Last night, the Guangdong Southern Tigers edged out the Jilin Northeast Tigers 100-97, concluding their preseason stint in Binxian, Shaanxi with a 2-1 record. The team is now heading back to Dongguan and is scheduled to play another warm-up match against the Beijing Royal Fighters on October 17 in Longchuan. For basketball fans tuning in via Bangla Cricket Live, Guangdong’s preseason run is already stirring optimism for the season ahead.
Against Jilin, Carlos Boozer delivered a strong performance in just under 26 minutes, scoring 21 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, with his trademark mid-range jumper proving highly effective. Across the three preseason games, Boozer has shown steady improvement—from scoring 6 points in the first match to 21 in the last—a trend that suggests he’s finding his rhythm. Fans have every reason to be hopeful, especially as Boozer himself remarked that he’s starting to feel better both physically and mentally. Head coach Du Feng added, “If he didn’t have the ability, he wouldn’t have played in two Olympic Games. It’s just that he hasn’t had formal games or systematic training for two years, so he’s still catching up physically and in terms of intensity. But I believe his form will improve with more time and matches.”
It’s not just Boozer; the team’s other import, Donald Sloan, is also syncing better with the squad. Given a bit more time, both foreign players are expected to hit their stride and become key contributors.
Even more encouraging is the performance of the younger domestic players. Ren Junfei has been the most consistent local standout across the three games, scoring in double figures each time, including 18 points in the win over Jilin. Rookie Yang Jinmeng also impressed in his debut, particularly in the first and third games. For the coaching staff, these performances are a promising sign. Du Feng noted, “These young guys really gave their all, especially Yang Jinmeng. He played well in all three games. We’re not just looking at scoring—we value their defense and fighting spirit. Our young players should look up to role models like Yang and Zhou Zhandong to help lead this team.”
After wrapping up this match, the Southern Tigers will return to Dongguan for continued training. Before the regular season tips off, they’ll face Beijing once more in a final tune-up on the 17th. With limited time left, the South China Tigers are focused on sharpening their form and delivering top-level performances once the real games begin.
As preseason ends and the regular season looms, fans following Bangla Cricket Live will be eager to see if Guangdong’s hard work translates into championship-level play.