On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Barry Brown lit up the court, dropping 26 points and handing out six assists as the defending champion Guangsha Lions dismantled the Beijing Royal Fighters 102-79 in a commanding road victory.
The Lions came roaring out of the gates, with Brown orchestrating an early offensive surge. He found teammate Zhu Junlong for a swift three-pointer to stake a 14-8 lead, then caught fire himself from the corner after a slick feed from Sun Minghui, pushing Guangsha ahead 35-18 by the end of the first quarter.
Guangsha maintained their dominance in the second quarter, with Brown’s pinpoint pass leading to a Zhu fastbreak layup and his own deep triple extending the cushion. Rayjon Tucker chipped in 12 points as the Lions sprinted to a 65-42 halftime advantage.
Beijing struggled to match that intensity after the break, shooting just 41 percent from the field—nearly 20 points lower than their opponents’ efficiency. Reggie Perry was the lone bright spot for the Royal Fighters, pouring in 21 points, but the hosts ultimately fell by 23 and remain 12th in the standings.
The win marked Guangsha’s seventh straight victory, solidifying their grip on first place and reinforcing their bid to defend the CBA crown. With Brown leading the charge, the Lions look poised to stay ahead of a competitive pack as the season progresses.
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Brown powers Guangsha Lions to big win against Beijing Royal Fighters
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