Wow! What a game! 🏀 Last night in Dongguan, the Guangdong Southern Tigers pulled off an electrifying 121-119 victory over the Shanxi Loongs, thanks to Xu Jie's clutch buzzer-beater. Talk about a nail-biter! 😱
From the get-go, it was clear this wasn't just any regular CBA match. With both teams racking up a total of 34 fouls, things got heated on the court. The intense showdown even saw players like Wang Shaojie from Guangdong and Shanxi's Hamidou Diallo, Jiao Hailong, and Xing Zhiqiang fouling out before the final whistle.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle. Brandon Goodwin and Diallo teamed up to give Shanxi an early lead, but Guangdong's Troy Gillenwater and Adonis Arms kept their team in the game. By the end of the quarter, Shanxi was up by just two points, 29-27.
Guangdong fired back in the second quarter with Du Runwang joining forces with Gillenwater for a 12-4 run, flipping the script to a 41-35 lead. But just when it seemed they were pulling away, a scoring drought let Shanxi creep back in, tying things up at 60-60 by halftime.
The third quarter was more of the same heart-pounding action. Gillenwater was on fire for Guangdong, but Shanxi's Liu Chuanxing and Yuan Shuai answered every challenge. An epic dunk set up by Diallo for Liu put Shanxi ahead 92-90 heading into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Guangdong struggled to contain Liu's dominance in the paint. Shanxi stretched their lead to 104-94, thanks to clutch triples from Yuan and Goodwin. But Guangdong wasn't about to back down! Du Runwang became the hero, nailing three straight shots from beyond the arc. With just 19 seconds left, Goodwin's three-pointer tied the game at 119-119.
With the game on the line, all eyes were on Xu Jie. ⏱️ Dribbling down the clock, he made his move with just three seconds left, slicing through the defense to sink a jumper as time expired! 🏆 The crowd went wild as Guangdong secured the win, leaving Shanxi stunned with no time to respond.
This victory snaps Guangdong's losing streak and showcases the sheer excitement that CBA basketball brings to the court. Can't wait to see what happens next! 🔥
Reference(s):
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