The Shanghai Sharks made a splash last night! 🦈 They stormed past the Zhejiang Golden Bulls with a stunning 124-94 victory in Shanghai, ending their six-game losing streak and bagging their second win of the season. 🎉
The game started with the Golden Bulls charging ahead on an 11-6 run. But the Sharks weren't about to let them steal the show. In the last four minutes of the first quarter, Kenneth Lofton Jr. 🏀 stepped up big time, dropping eight points, dishing two assists, and swatting a block, turning the tide to lead 28-25.
Lofton was on fire! 🔥 In the second quarter, he continued to dominate, crashing through Zhejiang's defense like a tidal wave. The Golden Bulls tried doubling up on him, but that just left them vulnerable elsewhere. The Sharks took full advantage, outscoring them 39-27 and diving into halftime with a 67-52 lead.
If the Golden Bulls thought they could regroup after the break, the Sharks had other plans. Less than two minutes into the third quarter, they extended their lead to 72-52. Lofton led a jaw-dropping 15-0 run, pushing the score to 99-66. Talk about making a statement! 💥 The game was all but wrapped up, and the Sharks were riding high.
Zhejiang tried to rally in the final quarter, shuffling their lineup and fighting to the buzzer. But the gap was just too wide. Without consistent scoring, their comeback dreams slipped away. In the end, the Golden Bulls had to accept defeat and left Shanghai with a tough loss.
This victory is a big deal for the Sharks, who showed they've got that killer instinct back. Keep an eye on them as the season heats up! 👀🔥
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Shanghai Sharks upset Zhejiang Golden Bulls, end 6-game losing streak
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