The Hangzhou basketball scene was on fire last night as the Guangsha Lions narrowly edged out their local rivals, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, with a nail-biting 102-98 victory in the latest installment of the Battle of Hangzhou. 🏀🔥
The game kicked off with the Golden Bulls charging ahead, thanks to the hot shooting of Gabe York, who set the tone early and helped Zhejiang establish a double-digit lead. The Lions struggled to keep up, but Sun Minghui kept them in the game with some clutch perimeter shots. By halftime, Zhejiang was up 64-54, and things were looking golden for the Bulls. 🐂✨
But the Lions weren't ready to roll over just yet. In the second half, Guangsha's top scorer Barry Brown found his groove, unleashing a flurry of drives and three-pointers that had the crowd roaring. 🦁🚀 The fourth quarter turned into an epic showdown between Brown and York, each player trading buckets and highlights that had fans on the edge of their seats. In the final moments, a fatigued York couldn't convert a crucial free throw and a three-pointer, allowing the Lions to hold onto their slim lead and secure the win. 🙌🎯
Meanwhile, in another key matchup, the Beijing Ducks, missing key players Zhou Qi and Zeng Fanbo, soared past the Fujian Sturgeons with a 105-89 victory. 🦆💪 The game was tight through the first three quarters, but Beijing turned up the heat in the final period, showcasing some lockdown defense that limited Fujian to just 12 points on 2-for-17 shooting. This win snapped the Ducks' two-game skid and improved their impressive home record to 12-1. 🏠🔥
The CBA action this season is nothing short of electrifying, and with performances like these, it's clear that Chinese basketball is on the rise. Can't wait to see what happens next! 👀🏀
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CBA: Guangsha edges Zhejiang in thrilling Battle of Hangzhou
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