Hey basketball fans! 🏀
The CBA Playoffs are heating up! The Liaoning Flying Leopards just scored a big win against the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, winning 105-96. This means the Leopards are now leading 2-0 in the best-of-five quarterfinal series! 😮
What’s Happening?
The Flying Tigers from Xinjiang had a tough game. They were missing some important players due to injuries, including their captain Abdusalam Abdurexit, who hurt his neck in the first game. They were also without Li Yanzhe, Zhao Rui, Qi Lin, and Sindarius Thornwell. That’s a lot of star players on the bench! 😢
Leopards on the Prowl!
Liaoning took full advantage of this. Zhang Zhenlin was on fire, helping his team build a huge lead of up to 23 points! 🔥
The Tigers Fight Back!
But the Flying Tigers didn’t give up. In the fourth quarter, young players Xerzat Samat and Elfuratt Mohetanar led an awesome comeback! They hit back-to-back three-pointers, shrinking the gap to just three points. 🏹🎯
Down to the Wire!
Just when things got super exciting, veteran player Kyle Fogg from the Leopards scored a crucial basket. The Tigers tried their best, but their offense slowed down in the final minutes. The game ended with the Leopards securing the win. 🎉
Stars of the Game
Zhang Zhenlin scored 18 points for Liaoning. Elfuratt Mohetanar from Xinjiang was amazing, leading all scorers with 25 points! 🌟
Another Surprise!
In another playoff game, the Qingdao Eagles surprised everyone by defeating the top-seeded Guangsha Lions 116-96 in Hangzhou. Now, their series is tied at 1-1! 😲
American players Jordan Mickey and Quinndary Weatherspoon were unstoppable for Qingdao, teaming up for a whopping 65 points! They took control in the second quarter and never looked back. 🚀
Meanwhile, Sun Minghui from the Lions is still recovering from a foot injury and had a tough game. He scored 7 points and had 8 assists. Get well soon, Sun! 🙏
Stay Tuned!
The playoffs are just getting started, and anything can happen! Who are you cheering for? Let us know! 🗣️
Reference(s):
Liaoning leads Xinjiang in CBA Playoffs, Guangsha tied with Qingdao
cgtn.com
