Post-game press conference after a narrow loss to Beijing: Wang Shilong acknowledged that both offense and defense were outmatched by Jerman, admitting they were “completely beaten.” Meanwhile, Zhu Mingzhen stressed the importance of continued hard training to bounce back.

(Beijing, March 31) The Beijing Ducks edged past the Nanjing Tongxi 90–88 in a tightly contested CBA matchup.

Nanjing led for much of the game but collapsed late, as Beijing capitalized on key moments. Head coach Wang Shilong noted that while the team played with strong cohesion, defensive lapses against Jerman and poor free-throw execution proved costly.

The turning point came in the final minutes, where Beijing’s ability to rely on decisive scorers like Zhao Rui and Jerman made the difference, highlighting a gap in late-game execution.

Wang also acknowledged the team’s struggles this season, with playoff qualification still uncertain—especially given injuries to Guo Haowen and the absence of Lin Wei.

Meanwhile, Zhu Mingzhen delivered a strong individual performance, scoring 19 points with efficient shooting. However, he emphasized the need for improved consistency moving forward.

Overall, the game underscored the importance of execution in clutch moments—an area Nanjing must improve if they hope to stay in playoff contention.