The Liaoning Flying Leopards lit up Beijing on Wednesday night with a stellar 115-100 victory over the Beikong Royal Fighters! This win keeps them safely in fourth place, setting them up for a potential playoff bye. 🏀🔥
From the jump, Liaoning came out strong. Multiple three-pointers in the first quarter built a 10-point lead, with Dez Wells and Fu Hao delivering consistent firepower. Meanwhile, Beikong faced a two-minute scoring drought and a series of turnovers that widened the gap.
A key three-pointer from Zhao Jiwei pushed the score to 62-40. Although Beikong fought back in parts of the second half, Liaoning’s precision and teamwork kept the momentum firmly on their side. A standout moment in the fourth quarter came when Li Xiaoxu nailed a triple, helping secure the team’s 31st win of the season and pushing Zhao past a career milestone of 5,000 points!
Elsewhere in the CBA, the Qingdao Eagles cruised past the Shanghai Sharks 119-107 after a dramatic shift following Kenneth Lofton’s ejection, while the Shandong Kirin overwhelmed the Xinjiang Flying Tigers 116-79 to extend their winning streak to six games. This round of action highlights the heart-pounding drama and skill that makes CBA basketball so exciting.
Stay tuned for more epic battles and unforgettable moments on the court!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
