Guangzhou Long Lions vs Tianjin Pioneers, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Guangzhou Long Lions
Tianjin Pioneers
Can Tianjin’s Defense Survive Guangzhou’s High-Octane Offense?
- Guangzhou Lions has a 61.5% win rate against Tianjin Pioneers.
- Guangzhou Lions average 112.2 points at home, while playing against the Tianjin Pioneers.
- In the last five matches, Tianjin Pioneers have won one and lost four.
Guangzhou Loong Lions to win and cover the spread (-4.5)
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Tianhe Stadium |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Guangzhou Long Lions vs Tianjin Pioneers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.58 | 2.31 |
Guangzhou Long Lions vs Tianjin Pioneers Match Prediction & Analysis
Guangzhou Loong Lions host Tianjin Pioneers on 12 January 2026 with momentum firmly on their side after a dominant win last outing. Tianjin arrive searching for defensive stability following a heavy loss. The matchup should hinge on pace control, ball movement, and whether Tianjin can slow Guangzhou’s efficient, balanced offense.
Current Standings: Guangzhou Loong Lions is currently 7th in the CBA standings with a 7-5 record, while Tianjin Pioneers is 18th in the standings with a 2-11 record.
Head-to-Head matchups: In the last five head-to-head matchups, the Tianjin Pioneers has only won one match, while the Guangzhou Loong Lions has won four matches and is currently riding a three game winning streak against the Tianjin Pioneers.
Guangzhou Long Lions vs Tianjin Pioneers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | 13 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.8/0.4 |
| Lin Ting Chien | 20 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 1.5/0.4 |
Teams Preview
Guangzhou Long Lions Preview
In a dominant 106–76 win over Sichuan Jinqiang, Guangzhou Loong Lions dominated from start to finish in their CBA regular-season clash. Guangzhou set the tone early with a strong first half and never let up, outscoring Sichuan in every quarter to build a decisive lead.
Guangzhou received balanced scoring, paced by Justin Holiday’s 28 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists and strong contributions from Eric Thomas (23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists) and Lindell Wigginton (13 points, 8 assists). Their teamwork and efficient ball movement translated to a comfortable margin by game’s end.
Offensively, Guangzhou shot 50% from the field, including 35.7% from the perimeter and 87% from the free throw line, supported by their efficient ball movement. Defensively, they dominated the boards 50-29 rebounds and forced Sichuan to commit 11 turnovers, turning defense into quick offense.
Overall, the team averages 85.6 points per game, while dishing out 20 assists. Defensively, they are strong on the boards with 41.8 rebounds and allow opponents to score 85.8 points per game.
Tianjin Pioneers Preview
In their 115-94 loss to the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons, the Tianjin Pioneers showed fight early but faded badly after halftime in a CBA regular-season matchup, extending their losing streak to two matches.
Tianjin’s scoring was paced by Lin Ting Chien’s 33 points and Javion Hamlet’s 30 points with nine assists, but support dried up beyond those two, with only David Scott James posting double figures (11 points, 11 rebounds).
Offensively, Tianjin shot 47.2% from the field, 34.4% from the perimeter and 83.3% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 40-29, giving away second chance points and committed 12 turnovers and 22 fouls, which proved costly down the stretch.
Overall, the team has been averaging 89.7 points per game, supported by their 19.8 assists. However, they are decent on the boards, grabbing 33.9 rebounds and allowing opponents to score 96.5 points per game.
Guangzhou Long Lions vs Tianjin Pioneers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lindell Wigginton |
| SG | Zhang Huafei |
| SF | Justin Holiday |
| PF | Lyu Jiahui |
| C | Xu Xin |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lin Ting Chien |
| SG | Zhang Yunmeng |
| SF | Ji Yansong |
| PF | David Scott James |
| C | Jamille Reynolds |
GUANGZHOU LONG LIONS vs TIANJIN PIONEERS
Winning PredictionGuangzhou’s recent form, recent head-to-head dominance, offensive balance, and defensive control give them a clear edge over Tianjin. If they dictate tempo and continue moving the ball well, they should pull away after halftime. We are backing the Guangzhou Loong Lions to win this matchup.
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