The Liaoning Flying Leopards soared to their second consecutive victory in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), triumphing over the Jilin Northeast Tigers with a score of 112-99 in Shenyang. 🏀🔥
Zhao Jiwei had a standout performance, racking up a team-high 23 points and dishing out 9 assists. His exceptional night not only led Liaoning to victory but also saw him surpass Guo Ailun to become the all-time assists leader in team history with 2,581 made field goals. 🙌
From the start, Zhao was on fire, sinking two three-pointers in the first quarter and setting up easy baskets for his teammates, helping Liaoning maintain a close 28-24 lead. Despite a strong counterattack by Jilin in the second quarter, led by Dominique Jones and Tomas Kyzlink, which pushed Jilin to a 56-49 lead at halftime, Liaoning bounced back in the second half.
In the third quarter, Zhao and teammate Zhang Zhenlin ramped up their offensive aggression, constantly attacking the paint. Kyle Fogg matched Jones with his explosive plays, allowing Liaoning to outscore Jilin 31-20 in the quarter and reclaim the lead at 80-76. 🏆
The fourth quarter saw Zhao continue his hot streak with more three-pointers, driving an 11-3 run that extended Liaoning's lead to double digits. Although Dominique Jones put up an impressive 42 points for Jilin, his efforts couldn't reverse the tide, securing a solid win for Liaoning.
In other CBA action, Guangsha Lions clinched a 105-98 victory over the Nanjing Monkey Kings on the road, avoiding their third consecutive loss. Barry Brown Jr. led Guangsha with a game-high 38 points. 🦁🏀
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Liaoning beat Jilin for 2nd straight win on Zhao Jiwei's career night
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