Eric Moreland (front) of Guangdong Southern Tigers reacts during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Eric Moreland (R) of Guangdong Southern Tigers vies with Shi Deshuai of Tianjin Pioneers during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Sun Chengxin (bottom) of Tianjin Pioneers falls down during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Eric Moreland (C) of Guangdong Southern Tigers vies with Lai Junhao (R) of Tianjin Pioneers during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Troy Gillenwater (R) of Guangdong Southern Tigers shoots during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Darius Bazley (L) of Guangdong Southern Tigers goes for a layup during a match between Tianjin Pioneers and Guangdong Southern Tigers at the 2024-2025 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Tianjin, China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)