CBA Latest Standings Update: Beijing Shougang Returns to the Top Four, Shenzhen Climbs to Sixth, Xinjiang Extends Winning Streak to Two

The CBA regular season continued on the night of January 22, with four games on the schedule—and each result carried real weight in the standings. Jiangsu defended home court with an 83–77 win over Tianjin, Shenzhen took down Shanxi 105–95, Beijing Shougang edged Zhejiang Chouzhou 79–73, and Xinjiang delivered the most emphatic performance of the night with a 98–56 blowout of Sichuan.

With these four games in the books, the latest CBA table shows Zhejiang Guangsha firmly holding onto the No. 1 spot. More importantly, the shake-up behind them is significant: Beijing Shougang has climbed back into the top four, Shenzhen has moved up to sixth, and Xinjiang—now on a two-game winning streak—has risen to 12th, sliding into playoff position.

Beijing Shougang’s home win over Zhejiang Chouzhou also extended Zhejiang’s slump to three straight losses. Shougang had to grind this one out without several key names, including Zhao Rui, Zhou Qi, Zeng Fanbo, and Spellman, yet the undermanned lineup played with strong discipline and toughness throughout.

In the starting group, Chen Yingjun led the way with 18 points, while Leimon added 9 points and 5 rebounds, and Fan Ziming contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds. The foreign imports carried a major share of the scoring load: Jerman posted 23 points and 5 rebounds, and Matiang chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. For Zhejiang, only starter Lu Wenbo reached double figures, while bench imports Randolph (19) and Jones (13) provided the most consistent scoring. The victory pushed Beijing to 12–6, placing them back at fourth for now.

Shenzhen’s win over Shanxi was one of the night’s most intense matchups, packed with physicality and emotion. The contest escalated to the point where Shanxi head coach Pan Jiang was ejected after picking up two technical fouls in quick succession, underlining just how heated the game became.

Shenzhen ultimately secured the win behind the combined impact of He Xining, Wang Haoran, and strong production from their three foreign imports. Shanxi had big numbers—Diallo poured in a game-high 31 points, while Nowell, Faye, and Ge Zhaobao all scored in double figures—but it wasn’t enough to turn the momentum. After the result, Shenzhen improved to 11–7 and moved up to sixth, looking increasingly like a team built for a deep playoff push.

Xinjiang’s 98–56 rout of Sichuan was the clearest statement of the night. Wu Guanxi delivered a steady interior presence, finishing with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double as Xinjiang controlled the game from start to finish. The win lifted Xinjiang to 7–11, which is enough to place them 12th and inside the playoff bracket—at least for now.

The team has been navigating a turbulent season. After a stretch of poor results, head coach Liu Wei stepped down, and foreign coach Beddev-Glenn took over. Since the coaching change, Xinjiang has gone 4–5 over the next nine games, an improvement compared with the earlier run. Considering Xinjiang reached the finals in 2023–24 and finished fifth in the regular season last year, the expectation remains that this roster should still have a real shot to stabilize and stay in the postseason race.

Sichuan, meanwhile, continues to struggle severely. The team opened the season with 17 straight losses, and head coach Han Shuo resigned, with assistant coach Yang Cheng serving as interim head coach. Against Xinjiang, Sichuan managed only 56 points, suffering yet another heavy defeat to extend the skid to 18 straight.

Offensively, the situation has been especially concerning: Sichuan has now scored under 60 points in four games this season. There are also reports of serious financial pressure, including claims of hundreds of millions in overdue bank-related obligations that could threaten facilities and operations—adding yet another layer of uncertainty to an already difficult campaign.

As of now, the CBA standings show the top four as Zhejiang Guangsha, Guangdong, Shanghai, and Beijing Shougang. Spots 5–8 are held by Qingdao, Shenzhen, Shanxi, and Shandong Hi-Speed, while 9–12 are Zhejiang Chouzhou, Liaoning, Jilin, and Xinjiang.

And the bigger picture is clear: the regular season isn’t even halfway done. Teams like Beikong, Ningbo, and Guangzhou Loong Lions remain very much in the mix, and the playoff race is tightening by the week. With so many contenders clustered together, the next stretch of games should only get more competitive—and more entertaining.