🏀 Upsets and Comebacks in the CBA! 🏀
The Chinese Basketball Association saw some jaw-dropping action on Tuesday night! The Shenzhen Leopards roared loud, ending the Zhejiang Golden Bulls' impressive ten-game winning streak with a nail-biting 105-102 victory on the road. Talk about turning the tables! 😱
Despite chilling near the bottom of the standings, Shenzhen showed they're not to be underestimated. The first quarter was a tight 21-21 tie, setting the stage for an intense showdown. Zhejiang tried to flex in the second quarter, with Wang Zilu sinking a sweet three-pointer for a brief 7-point lead. But Shenzhen wasn't having it! 💪
Trevor Thompson was on fire! 🔥 After Sonny Weems dazzled with a brilliant solo run, Thompson powered through double coverage to score under the basket. His nimble footwork had fans on their feet as he racked up more points. By halftime, Shenzhen had flipped the script, leading by 14 points! 👏
But Zhejiang wasn't backing down. After the break, they launched a fierce comeback led by Gabe York. He made a decisive drive to the basket, cutting Shenzhen's lead to just 6 points. With only 12.3 seconds left, the former Indiana Pacers star hit a sensational three-pointer, narrowing the gap to two points. The tension was real! 😱
Despite York's last-second heroics, Shenzhen held their ground, successfully halting Zhejiang's winning streak. What a game! 🎉
In other epic action, the Fujian Sturgeons finally ended their 15-game losing streak, defeating the Jiangsu Dragons at home! 🐟✨
Both teams have been struggling this season, but Fujian came out swinging. They had three players, including Zou Yang and Zeng Lingxuan, scoring over 20 points each, leading to a 103-96 win. High-fives all around! 🙌
Jiangsu started strong with an 11-2 run and led by seven points after the first quarter. But Fujian wasn't about to let them steal the spotlight. Young guns Zou and Zeng stepped up, helping Fujian overtake Jiangsu by three points before the final quarter. Zou then scored five points in a row, expanding the gap to 11 points. They kept the momentum till the buzzer, securing their second win of the season! 🏆
Basketball fans, the CBA is heating up, and we can't wait to see what's next! Stay tuned for more slam dunks and surprise victories! 🏀🔥
Reference(s):
CBA: Shenzhen end Zhejiang's winning run, Fujian beat Jiangsu
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