The Guangsha Lions delivered a stunning performance, defeating the three-time defending champions, the Liaoning Flying Leopards, with a decisive 101-88 victory on the road. This win marks Guangsha’s fourth consecutive triumph in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league.
The highly anticipated matchup saw both teams locked in a tight battle during the first half, with Guangsha leading by only four points at halftime. However, the third quarter proved pivotal. Liaoning struggled on both ends of the court, managing just 14 points, while Guangsha exploded with 36 points, outscoring their opponents by a remarkable 22 points in the quarter. Despite Liaoning’s efforts to mount a comeback in the final quarter, the deficit was too great to overcome.
In another thrilling game, the Shanghai Sharks extended their winning streak to an impressive 13 games by overcoming the Tianjin Pioneers 132-108. Early in the game, Tianjin’s star forward David James sank three consecutive three-pointers, helping his team build a double-digit lead. However, Shanghai’s top scorer, Kenneth Lofton Jr., turned the tide with a season-high 43 points, leading the Sharks to a remarkable comeback victory.
Elsewhere in the league, the Guangdong Southern Tigers edged out the Shenzhen Leopards with a 91-84 win, and the Shandong Kylins defeated the Nanjing Monkey Kings 129-116, even without their key shooting guard, Lin Wei. The Beikong Royal Fighters also secured a comfortable 109-92 victory against the Jilin Northeast Tigers.
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CBA: Guangsha stun Liaoning, Shanghai rally for 13th straight win
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