On Monday night in Shenyang, the Liaoning Flying Leopards roared past the reigning champs, the Guangsha Lions, 95-79, marking their second straight victory of the 2025-26 CBA season. ✨
The Leopards set the tone early, jumping to a 26-18 lead in the first quarter behind a red-hot Dez Wells. The American guard poured in 30 points, slicing through Guangsha’s defense with deep threes and acrobatic layups. Four teammates chipped in double-digit scoring, turning the game into a team showcase. 🏀🎉
Meanwhile, Guangsha leaned on Hu Jinqiu, who did his best with 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Barry Brown managed 17 points but struggled from the field, and Rayjon Tucker scored 12 points entirely from the free-throw line. Despite their late rally from beyond the arc in the fourth, they couldn’t keep pace with Liaoning’s firepower. 🔥
Liaoning responded to every Guangsha run with timely triples, sealing the deal and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. With chemistry clicking on both ends, the Leopards look like title contenders early on. 💪
Elsewhere in the league, the Qingdao Eagles dominated the Sichuan Blue Whales 96-64, and the Beijing Ducks cruised past the Xinjiang Flying Tigers 111-84. The CBA landscape is heating up—stay tuned! 👀
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CBA: Liaoning Flying Leopards crush Guangsha Lions 95-79 at home
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