In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Qingdao Eagles soared past the Zhejiang Golden Bulls 103-91 in Game 3 of the CBA playoffs, hosted in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. The arena was buzzing with energy as fans witnessed an epic showdown!
Leading the charge were the dynamic duo, Quinndary Weatherspoon and Yang Hansen. Weatherspoon dazzled with a triple-double of 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists – plus five steals – while Yang complemented with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds paired with four blocks. Their stellar performances kept the Eagles firmly in control.
After storming out of the first quarter with a 24-13 lead, the Eagles expanded their advantage to a 21-point gap by the third. Despite Zhejiang's Gabe York chipping in 28 points, a string of missed opportunities and an early fifth foul on starting center Yu Jiahao in the fourth quarter allowed Qingdao to reclaim an 18-point lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Now advancing to the quarterfinals, the Eagles are set to face the regular season champions, the Guangsha Lions, promising another action-packed battle. This win marks a memorable moment in the CBA playoffs that kept fans on the edge of their seats – a true roller coaster of basketball thrills! 🤩🏀
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Qingdao knock out Zhejiang to advance to CBA playoffs quarterfinals
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