Guess what, basketball fans? 🏀
The Nanjing Monkey Kings have just made team history by reaching the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Playoffs for the very first time! 🎉
On Tuesday night, the Monkey Kings pulled off an incredible comeback against the Guangdong Southern Tigers. Even though they were down by 17 points, they never gave up. With amazing teamwork and determination, they turned the game around and won 96-93! 😮
How did they do it?
- Star players like T.J. Leaf and Kendric Davis charged into the paint and scored crucial points.
- Liu Dong and Tian Yuheng hit important three-pointers to cut the lead.
- The team kept fighting hard, tying the game and eventually taking the lead!
This victory means that the Monkey Kings are one of the 12 teams heading to the CBA Playoffs. That’s a big deal because the team was only established in 2007 and joined the CBA in the 2014-15 season. Now, they’re ready to compete for the championship! 🏆
Who’s in the Playoffs?
Along with the Monkey Kings, these teams have qualified:
- Guangsha Lions
- Shanxi Loongs
- Xinjiang Flying Tigers
- Beijing Ducks
- Shandong Kylins
- Liaoning Flying Leopards
- Guangdong Southern Tigers
- Shanghai Sharks
- Qingdao Eagles
- Zhejiang Golden Bulls
- Beikong Royal Fighters
Stay Tuned!
The final standings aren’t set yet, and more exciting games are on the way. Will the Monkey Kings keep their incredible run going? Let’s cheer them on! 🙌
Reference(s):
Nanjing Monkey Kings reach CBA Playoffs for first time in team history
cgtn.com
