The CBA league has imposed a significant penalty on the Zhejiang team, fining them 160,000 yuan and deducting 6 points from their record. Additionally, Zhejiang team investor Jin Zijun has been suspended for one game.
In the second game of the CBA quarterfinals between Zhejiang and Shenzhen, Zhejiang fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing by 4 points due to a gap in roster strength. This defeat resulted in Zhejiang being eliminated from the playoffs with a 0-2 series loss, while Shenzhen advanced to the semifinals for the first time in three years.
A controversial incident occurred during the match when Shenzhen player He Xining became visibly upset and shouted after discovering a lighter on the court. With players moving at high speeds, such debris poses a serious injury risk, leading to He’s frustration and anger.
Following the game, the CBA conducted an investigation and determined that Zhejiang fans had thrown a lighter and other objects onto the court, as well as repeatedly chanting “biased refereeing” in large numbers. These actions negatively impacted the CBA’s reputation.
Under league rules, Zhejiang was fined 110,000 yuan of their operational funds and deducted 6 points. Their home arena received a warning, requiring better management and guidance for fan behavior to ensure safety and order in future games.
Furthermore, Zhejiang investor Jin Zijun repeatedly entered the scoring table area during the match, disrupting officials’ work—a serious violation of league regulations. As a result, he was suspended for one game and fined 50,000 yuan. Since Zhejiang’s season has ended, the suspension will carry over to the next season.
The total fine of 160,000 yuan demonstrates the CBA’s zero-tolerance policy toward rule violations, especially during the playoffs where punishments are stricter. The league hopes all teams will learn from this incident to avoid similar costly mistakes.
