Zhejiang Lions vs Shanxi Loongs, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Zhejiang Guangsha Lions are back to Game 3 against the Shanxi Loongs in the quarterfinal round of the CBA playoffs. After losing the home game, Guangdha made a comeback to take Game 2 and tied the series. They kept the game under control and didn’t lose the lead. The early double-digit lead gave them momentum. The hosts won their final three games of the regular season and finished at number two in the standings. They posted a 33-9 record in the regular season.  

Zhejiang lost just one home game out of 21 but dropped the playoffs game. However, the home defeat came in the final seconds. The Lions will get two more home games in the series so they can fancy their chances to reach semifinals. Guansha have earlier defeated Shanxi at home. However, Shanxi still hold a 3-2 advantage in the ongoing season. The Lions were a superior side in both games during the playoffs series despite a scoreline. 

The hosts averaged 91.7 points and allowed 82.4 points (second-best). Zhejiang ranked 8th in the field goals (47.3%) and third in free throws (79.7). They connected on only eight three-pointers in the last game. Guangsha are ranked fourth in steals per game (8.0) and third in the defensive rebounds (27.3). Barry Brown could be an offensive threat. The American star averaged 21.6 points in the regular season, including 30-point performances in three of the last six games. We back him to score 20 or more points in the home fixture. 

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Shanxi Zhongyu made a solid start to the CBA playoffs with a win in Game 1 but faced a setback in the home game. With this loss, the series is now tied 1-1. It’s a best-of-five series so Game 3 is decisive for the outcome. A 2-1 advantage ahead of a home game next can push Shanxi to a series win. With the loss in Game 2, they snapped a three-game winning streak in the playoffs. They overcame the Qingdao Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. 

Shanxi have earlier beaten Zhejiang on the road so they can get motivation in Game 3. They beat the Lions three times in the ongoing season. A victory in Game 3 can give them a decisive advantage. The Loongs went 11-13 on the road this season, including two wins in the playoffs. They didn’t drop a road game in the ongoing playoffs. The Loongs halted a five-game winning streak in CBA this season. 

Shanxi posted a 22-20 record in the regular season and averaged 92.8 points per game. They allowed 90.4 points per game. Shanxi were fifth in the three-point shooting (36.4%) and seventh in the field goals (47.5%). They shot 40% from the floor and 31% from the three-point line. Hamidou Diallo could be an offensive threat in the road game. The American guard averaged 16.3 in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the upcoming game.

Zhejiang Lions vs Shanxi Loongs Starting Lineups