Guangsha Lions Roar to Record 35th Win! 🦁🏀
The Guangsha Lions had an amazing game on Monday! They beat the Shanghai Sharks 114-101 in Hangzhou, in east China’s Zhejiang Province. This win is extra special because it’s their 35th win this season, which is a new team record! 🎉
Star Players Shine Bright ⭐
Barry Brown was on fire! He scored a whopping 49 points for the Lions, making 17 out of 29 shots. That’s a lot of baskets! 🏀🔥 He was the top scorer of the game and helped his team roar to victory.
For the Shanghai Sharks, Kenneth Lofton also played really well. He scored 33 points, grabbed 23 rebounds (that’s when you catch the ball after a missed shot), and made nine assists (that’s when you help a teammate score). Great effort, Kenneth! 🦈👏
A Tight Start 🤝
The game started off close. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 23-23. But then James Nunnally scored a three-pointer (that’s a shot made from long distance worth three points), putting the Lions ahead. By the end of the first quarter, the Lions were leading 34-26.
Battle Continues 🏀
In the second quarter, Kenneth Lofton kept pushing for the Sharks, helping his teammate Li Tianrong score some three-pointers. But Barry Brown kept scoring for the Lions, and by halftime, the Lions were ahead 66-56.
Sharks Fight Back! 🦈
The Sharks didn’t give up! In the third quarter, Yan Pengfei made three shots in a row for the Sharks. They got closer, and at one point, the score was 88-84. But the Lions stayed strong and kept their lead.
Sealing the Victory 🎯
In the final quarter, the Sharks tried to catch up. They got as close as 95-93! But then, Kenneth Lofton got his fifth foul, which meant he had to be very careful not to get another one and be out of the game. The Lions took advantage, and Barry Brown, along with Hu Jinqiu, scored the last 15 points for the Lions. They won the game 114-101!
Other Exciting Games 🏀
There were other games, too! Here are the winners:
- Beijing Ducks beat Tianjin Pioneers 113-101
- Fujian Sturgeons beat Shanxi Loongs 120-112
- Liaoning Flying Leopards beat Jilin Northeast Tigers 136-99
- Qingdao Eagles beat Ningbo Rockets 122-99
- Shandong Kylins beat Jiangsu Dragons 106-98
- Shenzhen Leopards beat Beikong Royal Fighters 114-95
It was an exciting day for basketball fans! Do you have a favorite team? 🏀😊
Reference(s):
Guangsha Lions defeat Shanghai Sharks for team record 35th win in CBA
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