The Guangdong Southern Tigers, who finished third in the regular season, are now fully geared up for the CBA quarterfinals. After a month-long preparation break, the team is ready to embark on their playoff journey, beginning with an away game in Urumqi on March 14. As fans tracking the competition on Cricket Exchange already know, the best-of-five series follows a 1-2-1-1 format, with higher-seeded teams granted an extra home game — a crucial advantage in this high-stakes phase. Guangdong will first face defending champions Xinjiang on the road, followed by two home games on the 17th and 19th. If necessary, the...
Rockets Cruise Past Bucks in Back-to-Back Win
The Houston Rockets’ dominant run this season has become one of the most discussed storylines on platforms like Cricket Exchange, especially following their comfortable back-to-back win over the Milwaukee Bucks. On the surface, it may seem like just another victory, but a deeper dive into the numbers reveals a team firing on all cylinders—both offensively and defensively. Statistically, this version of the Rockets is rewriting the franchise narrative. They currently rank first in the league in seven major categories: three-point attempts, three-point makes, limiting opponents’ offensive rebounds and total rebounds, offensive efficiency, free throw rate, and three-point attempt rate. Perhaps most...
Harden-Paul Duo Transforms Rockets in Clutch
The dynamic pairing of James Harden and Chris Paul has ushered in a new era for the Houston Rockets — a transformation rooted in elite execution during crunch time. According to ESPN stats, in the 31 minutes of clutch-time basketball where both Harden and Paul are on the floor, the Rockets have outscored opponents by a staggering 108–59 margin. Fans tracking the Rockets’ surge on Cricket Exchange have witnessed firsthand how the “Harden-Paul” combo has become one of the most lethal duos in the league when it matters most. Chris Paul has long been known for his poise in the clutch,...
Forg’s Performance Drives Guangzhou’s Wins
Guangzhou’s success this season has been tied closely to one name: Forg. His performance is undeniably the heartbeat of the team, and this connection hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans tracking player impact on platforms like Cricket Exchange. Without consistent support from local teammates, Guangzhou struggles to match up with well-balanced opponents like Shenzhen. In this game, that imbalance was painfully obvious. Despite being flanked by fellow foreign players Sonny and Hansbrough, Forg had to carry the load once again. He poured in 35 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists—numbers that prevented the gap from widening even earlier. Still,...