The Beijing Ducks fired up the Chinese Basketball Association semifinals on Sunday in Taiyuan, beating the Shanxi Loongs 102-94 to take a 1-0 series lead. The game was a rollercoaster of energy and skill that kept fans on the edge of their seats. 🚀
Chen Ying-Chun and Eugene German lit up the court with 23 points each, combining for 18 assists to keep the momentum flowing. Notably, star center Zhou Qi made a dramatic comeback off the bench from injury with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, along with two key blocks.
On the Shanxi side, only three players — Brandon Goodwin, Hamidou Diallo, and Trey Kell — reached double-digit points. Despite their efforts and a few impressive three-pointers, Shanxi couldn’t overcome Beijing’s sharp shooting and strategic runs, including a critical 19-2 burst in the second quarter.
Locked in with a 1-0 advantage in the series, the Beijing Ducks now set their sights on Game 2 on Tuesday. Get ready for more high-energy basketball action in this thrilling playoff showdown! 🏀🔥
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Beijing Ducks beat Shanxi Loongs to lead 1-0 in CBA playoff semifinals
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