Basketball fans, get ready for some high-energy action! The Guangsha Lions ignited the court in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, as they secured a 109-98 victory over the Liaoning Flying Leopards in Game 3 of the CBA Playoffs. With that win, they swept the three-time defending champs 3-0 and earned their spot in this season's CBA Finals. 🔥
The game was a rollercoaster from the start. Although the Flying Leopards jumped out early, Guangsha rallied in the second quarter, outscoring them 41-21 to grab a solid lead by halftime. In a physical third period, the gap widened further, and nothing could stop the Lions from maintaining their momentum.
Standout performances lit up the arena: Hu Jinqiu dazzled with 36 points and 10 rebounds, Barry Brown contributed 25 points, nine assists, and four steals, while Sun Minghui added 17 points and nine assists. Despite efforts from Zhao Jiwei and Dez Wells—each posting 17 points—the Flying Leopards fell short, struggling with key stats such as rebounds and assists.
Up next for Guangsha is a showdown for the championship title. They will face the winner from the clash between the Beijing Ducks and Shanxi Loongs, with the Ducks currently holding a 2-0 series lead as they gear up for Game 3 at home. Get ready for more electrifying basketball action!
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Guangsha Lions sweep past Liaoning Flying Leopards to reach CBA Finals
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