Ducks Win Beijing Derby to Reach Cba Playoffs Semifinals

Beijing Ducks Soar Past Royal Fighters to Reach CBA Playoffs Semifinals

The Beijing Ducks have secured their spot in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) playoffs semifinals after a commanding victory over the Beikong Royal Fighters. In Game 4 of the Beijing derby on Monday, the Ducks clinched a 112-95 win, taking the quarterfinal series 3-1 in the best-of-five showdown.

Starting strong, the Ducks established an early lead with Chen Ying-chun and Zhai Xiaochuan pushing the team ahead 20-9. Despite the Royal Fighters intensifying their defense in the second quarter, a three-point buzzer-beater by Eugene German ensured the Ducks held a 53-47 advantage at halftime.

Dominating the rebounds throughout the game, the Ducks continued to extend their lead. Zachary Nutall‘s buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the third quarter put the Ducks up by 15 points, leaving the Royal Fighters struggling to mount a comeback.

In an impressive team effort, seven Ducks players scored in double digits. Eugene German led the charge with 25 points and six assists. Although Grant Riller of the Royal Fighters posted a game-high 27 points, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

With this victory, the Beijing Ducks are set to face the second-seeded Shanxi Loongs in the semifinals, promising an exciting clash ahead.

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