo Badji anchored the interior for the hosts, registering a high-flying dunk and pulling down key rebounds during contested possessions. Feng Xirui also added to the home side’s offensive output with an athletic slam dunk, while Lu Pengyu celebrated successful conversions as Shenzhen maintained its double-digit cushion through the final quarter.
CBA Standings Impact After Five Rounds
The 95–83 result provides the Shenzhen Leopards with valuable momentum early in the 2026–2027 CBA regular season. Shanxi Loongs, meanwhile, look to regroup following the road defeat as the league schedule progresses into its early-season fixtures. Both organizations continue their respective campaigns in the coming days as the race for playoff positioning intensifies across the domestic circuit.
