On May 12, during the second quarter of Game 3 in the CBA playoff second-round series between Beijing and Guangdong, Zhao Rui suffered a painful knee collision with Hu Mingxuan. The impact sent Zhao Rui to the ground, where he pounded the floor in agony and was seen in tears. He was helped off the court for medical evaluation.
With 4:50 left in the second quarter, Zhou Qi made one of two free throws, and Quin grabbed the rebound before passing to Hu Mingxuan. Guangdong turned the ball over, allowing Zhou Qi to recover. As Zhao Rui dribbled forward, Hu Mingxuan closed in for tight defense, leading to a direct knee-to-knee collision. Zhao Rui collapsed immediately, grimacing and repeatedly hitting the floor in visible distress.
Zhao Rui remained on the floor, his face contorted in severe pain, and it appeared he was crying. Players from both sides gathered to check on him, while Hu Mingxuan gestured that the contact was unintentional. After reviewing the replay, the referees upheld the original call, assessing a blocking foul on Hu Mingxuan. Zhao Rui was escorted off the court for further examination.
