The Xinjiang Flying Tigers 🐯 soared over the Beijing Ducks 🦆 with a 108-97 victory in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Monday night. This win keeps their home court unbeaten streak alive in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season! 🏀🔥
Starting strong, the Flying Tigers unleashed Q.J. Peterson into the lineup to amp up the game's pace. And boy, did it pay off! Peterson was on fire, sinking 3 out of 5 shots from beyond the arc, racking up nine of his game-high 30 points in the first quarter alone. Talk about a sharpshooter! 🎯💥
The Beijing Ducks weren't quacking softly either. Richard Solomon contributed eight points early on, keeping the Ducks close at 27-24 by the end of the first quarter. 🦆💪
In the second quarter, the Ducks turned up the heat on defense, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on fast breaks. Zeng Fanbo and Solomon were flying high with slam dunks that shifted the momentum, pushing the Ducks ahead 52-49 at halftime. 🏃♂️💨
But the third quarter was a plot twist straight out of a thriller! 😱 The Ducks hit a scoring slump for four long minutes, and the Flying Tigers pounced with a massive 19-0 run. The drought was finally broken when Eugene German nailed a three-pointer for the Ducks six minutes in. By the end of the quarter, the Ducks were trying to catch up at 79-73. ⏳⏱️
In the final quarter, Zeng tried to rally Beijing with some clutch plays, including back-to-back three-pointers and a big block on Peterson. But the Flying Tigers had too many weapons in their arsenal. They maintained a steady lead, and when Elfuratt Mohetaner drilled Xinjiang's 15th three-pointer of the night, it was game over for the Ducks. 🏹🏆
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers' home winning streak remains unbroken, and they've definitely made a statement this season. Keep an eye on these tigers—they're roaring loud and proud! 🐯🎉
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Xinjiang Flying Tigers beat Beijing Ducks to remain undefeated at home
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