In a high-octane showdown on Saturday, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls roared back to defeat the Qingdao Eagles 98-86 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, dodging a third straight loss. 🚀
The Eagles soared early with a 10-2 lead, but the Golden Bulls didn't flinch. They charged back with a fierce 10-0 run, capped by a spectacular three-point play from Yu Jiahao, tying the first quarter at 20-20. Talk about intense!
Quinndary Weatherspoon was on fire for Qingdao in the second quarter, sinking shots from deep and attacking the rim. But Zhejiang's dynamic duo, Paris Bass and Damian Jones, kept their cool, nudging their team ahead 45-42 by halftime. 😎
Then came the third quarter, where Paris Bass truly unleashed the beast! 🦁 He racked up 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a whopping 4 steals in this quarter alone. The Bulls outscored the Eagles 33-20, soaring to a 78-62 lead. Bass was unstoppable!
The Eagles tried to flap back into the game, trimming the gap to single digits early in the fourth thanks to Weatherspoon's efforts. But Zhejiang's Cheng Shuaipeng, Yu, and Lu Wenbo had other plans. They nailed clutch jumpers, stretching the lead back to 15 points and sealing the deal. Game over, man! 🎯
Bass was undeniably the MVP of the night, dropping a jaw-dropping triple-double of 34 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, along with 7 steals and 2 blocks. That's some serious stats! 🔥
Weatherspoon put up a valiant fight for Qingdao with 32 points, while his teammate Yang Hansen impressed with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, plus 5 assists and 4 blocks.
With this victory, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls not only snapped their potential losing streak but also showcased their resilience and team spirit. Can't wait to see what they bring to the court next! 🏀👏
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Zhejiang Golden Bulls beat Qingdao Eagles to avoid 3rd straight loss
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