In a highlight of the men's basketball group stage at the Chinese mainland's 15th National Games, co-hosts Guangdong flexed their muscles with a 93-65 victory over Zhejiang in Dongguan. With this win, they secured the top spot in their group with a perfect 3-0 record – talk about a slam dunk way to finish! 🏀
Both teams entered this clash undefeated, each sporting two wins. The tournament format is simple: the top two teams from each of the three groups, plus the two best third-place finishers, advance to the quarterfinals. So, every game is do-or-die vibes! 😅
Guangdong got off to a flying start when veteran forward Zhou Peng drained a smooth three-pointer to put his team up 8-5. Then their captain, Zhao Rui, took over. He pumped in 13 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists – almost a triple-double! 🚀
The second quarter saw Guangdong widen the gap, proving why they're serious title contenders. Zhejiang didn't go down without a fight, though. Center Yu Jiahao bullied his way inside, racking up a solid double-double with 15 points and 11 boards. Respect where it's due! 👏
Late-game heroes Hu Mingxuan and Xu Jie kept the scoreboard ticking, each adding 14 points. When the final buzzer sounded, Guangdong celebrated a 28-point triumph – a major confidence boost as the knockout rounds loom. Bring on the quarterfinals! 🏆
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Guangdong defeat Zhejiang 93-65 to lead group at 15th National Games
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