The Guangsha Lions delivered a stunning performance on Monday, beating three-time defending champions Liaoning Flying Leopards 110-84 to clinch a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five CBA semifinal series. The home crowd was buzzing as the Lions turned up the heat, showcasing an energetic blend of fast breaks and sharpshooting that kept the arena on its feet. 🏀🔥
Early on, Joshua Carlton cut the deficit with a slick fade-away jumper, and soon after, James Nunnally’s pinpoint triple put Guangsha firmly in the driver’s seat at 28-20. The game took a dramatic turn when Sun Minghui picked up his fourth foul against Zhao Jiwei, forcing him off the court. However, the momentum was clearly on Guangsha’s side.
American guard Barry Brown Jr. stole the spotlight with a fast break layup followed by a deep three that pushed his game-high points tally to 30. Adding to the excitement, Sun Minghui’s sharp pass found Zhu Junlong, whose quick lay-up extended the lead even further. Despite playing with an arm injury, Wu Xiao battled through, drawing fouls and sinking key free throws that helped seal the overpowering win.
With Game Three scheduled for Thursday in Liaoning, fans are already gearing up for more high-octane basketball action. This win not only propels the Lions closer to the CBA championship but also promises a thrilling continuation of the playoffs series.
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Guangsha Lions lead Liaoning Flying Leopards 2-0 in CBA semifinals
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