The North Team dominated the South Team with a thrilling score of 159-136 in the 2025 CBA All-Star Game held on Sunday.
Beijing Royal Fighters' center Zou Yuchen led the charge, scoring a team-high 23 points and earning the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP).
\"The electric atmosphere pushed me to elevate my game. Winning this MVP on the 30th anniversary feels like a career milestone,\" Zou shared.
During halftime, fans were treated to a heartfelt tribute honoring the legends from the inaugural 1996 CBA All-Star Game, celebrating the iconic players and coaches who shaped Chinese basketball's 'Golden Generation'.
The competition didn't stop there. Guangdong Southern Tigers' guard Xu Jie secured his second title in the Skill Challenge Contest, while Shanxi Loongs' sharpshooter Yuan Shuai impressed everyone by scoring 25 points in the final round, successfully defending his crown in the three-point shooting contest. Adding to the excitement, wildcard entrant Chen Dengxing stole the spotlight with a gravity-defying dunk, leaping over seven teammates to win the slam dunk contest.
\"Many legends here inspired me as a child. I've trained harder than most on shooting. Scoring 25 points back-to-back is special, but I aim to break this record next time,\" Yuan expressed.
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North Team wins 2025 CBA All-Star Game as Zou Yuchen named MVP
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