Guangzhou loong lions

Chinese Basketball Association: In what was anticipated to be a closely contested Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) clash, Grant Riller's stellar performance led the Beijing Royal Fighters to a commanding 113-97 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions on Saturday night.

The Royal Fighters, defending their home court, secured a 34-15 lead in the second quarter. Guangzhou struggled to close the gap as Riller's precision in both driving and mid-range shooting proved insurmountable, reports Xinhua.

Riller finished the game with a game-high 36 points, while his teammate Liao Sanning contributed 21 points and eight assists.