Guo Haowen was on fire! 🔥 In an electrifying game on Monday night, he led the Nanjing Monkey Kings to a thrilling 126-119 overtime victory against the Ningbo Rockets in east China's Jiangsu Province.
After joining the Monkey Kings this season following his departure from the Shanghai Sharks, Guo has quickly become a fan favorite. Averaging 23.3 points in his first three games, he's been unstoppable — and the Rockets definitely felt the heat!
Guo started heating up in the second quarter, dropping 9 points in just 8 minutes, going 4-for-7 from the field. But he was just warming up! In the third quarter, he exploded with 11 points, including two clutch field goals and six free throws.
Despite Guo's stellar performance, the Monkey Kings found themselves down by nine points, 109-100, with just five minutes left in the fourth quarter. Talk about pressure! 😱
Enter Guo Haowen: the hero we all needed. 🦸♂️ He nailed a clutch three-pointer with just 71 seconds left to tie the game at 114-114, sending fans into a frenzy!
In overtime, Guo wasn't done yet. Alongside teammate Zeng Fanri, they sank six straight free throws, sealing the deal for their third win in the last five games. Guo finished the night with a game-high 31 points and 9 rebounds. Absolute legend!
Meanwhile, over in Chengdu, the Zhejiang Lions roared 🦁 to a 118-107 victory against the Sichuan Blue Whales, extending their winning streak to five games.
Zhejiang jumped to an early lead and never looked back. Big men Nathan Knight and Hu Jinqiu combined for an impressive 52 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Their teamwork was off the charts!
Sichuan fought hard in the fourth quarter, but the Lions' defense proved too strong. With this win, the Lions continue to dominate while the Blue Whales extend their losing streak to five. Ouch! 😬
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Guo Haowen saves Nanjing Monkey Kings against Ningbo Rockets
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