Hey basketball fans! 🏀 Have you heard the exciting news from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)? The Liaoning Flying Leopards soared to victory against the Jilin Northeast Tigers with a score of 112-99! 🎉
Star player Zhao Jiwei was on fire! 🔥 He scored a team-high 23 points and handed out 9 assists. But that’s not all—Zhao became Liaoning’s all-time leader in assists, surpassing Guo Ailun with an incredible 2,581 assists! 🏆
The game was a thrilling roller coaster. In the first quarter, Zhao dazzled everyone by hitting two three-pointers and setting up easy shots for his teammates. Liaoning led 28-24. But Jilin fought back in the second quarter with Dominique Jones and Tomas Kyzlink leading the charge. They outscored Liaoning and took a 56-49 lead at halftime. 😮
After the break, Zhao and teammate Zhang Zhenlin weren’t going to let that slide! They aggressively attacked the basket, and Kyle Fogg matched Jones’s energy with powerful plays. Liaoning regained the lead, ending the third quarter ahead at 80-76. 🚀
In the final quarter, Zhao continued to amaze by sinking more three-pointers, helping Liaoning build a double-digit lead. Although Jones scored an impressive 42 points for Jilin, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Liaoning celebrated their second straight win! 🎊
In another game that night, the Guangsha Lions defeated the Nanjing Monkey Kings 105-98, stopping their own losing streak. What an exciting night for basketball! 🏀
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Liaoning beat Jilin for 2nd straight win on Zhao Jiwei's career night
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