🏀 Hey basketball fans! The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) playoffs are heating up with some super exciting games!
Guangdong Tigers vs. Shanghai Sharks
The Guangdong Southern Tigers edged out the Shanghai Sharks with a nail-biting 102-98 victory! 🐯🔥 Guess who was on fire? Hu Mingxuan scored an amazing 31 points! And with just 12 seconds left, he nailed a decisive 3-pointer to seal the game! 🎯
Troy Gillenwater also chipped in with 28 points for Guangdong. On the Sharks’ side, Wang Zhelin led with 22 points. 🦈
The game was a rollercoaster! 🎢 Shanghai started strong, leading 25-24 in the first quarter. But Guangdong bounced back, taking a 44-40 lead by halftime. After the break, Shanghai’s Tyler Harvey hit three 3-pointers during an 18-0 run! 😲 That put Shanghai ahead 69-66 going into the fourth quarter.
The final quarter was super close, with both teams trading baskets. But Hu’s clutch 3-pointer made all the difference! 🏀
Guangdong’s coach, Du Feng, said, “It was a tough match and I am happy we got a good start at home for the playoffs. The away matches will be even tougher and we should be well prepared.”
Beijing Royal Fighters vs. Shandong Heroes
In another exciting game, the Beijing Royal Fighters (also known as Beikong) beat the Shandong Heroes 104-99! 🎉 Grant Riller was unstoppable, scoring a game-high 30 points! 🌟
Riller set up Zou Yuchen for a slam dunk that helped the Royal Fighters take a 9-point lead. 🏀 Then, Jared Sullinger nailed a corner three, making it 46-32 for Beikong! 🚀
The action didn’t stop there! Riller zoomed coast to coast for a layup, and Beikong increased their lead. He even hit a long-distance three to end the third quarter at 79-70! 💥
Shandong didn’t give up and fought hard in the fourth quarter. Jarmar Gulley hit a big three-pointer to cut the deficit to just 6 points! But Zhang Fan’s corner three-pointer put the game out of reach, sealing the win for Beikong! 🏆
What an amazing day of basketball! Are you excited to see what happens next in the CBA playoffs? Let us know your favorite moments! 😊
Reference(s):
CBA playoffs: Guangdong edge Shanghai, Beikong beat Shandong
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