David Scott James (C) of Tianjin Pioneers shoots during a match between Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Dec. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Eugene German (L) of Beijing Ducks goes for a layup against Du Bochao of Tianjin Pioneers during a match between Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Dec. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Marcus Lovett Jr. Javaughn (R) of Tianjin Pioneers goes for a layup against Zhai Xiaochuan of Beijing Ducks during a match between Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Dec. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Richard Solomon of Beijing Ducks dunks during a match between Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Dec. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Eugene German of Beijing Ducks reacts during a match between Beijing Ducks and Tianjin Pioneers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Dec. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)