In the CBA playoff quarterfinal matchup on May 9, 2026, Shanxi Fenjiu suffered a home defeat to defending champion Zhejiang Guangsha, losing 81-86 and allowing the series to be tied at 1-1. Basketball reporter Jia Lei analyzed Shanxi’s performance, stating that the team lost due to its own mistakes. When Liu Chuanxing entered the game late in the third quarter, he effectively protected the boards and created interior scoring, leading to a momentum shift that narrowed the deficit. However, early in the fourth quarter, Shanxi replaced Liu with Ge Zhaobao, and the situation rapidly deteriorated. With Jia Mingru also sidelined on the bench, Shanxi struggled to generate offense for extended stretches and failed to secure defensive rebounds.
With this victory, Guangsha regained home-court advantage. The decisive Game 3 of the CBA playoff quarterfinal will take place on May 13 at Zhejiang Guangsha’s home arena.