Guangdong v Guangsha 96-78: Rayjon Tucker scores 34

Tucker carried the Zhejiang G. Bulls for a half in Guangdong, but a 31-17 third quarter and a deep home bench settled it 96-78.

Rayjon Tucker's 34 points against Guangdong's third-quarter surge

Rayjon Tucker scored 34 points for Guangsha, but Guangdong won 96-78 because they took the third quarter 31-17. His scoring kept the visitors in touch for a half, then the home side's depth took over.

Guangsha even led 24-19 after the first quarter, with Tucker setting the tempo. Guangdong edged the second 24-20, broke the game open after the interval and closed it out 22-17 in the fourth.

How did Rayjon Tucker score 34 points against Guangdong?

Tucker built his 34 points largely at the line, going 12 of 17 on free throws in 32 minutes. He added 4 of 9 from three and 5 of 8 inside the arc.

It was a complete guard's line too, with 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. The cost was 5 turnovers, which held his PIR to 26 on a night when he did most of the creating.

The output matches his standing in the league. His TeamKeys Rating of 90.9 ranked him 23rd of 141 rated players in the Chinese CBA in 2025/2026.

Why Guangdong beat Guangsha despite Tucker's scoring

Guangdong won because their points came from many hands, led by Kyle Fogg off the bench. Fogg had 16 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds in 25 minutes, with the best PIR in the game at 27.

Cui Yongxi also scored 16 as a substitute, making all 3 of his three-pointers and all 3 free throws. Udoka Azubuike went 5 of 6 on twos for 10 points in only 14 minutes, while Luka Bozic added 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Guangsha's support was thinner. Dez Wells scored 19 in 16 minutes off the bench, but Jinqiu Hu managed 6 points against his 2025/2026 average of 16.9.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Kyle Fogg (Guangdong)	16	27
Rayjon Tucker (Guangsha)	34	26
Udoka Azubuike (Guangdong)	10	16
Cui Yongxi (Guangdong)	16	15
Luka Bozic (Guangdong)	14	13
Dez Wells (Guangsha)	19	10

Source: TeamKeys, Chinese CBA 2026-10-22. PIR: performance index rating.

Guangdong and Guangsha in the CBA table and next games

Guangdong move to 2-1 and eighth of 20, while Guangsha fall to 0-3 and 19th. Both teams are back in action on 24 October 2026.

Guangdong, whose form reads W, L, W, face Ningbo Rockets next as they chase the leaders. Qingdao, Jiangsu, Beijing Royal Fighters and Sichuan sit at the top, all unbeaten at 2-0.

Guangsha meet Jilin N. Tigers still looking for a first win. On this evidence Tucker can carry the scoring load; the question is who will share it with him.

Box score figures from the Chinese CBA game of 22 October 2026. TeamKeys Rating and season averages refer to the 2025/2026 season.

Questions people ask

How many points did Rayjon Tucker score against Guangdong?

Rayjon Tucker scored 34 points for Guangsha in the 96-78 defeat at Guangdong on 22 October 2026. He shot 5 of 8 on twos, 4 of 9 on threes and 12 of 17 from the line, adding 6 assists and 5 rebounds in 32 minutes.

Who was Guangdong's best player against Guangsha?

Kyle Fogg was Guangdong's standout off the bench, with 16 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds and 2 steals in 25 minutes. He made all 5 of his free throws and 3 of 6 threes, finishing with a PIR of 27, the best in the game.

When do Guangdong and Guangsha play next in the CBA?

Both teams play on 24 October 2026. Guangdong, now 2-1 and eighth of 20 in the Chinese CBA, face Ningbo Rockets. Guangsha, 0-3 and 19th, meet Jilin N. Tigers still looking for their first win of the 2026/2027 season.

Rayjon Tucker scores 34 but Guangdong pull away from Guangsha