An electrifying Game 5 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Finals kept fans on the edge of their seats! The Beijing Ducks narrowly defeated the Guangsha Lions 94-92 in Hangzhou, eastern Zhejiang Province, as the series now stands at 3-2. 🏀
Eugene German was on fire with 21 points and nine assists, igniting the Ducks' strong start with a breakaway layup after an impressive steal. Zhou Qi also shined, logging a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds while adding four blocks to bolster the defense. The bench stepped up too, with Chen Ying-Chun scoring 14 points, helping the Ducks' reserves outscore their rivals.
For the Lions, Barry Brown and Hu Jinqiu led the charge with 27 points each. Brown facilitated with nine assists, while Hu grabbed 14 rebounds to keep his team in the game. Despite Sun Minghui's 13 points and a double-double from Josh Carlton off the bench, Guangsha couldn’t hold off Beijing’s relentless comeback.
The game was a rollercoaster from the start. After an early 10-0 run fueled by solid defense, the score was tied in the second quarter before the Lions surged ahead at halftime. Beijing battled back in the third quarter with timely three-pointers from Chen and Lei Meng to reclaim the lead. In a dramatic fourth quarter, the tension peaked as Hu’s clutch three-pointer tied the game with less than two minutes remaining. A crucial block by German, followed by timely free throws from Zhai Xiaochuan in the final seconds, sealed the nail-biting 94-92 victory. 😎
The win sets the stage for a decisive Game 6 as Beijing hosts the Lions on Tuesday. This matchup had more twists than your favorite binge-worthy series—stay tuned for more heart-pounding CBA Finals action!
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Beijing Ducks edge Guangsha Lions 94-92 to stay in fight for CBA title
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