The Shanxi Loongs are on fire! 🔥 In an electrifying match at home, they narrowly defeated the three-time defending champions, the Liaoning Flying Leopards, with a nail-biting 95-94 victory. This marks their fifth win in a row, propelling them to second place in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) standings. 🏀💪
The game was intense from the start. Liaoning's Zhang Zhenlin showcased his skills early on, finding Dezmine Wells who sank a stunning triple, giving Liaoning a 2-point lead in the first quarter. The crowd was on the edge of their seats! 😱
But Shanxi's Zhang Ning wasn't about to let the champions run away with the game. Scoring a team-high 22 points, Zhang Ning was unstoppable. One of the highlights was his impressive fadeaway jumper, nailed while being fouled by Wells himself. Talk about ice in his veins! ❄️🏹
This victory is more than just a win; it's a statement. The Loongs are showing the league that they're a force to be reckoned with. Fans across China are buzzing with excitement as the team climbs the ranks. Could the championship be within their grasp? 🏆🤔
Stay tuned, basketball fans! The CBA just got a whole lot more interesting. 🙌
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Shanxi beat defending champions Liaoning and climb to second place
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