Ji Li United made short work of Beijing Royal Fighters at 119-89 in the Intercontinental Cup on September 23rd. The visitors controlled the tempo from the opening minutes and never looked back. Beijing, who had been competitive in their recent outings, found themselves outclassed. And here's the thing — this wasn't a close game that turned. It was a one-way street from the start.
Beijing's shooting was inefficient at 32 from 68 field goals, while their three-point attempt of 14 from 27 didn't trouble the defence. Ji Li United, by contrast, shot 34 from 58 and matched the three-point conversion at 14 apiece. The hosts committed 17 turnovers against 18 for the visitors, but their 31 personal fouls told a different story. To be fair, the extra fouls cost them rhythm when they needed it most.
The rebounding battle was decisive. Ji Li United pulled down 38 rebounds to Beijing's 25, including 29 defensive boards. That advantage gave them more possessions and kept Beijing's offence on the back foot. Beijing managed 19 assists to 20 for the visitors — similar numbers, but the quality of chance creation was night and day. The free-throw disparity was stark: 37 of 43 for Ji Li United against 11 of 15 for Beijing.
What matters most is what this result means in context. Ji Li United sit top of the table after two games and two wins. They've been consistent — their recent record shows they can handle different opponents. Beijing had mixed results in their last five matches, including losses to Boca Juniors and Ningbo Rockets. By then, the gap between the two sides was already visible.
The visitors' defensive rebounds and blocks (5 to 2) suggest they protected their paint effectively. Beijing's 12 steals compared to Ji Li United's 9 shows they were active in transition, but without the efficiency to capitalise. The final scoreline reflects a team that had more to give and a side that ran out of ideas. Ji Li United have one foot in the next round if the format works that way.
