Chun Lung sharpen form ahead of crucial clash
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Summary
Hong Kong men’s Division One basketball returns to Southorn Stadium on Thursday, 8 October, with Man King taking on Chun Lung in the early game and Hong Yan Fujian meeting Hon Friends in the late fixture. All four teams lost their previous league matches, setting up a restart after more than three weeks of rest and adjustment as each side tries to get back on track. Man King entered the round at 1-1 after beating Hong Yan Fujian in their opener before suffering an upset loss to Shung Tak Eagles, a game that also marked the team’s lowest scoring output. Chun Lung, meanwhile, impressed despite a seven-point defeat to traditional powerhouse Wing Lun, with new import Harden posting a game-high 29 points and 19 rebounds
Key Points
- The double-header was scheduled for 7:00pm and 8:40pm at Southorn Stadium on 8 October, with Man King vs Chun Lung first and Hong Yan Fujian vs Hon Friends second
- Man King coach Leung Man-hung said center Duncan Reid had earlier suffered a nose injury and would wear a protective mask, but the issue would not keep him out
- After several weeks of training during the league break, Leung said Man King had adjusted smoothly and hoped to regroup after the upset defeat to Shung Tak Eagles
- Chun Lung coach Lau Tsz-lai said the team played three friendlies in Shenzhen against other top-flight sides to speed up chemistry between new and returning players
- Lau said those intensive games focused on defensive pressure and transition pace within Chun Lung’s run-and-gun style, helping players reach match rhythm before league action resumed
Why It Matters
The restart offers an early test of whether teams used the long break effectively, especially sides trying to turn narrow defeats or surprise losses into momentum. For Hong Kong basketball followers, Chun Lung’s preparation under first-year head coach Lau and Man King’s response to an uneven start could shape the race for playoff places