What a game! The Guangdong Southern Tigers pulled off an epic comeback, turning a 19-point deficit into an 85-77 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions on Thursday night in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. 🐯🔥
The match started rough for the Southern Tigers. Shots weren't falling, and by halftime, they trailed 48-29. The Tigers missed 11 out of 14 three-pointers in the first quarter, with key players like Xu Jie, Huang Rongqi, and Du Runwang struggling to find the net.
Meanwhile, the Loong Lions were on fire! 🔥 Tahjere McCall and Davion Warren were unstoppable, charging through the Tigers' defense and capitalizing on a five-minute scoring drought from the visitors.
But the Tigers weren't ready to give up just yet! 🐯💪 The third quarter was a total game-changer. The Southern Tigers roared back with a massive 22-2 run, outscoring the Loong Lions 33-11. Xu Jie, Zhang Haojia, and Troy Gillenwater combined for an impressive 43 points, turning the tide and leading 62-59 by the end of the third quarter.
The final quarter was a nail-biter! 😱 Yuan Zhaoyao hit back-to-back triples for the Loong Lions, and McCall kept pushing, causing trouble for the Tigers' defense. With just two minutes left, the Loong Lions led 77-76.
But in a dramatic twist, the Loong Lions couldn't score again! 🚫 Xu Jie knocked down a clutch three-pointer to regain the lead at 79-77. He then assisted Gillenwater for a decisive jumper. As the clock ticked down, Gillenwater and Huang Rongqi sealed the deal with four free throws, handing the Loong Lions their third straight loss.
The Southern Tigers' incredible comeback extends their winning streak in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) to seven games! 🎉🏀
Stay tuned for more thrilling sports action and keep roaring, Tigers fans! 🐯❤️
Reference(s):
Southern Tigers rally to beat Loong Lions for seventh straight win
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