The Shanghai Sharks are on fire! 🔥 Last night, they secured their sixth consecutive victory by edging out the Shenzhen Leopards 103-99 in an electrifying game on the road. The star of the show? None other than Kenneth Lofton, who dazzled fans with a stunning triple-double, racking up 22 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists. 🏀💫
The game kicked off with a burst of energy from the Leopards. He Xining nailed a three-pointer, followed by another triple from Markell Johnson, putting Shenzhen ahead by five points. But the Sharks weren't about to back down! 🦈💪 In the second quarter, Lofton and his crew found their groove, turning the tides and taking a six-point lead into halftime. The momentum was shifting, and the Sharks were hungry for victory. 🦈✨
The action intensified in the third quarter. Lofton and D.J. Wilson sank back-to-back three-pointers, extending Shanghai's lead. 🏹📈 Shenzhen's Zhou Peng battled back with his own triple, narrowing the gap to just three points. But Lofton was unstoppable! He drove to the basket with finesse, adding crucial layups that kept the Sharks ahead. 🏃♂️💨 With less than a minute on the clock, Lofton sealed the deal with another slick move to the hoop, putting the icing on the cake for Shanghai. 🎂🎉
The final buzzer sounded, and the Sharks celebrated a well-deserved four-point win. This victory bumps them up to 15th place, while the Leopards slip to 18th. 🚀📊 The energy was electric, and fans are already buzzing about what's next for this unstoppable team. Can the Sharks keep riding this wave? 🌊 Stay tuned! 📰⚡
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Lofton tallies triple-double to hand Shanghai 6th straight victory
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