In an epic showdown, the Guangdong Southern Tigers pulled off a jaw-dropping comeback to hand the Xinjiang Flying Tigers their first loss of the new CBA season! 🏀🔥
The game didn't start in Guangdong's favor. The Southern Tigers struggled with errors and couldn't find their rhythm, missing all 11 three-point attempts in the first quarter. 😬 By the end of the first, they were trailing by 11 points at 17-28, and by halftime, the gap had widened to a daunting 20 points. It looked like a tough night ahead for the home team.
But the second half was a whole different story! Guangdong roared back to life as Troy Gillenwater, Hu Mingxuan, and Xu Jie found their groove. 🎯 They steadily chipped away at Xinjiang's lead, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. Midway through the fourth quarter, the Southern Tigers leveled the score, igniting the crowd and shifting the momentum.
In the clutch moments, Xu Jie, Du Runwang, and Gillenwater hit back-to-back triples, sealing a sensational 102-95 victory! 🏆 The arena erupted as Guangdong celebrated their incredible turnaround.
Hu Mingxuan notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Gillenwater contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, and an assist. Xu Jie, shaking off previous performances, shined with 22 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals. 💪 This win marks Guangdong's second straight victory and their first home win of the season. Next up, they'll face the Fujian Sturgeons at home on Wednesday.
This game was one for the books! Stay tuned for more CBA action as the season heats up. 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
