What’s going on? The team’s star player struggled badly, shooting just 3-for-12 with a -29 plus-minus, leaving fans saying: you’re only 25

Strictly speaking, the Shanghai Sharks didn’t even need to play at full strength—operating at around 60% was already enough to overwhelm Jilin. This version of Shanghai looks increasingly dominant, with depth and control that few teams can match.

Throughout the game, Jilin—once known as a “giant killer”—was completely outclassed. Their offense relied heavily on individual plays from foreign imports, while their defense struggled to hold shape, allowing Shanghai to dictate the tempo from start to finish.

Early in the game, both teams showed poor perimeter shooting. Shanghai’s Lofton drew attention after an emotional outburst upon being substituted, which led to a public reprimand from head coach Lu Wei and a benching. Ironically, this moment sparked a strong response, as Shanghai quickly went on an 8–0 run to take control.

In the second quarter, Hassan Whiteside dominated the paint, while Li Tianrong knocked down consecutive three-pointers to push the lead into double digits. Jilin, on the other hand, struggled offensively and relied almost entirely on their imports to generate points, trailing by 13 at halftime.

After the break, Jilin failed to find any rhythm. Shanghai, led by Goodwin, continued to extend the lead. By the fourth quarter, the game had effectively turned into garbage time, with Shanghai cruising to a 110–89 victory—securing their 14th straight win and handing Jilin a third consecutive loss.

A key storyline was the underwhelming performance of Jilin’s star Jiang Weize. In over 26 minutes of play, he shot just 3-of-12 (2-of-7 from three), finishing with 10 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists, along with a game-worst +/- of -29. He struggled to break through defensive pressure and failed to make a meaningful impact.

Fans were quick to voice their disappointment, questioning his ability to perform in high-level games and noting a decline in form.

With three straight losses, Jilin has now dropped to 14th place in the standings. Unless Jiang can quickly rediscover his form, the team’s playoff hopes may soon fade.