🏀 Hey basketball fans! The Beijing Ducks pulled off an amazing win against the Guangsha Lions, beating them 94-92 in a super close game! This exciting matchup happened in Hangzhou, in east China’s Zhejiang Province.
This win means the Ducks are still in the fight for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) championship! The series now stands at 3-2, and the Ducks are not giving up!
Star Players Shine Bright
Eugene German was on fire for the Ducks, scoring 21 points and handing out 9 assists! 🏆 Zhou Qi was awesome too, scoring 11 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking 4 shots! That’s a double-double! Chen Ying-Chun came off the bench to add 14 points, helping the Ducks’ reserves score big.
For the Lions, Barry Brown and Hu Jinqiu both scored a whopping 27 points each! Brown also had 9 assists, while Hu grabbed 14 rebounds. That’s impressive! 🦁
An Epic Battle on the Court
The game was super intense from the start. The Ducks played tough defense, and Eugene German even stole the ball for a fast break layup! 🏃♂️💨 The Ducks led 27-22 after the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Lions fought back, attacking inside the paint (that’s the area near the basket). The score was tied 44-44 before the Lions took the lead at halftime, 52-47.
But the Ducks didn’t quit! They tied the game at 59-59 in the third quarter and took the lead again. The game stayed tight all the way to the end.
Last-Minute Drama!
With less than two minutes left, Hu Jinqiu scored a three-pointer to tie the game at 92-92! 😱 Then, the Lions had a chance to take the lead, but they missed their free throws.
Eugene German made a huge block on Barry Brown’s shot, and Zhai Xiaochuan grabbed the ball for the Ducks. He was fouled and made both free throws, putting the Ducks ahead 94-92 with just 10 seconds left!
The Lions tried one last time to score, but Chen Ying-Chun knocked the ball away, sealing the win for the Ducks! 🎉
What’s Next?
The series continues with Game 6 in Beijing on Tuesday. The Ducks are hoping to keep their momentum and tie up the series! 🦆🏀
Stay tuned for more exciting basketball action!
Reference(s):
Beijing Ducks edge Guangsha Lions 94-92 to stay in fight for CBA title
cgtn.com
