On January 24, in the 2025-2026 CBA season, Beijing team faced Beikong in a closely contested game. Zhao Rui, a key player for Beijing, returned from injury after missing nine games. Despite scoring no points in 19 minutes, he contributed 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, with a positive plus-minus of +15. Zeng Fanbo, also returning from injury, scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes, providing vital support with 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, and a plus-minus of +11. However, both players’ limited playing time due to injuries impacted the team’s performance, resulting in Beijing’s 82-88 loss to Beikong. Zhao Rui’s season averages include 11.7 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds, playing a crucial role in Beijing’s 8-1 record when healthy. Zeng Fanbo’s season stats are 9.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals, with strong defensive and attacking capabilities. During the game, both players’ presence boosted Beijing’s defense and offense, especially in the first and third quarters, but injury limitations hampered their impact in the final moments. Zhao Rui also commented on his injury status, indicating he was unsure of the coach’s specific plan but ready to play if needed. The match was part of the Beijing-Derby, a significant rivalry, with Beijing’s team showing resilience but ultimately falling short against Beikong. External betting odds heavily favored Beijing, but recent inconsistent form and injuries suggest the game was more competitive than the odds implied. Overall, the game highlighted the importance of Zhao Rui and Zeng Fanbo’s contributions, despite injury setbacks, in shaping Beijing’s performance and the outcome of the match.