In an electrifying display, the Shanxi Loongs overcame a tough early deficit to steamroll past the Guangdong Southern Tigers 124-106 in Game 3 of the CBA playoff quarterfinals in Dongguan. With a 3-0 series sweep secured, Shanxi now sets its sights on the semifinals.
The game kicked off with Guangdong grabbing a quick 5-0 lead, but Shanxi responded with precision. Key three-pointers from Jia Mingru, Zhang Ning, and standout Hamidou Diallo—who dropped 25 points and snagged 12 rebounds in less than 25 minutes—shifted the momentum. Bench hero Trey Kell III added 18 points, and five other players chipped in with double-digit scores. 🏀🔥
Although Guangdong's shooters, including Troy Gillenwater who led with 36 points off the bench, lit up in parts of the game, the team couldn’t keep pace. Shanxi's aggressive run in the third quarter, where they outscored the hosts 25-13, laid the groundwork for a commanding lead. In the fourth quarter, Xing Zhiqiang’s timely three-pointers extended the margin to 20 points, sealing Guangdong’s fate.
Now, all eyes turn to the upcoming semifinal, where Shanxi will face the winner between the Beijing Ducks and the Beikong Royal Fighters. With fast breaks and buzzer-beaters, this playoff season is serving up all the excitement for hoops fans!
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Shanxi sweep past Guangdong to reach CBA postseason semifinals
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