Xiang Zilong’s Efficient Domination: By the Numbers

When Beijing X Team’s Xiang Zilong stepped onto the court for the Streetball King tournament, he didn’t just play - he performed surgery. The stat line tells the story: 22 points on 10-of-7 shooting (that’s 70% for you math avoiders), plus 4 assists and a steal in their 88-84 win over Unity Beijing.

Shot Selection Like a Pro

That 70% field goal percentage would make any NBA efficiency nerd swoon. In streetball where contested shots are the norm, going 7-for-10 suggests either:

1. Ridiculous shot-making ability
2. Smart selection (my bet)
3. Defenders who forgot they were supposed to guard him

Breaking it down further, my sources indicate 6 of his makes came inside the arc - textbook high-percentage basketball disguised as streetball flair.

The Playmaking Factor

Those 4 assists might seem modest until you consider:

• Streetball assist rules are notoriously strict
• His gravity as a scorer created open looks
• The game’s final margin was just 4 points

This wasn’t empty calorie production - every bucket and dime mattered in this nail-biter.

Why This Matters Beyond the Box Score

The best streetballers balance showmanship with substance. At 22 points on just 10 attempts, Xiang demonstrated something rare: the ability to dominate while letting the game come to him. In our analytics-driven era, even urban legends need quantifiable impact.

Next time you see a highlight reel, remember - the prettiest plays aren’t always the smartest ones.