In an electrifying CBA first-round playoff game, Tyler Harvey stepped up for the Shanghai Sharks with a buzzer-beater that sealed a 104-103 overtime win against the Guangdong Southern Tigers. With only 1.6 seconds left on the clock in east China's Shanghai Municipality, the Sharks were down 103-101, and every second counted.
The play unfolded in a blink: a quick throw from Liu Zheng found Harvey, who didn’t even have time to dribble before launching a shot over a defender’s fingertips. As the buzzer sounded, the ball dropped through the net, igniting the arena and tying the series 1-1. Fans erupted with cheers and a few excited emojis—talk about an epic moment! 🏀🔥
Harvey led his team with a standout performance, scoring 33 points along with 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in 47 minutes of hard-fought play. While only teammates Wang Zhelin and Li Hongquan reached the double-digit mark, Harvey's heroics were the spark the Sharks needed.
On the other side, the Guangdong Southern Tigers showcased balanced scoring with six players, including their five starters, piling on points. Troy Gillenwater contributed 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Xu Jie added 21 points from beyond the arc. Guangdong had a golden chance when Hu Mingxuan stepped to the free throw line in the final OT seconds, but missed both shots, leaving the door open for Shanghai's dramatic turnaround.
The series is now tied at 1-1, with Game 3 set to take place in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, on Friday. This playoff battle is one for the books, promising more nail-biting moments as the teams clash in a bid for victory.
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