🏀 Buzzer beater alert in Beijing!
The Beijing Royal Fighters edged the Fujian Sturgeons 94-91 at home on Monday after nearly blowing a 23-point lead. With just 5.1 seconds left and the game tied at 91, Grant Riller's inbound found guard Liao unguarded beyond the arc. The 24-year-old didn't blink—his game-winning three sliced through the net just before time expired, securing the Fighters' sixth win of the season.
Liao finished with 11 points and 10 assists, his only triple of the night, but what a moment it was! Zhu Songwei poured in a team-high 27 points and Riller added 26, each knocking down three shots from downtown.
The Fujian Sturgeons staged a furious rally, led by Zeng Lingxuan's historic performance. He scored a game-high 33 points on 11-of-14 shooting and became the first player in CBA history to hit at least nine threes at a perfect 100% clip in a single game.
Other CBA action
- Tianjin Pioneers 98, Guangzhou Loong Lions 93: Javion Hamlet led Tianjin with 28 points, while Scottie James grabbed 23 points and 18 rebounds.
- Zhejiang Golden Bulls 103, Sichuan Blue Whales 68: Dakari Johnson posted a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds, extending Sichuan's winless streak to 14 games.
Stay tuned for more CBA thrills as the season heats up! 🎉
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Liao sinks game-winning three for Royal Fighters against Sturgeons
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