Analysis · Chinese CBA, round 4, 2026/2027
Brandon Goodwin's 30 points and 11 assists carry Shanghai past Fujian
The Shanghai Sharks guard shot 12 of 16 inside the arc in a 94-89 home win that levels them at 2-2 with the Fujian Sturgeons.
PG, Shanghai · Shanghai 94-89 Fujian
Brandon Goodwin
- Points
- 30
- Rebounds
- 6
- Assists
- 11
- Threes
- 1/2
- PIR
- 40
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-24
Brandon Goodwin's 30 points and 11 assists decide Shanghai v Fujian
Brandon Goodwin decided the game for the Shanghai Sharks, scoring 30 points with 11 assists in a 94-89 home win over the Fujian Sturgeons. He added 6 rebounds and 2 steals in 37 minutes, finishing with a PIR of 40.
That line sits far above his output last season, when he averaged 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists across 53 games. Goodwin ranked 20th of 141 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026, with a mark of 92.3.
TeamKeys Rating components, from 0 to 100, Brandon Goodwin
League median
How did Goodwin score 30 against Fujian?
Goodwin built his 30 points mainly inside the arc, making 12 of 16 two-point attempts. He added 1 of 2 from three and went 3 of 3 at the free-throw line.
His playmaking mattered just as much as his scoring. The 11 assists came with only 2 turnovers, and he stayed on the floor for 37 minutes to keep the offence organised.
He had support where it counted. D'Angelo Russell scored 16 in 21 minutes, going 4 of 4 on two-pointers, while Zhelin Wang added 12 points and 8 rebounds and Zheng Liu scored 11 off the bench.
| Stat | This game | Season average |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | 17.6 |
| Rebounds | 6 | 3.9 |
| Assists | 11 | 7.2 |
How close did Fujian come in the fourth quarter?
Fujian won the fourth quarter 25-22 but never caught up, because Shanghai had taken the first three quarters 28-26, 22-17 and 22-21. The 94-89 final left the visitors 5 points short.
Javion Hamlet led the chase with 26 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and 7 of 9 free throws, though he made only 2 of 9 inside the arc. Bennie Boatwright added 25 points on 9 of 14 two-pointers, but went 2 of 9 from three.
Yang Zou, ranked 18th of 141 by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026, contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds. Li Yiyang scored 16, yet no Fujian player matched Goodwin's mix of scoring and passing.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Goodwin (Shanghai) | 30 | 40 |
| Yang Zou (Fujian) | 17 | 20 |
| Javion Hamlet (Fujian) | 26 | 18 |
| Bennie Boatwright (Fujian) | 25 | 16 |
| D'Angelo Russell (Shanghai) | 16 | 15 |
| Li Yiyang (Fujian) | 16 | 11 |
What next for Shanghai Sharks and Fujian Sturgeons in the CBA table?
The win lifts Shanghai to 2-2 and 10th of 20 in the Chinese CBA, level on record with 9th-placed Fujian. Shanghai's form now reads W, L, L, W, while Fujian's reads L, W, W, L.
Shanghai's next test comes quickly against Guangdong S. Tigers on 26 October, with Guangdong 4th on 3-1. Fujian meet the Jiangsu Dragons on 27 October, looking to stop the slide after this defeat.
Figures from the box score of round 4 of the 2026/2027 Chinese CBA regular season, played on 24 October 2026. Season averages and TeamKeys Rating refer to 2025/2026.
Questions people ask
Who scored the most points in Shanghai Sharks v Fujian Sturgeons?
Brandon Goodwin of the Shanghai Sharks was the top scorer with 30 points. He shot 12 of 16 on two-pointers, 1 of 2 from three and 3 of 3 from the line. He also added 11 assists and 6 rebounds in 37 minutes of the 94-89 win.
How does Brandon Goodwin's game compare with his season average?
Goodwin's 30 points were well above the 17.6 he averaged over 53 games in 2025/2026. His 11 assists and 6 rebounds also topped his averages of 7.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. He ranked 20th of 141 rated players by TeamKeys Rating that season.
When do Shanghai Sharks and Fujian Sturgeons play next?
The Shanghai Sharks, now 2-2 and 10th of 20 in the Chinese CBA, face Guangdong S. Tigers on 26 October. The Fujian Sturgeons, 9th on the same 2-2 record, play the Jiangsu Dragons on 27 October after this 94-89 defeat.
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