In an electrifying showdown on Sunday night, the Sichuan Blue Whales shocked the basketball world by defeating the Guangdong Southern Tigers 104-94 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. This wasn't just any win—it was Sichuan's first victory over the CBA powerhouse in over seven years! 🎉
American guard Edmond Sumner was the star of the night, dropping a jaw-dropping double-double with 32 points and 11 rebounds, along with seven assists and three steals. Talk about beast mode! 💪🔥
But the real magic happened in the third quarter. Sumner went off, scoring half of his points in that period alone. The Blue Whales outscored the Southern Tigers 41-15 in the third quarter, flipping a 57-51 halftime deficit into a commanding 92-72 lead by the end of the quarter. That's what we call a comeback! 🚀
\"He is very self-disciplined and sets a very good example for our domestic players,\" Sichuan's head coach Han Shuo told CGTN Sports Scene's Liu Jiaqi. \"His attitude in life, training, and towards the game is very worthy of learning for the young players.\"
Sichuan's defense was on point too. Although Guangdong's Xu Jie scored a season-high 32 points, the Blue Whales limited his field goal attempts to just two in the crucial third quarter. With Xu's offensive power contained, the shorthanded Southern Tigers struggled to keep up, and had to watch Sichuan seal the deal. 🔒🏀
This game was a testament to the Blue Whales' resilience and team spirit. Fans are already buzzing about what this could mean for the rest of the season. Keep your eyes peeled—this is just the beginning! 👀✨
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Sichuan upset Guangdong with breakout rally in third quarter
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