Hey there, basketball fans! In a thrilling Game 3 showdown at home in Dongguan, Guangdong Southern Tigers powered past the Shanghai Sharks 115-92, keeping their stellar record of never missing a quarterfinal in the CBA postseason. 🏀🔥
Shanghai jumped out to an early 21-13 lead, but Guangdong quickly turned the tide. Star players Xu Jie, Hu Mingxuan, and Darius Bazley ignited an 11-0 run, setting the stage for an epic comeback. Xu shined with 11 slick assists, fueling the momentum that saw the Tigers dominate early on.
The second quarter felt like a highlight reel with Xu and Bazley charging through defenses and sinking shots from downtown. Ren’s buzzer-beater two-point jumper boosted the home team to a 70-53 lead by halftime, sparking cheers from a buzzing crowd. 🚀
The intensity rose in the third quarter when physical play took center stage. Ren was ejected after throwing a punch at Shanghai’s Wang Zhelin, who later exited the game due to an injury. With the Sharks down a key player, Guangdong kept the pressure on, and Shanghai couldn’t mount a comeback in the final quarter.
Now, the Southern Tigers set their sights on the next challenge as they prepare to face the Shanxi Loongs in the upcoming round. The CBA playoffs continue to deliver non-stop action, proving once again why basketball unites us all!
Upcoming quarterfinal matchups include:
- Liaoning Flying Leopards vs. Xinjiang Flying Tigers
- Guangsha Lions vs. Qingdao Eagles
- Beijing Ducks vs. Beikong Royal Fighters
- Shanxi Loongs vs. Guangdong Southern Tigers
Stay tuned for more high-energy moments on the court! 🙌
Reference(s):
Guangdong eliminate Shanghai to maintain CBA postseason record
cgtn.com
