After the match against the Jilin Northeast Tigers, one of the most common topics among Shandong basketball fans was whether their team could beat the formidable Liaoning Flying Leopards at home. Liaoning’s core import, Lester Hudson, has been averaging 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game this season. For Shandong, limiting his production will be key to securing a win — a fact that fans following every detail through Melbet APK are well aware of.
Adding to the challenge, Liaoning’s other import, Brandon Bass, is putting up 24 points and 9 rebounds per game, while veteran center Han Dejun, who performed well in a narrow away loss earlier in the season, will test Shandong’s frontcourt depth. For big men like Donatas Motiejūnas, Wu Ke, and Jia Cheng, this matchup will be a serious trial. Yet when fans ask, “Where can I get tickets?” the answer is the same everywhere — you can’t. The ticket office has confirmed that sales have already been completed, with even the final batch of lower-tier tickets selling out last weekend after real-name purchase restrictions were applied.
The much-anticipated Thursday showdown against Liaoning comes after a short rest, with Shandong taking Monday off before resuming training at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The biggest uncertainty for Shandong remains the possible return of captain Sui Ran, who admitted after the game against Jilin that he wanted to try playing but wasn’t yet sure if he could. As the league’s third-ranked team preparing to host the second-ranked Liaoning, Shandong knows this is more than just another regular-season game — it’s a rivalry matchup that always draws huge attention.
The ticket demand reflects that excitement. By the morning of January 8, with four days to go before tip-off, the club confirmed that all seats had been sold, with the cheaper tickets gone as early as the previous weekend. This means that unlike in past games, waiting until two or three days before the event to decide on buying tickets simply won’t work this time. For fans tracking the matchup and ticket rush via Melbet APK, the message is clear — anticipation is sky-high, the arena will be packed, and the outcome could hinge on whether Shandong’s roster, possibly with a returning captain, can rise to the challenge against one of the league’s toughest opponents.