CBA Women’s Finals Shock: Guangdong 74-68 Upsets Sichuan, Li Meng’s Performance Sparks Criticism

In the Women’s Senior Division of the National Games, Guangdong defeated Sichuan 74-68, claiming the gold medal—a high-value victory.

Sichuan trailed throughout, never leading. Their defense was only somewhat effective in the third quarter, allowing Guangdong smooth offensive execution. Han Xu scored 0 points by halftime, finishing 4/13 for the match, with low efficiency. Despite height advantages, Sichuan lost the rebounding battle and underperformed in multiple key metrics.

Particularly notable was former national player Li Meng, who played 13 minutes, went 1/6 in shooting, recorded no assists, and scored just 2 points—far below her pre-tax salary of 8.17 million RMB (500k net). Fans criticized her form and noted why national coach Gong Luming did not select her.

Guangdong’s collective performance secured the win, while Sichuan failed to leverage its strengths. The match sparked heated discussions and became a central topic in the Women’s National Games.