Beijing Ducks Soar Over Liaoning in Epic 106-105 Victory 🦆🏀
In a nail-biting showdown on Friday night, the Beijing Ducks edged past the Liaoning Flying Leopards with a 106-105 win, handing the three-time defending champions their third straight defeat in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Talk about a clutch performance! 😱
The game kicked off with Liaoning’s Kyle Fogg sinking a three-pointer right off the bat. Fogg was on fire, later missing a shot only for Han Dejun to snag the rebound and set him up again, pushing the Flying Leopards ahead by six. 🔥
But the Ducks weren't about to let that slide. Eugene German seized an opportunity when Han lost the ball, racing down the court to dish an assist to Zeng Fanbo for a spectacular dunk! 🏀💥 Beijing was trailing 51-43, but the momentum was shifting. German's long pass to Richard Solomon for another slam narrowed the gap even more.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Ducks took flight with a 9-0 run, flipping the script and taking the lead. Chen Ying-chun nailed a triple, extending their edge to 95-87. The crowd was going wild! 🎉
Wang Lanqin's three-pointer brought Liaoning back within two points, and with 39 seconds left, the tension was through the roof. Fogg, en route to a game-high 45 points, was fouled while sinking a jumper and made the free throw, closing the gap to just one. Could Liaoning pull off a comeback? 🤔
With under nine seconds remaining, Fogg had the ball and a chance to steal the win. He launched a three-pointer, but Zeng Fanbo came up clutch with a block that sealed the game for Beijing. The Ducks held on tightly to their one-point lead, soaring to third place in the standings. Meanwhile, the Flying Leopards have some regrouping to do after dropping to sixth with their third consecutive loss. 🦅
This game was a rollercoaster of emotions and a true testament to the competitive spirit of the CBA. Can't wait to see what happens next! Stay tuned, hoops fans! 🏀✨
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CBA: Beijing hands Liaoning third straight defeat by 106-105 margin
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