On the night of May 12, 2026, the Guangdong Dongguan Bank team suffered an 88-73 defeat against the Beijing Ducks at the Wukesong Arena in the decisive Game 3 of the CBA playoff quarterfinals. Losing the series 1-2, Guangdong was eliminated from the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year.
The game was a rollercoaster ride. Guangdong started strong, with Du Runwang hitting a three-pointer and Hu Mingxuan scoring nine points in the first quarter, leading 21-15. Early in the second quarter, Guangdong extended its lead to 10 points, but Beijing turned the tide with a zone defense, causing Guangdong’s offense to stall and commit turnovers. Beijing went on an 18-0 run to take the lead, ending the half ahead 40-35.
Back from the break, both teams battled fiercely. Hu Mingxuan hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to close the gap, but Guangdong’s offense remained sluggish. Beijing maintained an eight-point lead at 61-53 entering the fourth quarter. In the final period, Guangdong ran out of steam, and Beijing, powered by Zhou Qi’s inside presence and Jemaine’s playmaking, steadily widened the margin, sealing a 15-point victory.
The statistical contrast was stark. Only Quiny (25 points) and Hu Mingxuan (13 points) reached double figures for Guangdong, while Xu Jie and Cui Yongxi failed to score. Beijing had four players in double digits, led by Zhou Qi (18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks), Jemaine’s triple-double, and Zeng Fanbo’s 15 points.
The real firestorm erupted in the post-game press conference. Coach Du Feng commented, “That’s how basketball goes — the team that makes fewer mistakes wins. It’s a pity we lost. I hope our young team learns from this series. We have won 11 championships. Some teams haven’t won a single one — that’s the difference in legacy.”
These remarks immediately sparked widespread debate. Instead of focusing on Guangdong’s offensive struggles or the inconsistent performance of foreign players in the elimination game, Du chose to compare historical championship counts. This shifted the discussion from the game itself to his controversial statement, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the playoff round.