The Beikong Royal Fighters took flight and soared past the Sichuan Blue Whales with a 111-99 victory in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, this Saturday. This win handed the Blue Whales their fourth straight loss since the 2024-25 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season kicked off. 🐲🏀
Jared Sullinger was on fire 🔥, dropping a massive double-double of 32 points and 23 rebounds for Beijing. Despite some turnovers, he dominated the court. Teammates Zhang Fan and Grant Riller each contributed 25 points, making the trio unstoppable!
Liao Sanning returned to the starting lineup and showed coach Min Lulei he was worth the trust, scoring 17 points and dishing out 14 assists with minimal turnovers. Shen Zijie, even though limited by foul trouble and playing just 28 minutes, made his presence known with five monster blocks! 🚫⛹️♂️
By the end of the third quarter, Beijing was cruising with a 91-72 lead. But the Blue Whales weren't ready to sink just yet! 🌊 Zuo Zhenian caught fire in the fourth quarter, draining four triples. Marcus Hunter and Hu Junlin joined the splash party 🎯, helping Sichuan cut the deficit to just eight points with 1 minute and 32 seconds left on the clock.
In crunch time, Shen Zijie came up clutch. He snagged a crucial offensive rebound and then denied Hunter's layup with a huge block, helping Beijing regain composure and seal the victory. 🏆
Sichuan remains winless in 16th place. They're not alone though—the Shanghai Sharks, Jiangsu Dragons, Fujian Sturgeons, and Guangzhou Loong Lions are all still searching for their first win of the season. Keep your heads up! 💪
Reference(s):
Beikong Royal Fighters extend Sichuan's losing streak to four games
cgtn.com
