Saturday's CBA playoffs delivered heart-stopping moments that left fans buzzing! In a nail-biting showdown, the Guangdong Southern Tigers pulled off a 102-98 victory over the Shanghai Sharks. With the score tied at 95-all and only 12 seconds left on the clock, Hu Mingxuan stepped up and nailed a decisive 3-pointer, finishing with 31 points. His teammate Troy Gillenwater contributed 28 points, turning the tide in a game where Shanghai had shown early promise with a 5-0 run and a brief lead in the first quarter.
Shanghai fought back hard, even orchestrating an 18-0 run in the third quarter with triple 3-pointers from Tyler Harvey, and Wang Zhelin scoring 22 points in a valiant effort. Despite the intense back-and-forth action, Guangdong managed to secure the win, with coach Du Feng remarking, "It was a tough match and I am happy we got a good start at home for the playoffs. The away matches will be even tougher and we should be well prepared."
Elsewhere on the court, an equally riveting contest unfolded as the Beijing Royal Fighters, under the Beikong banner, edged past the Shandong Heroes 104-99. Grant Riller led the charge with a game-high 30 points, complemented by key plays from Zou Yuchen and a timely three-pointer by Jared Sullinger. Although Shandong trimmed the deficit to just 6 points in a late surge, Zhang Fan's corner three ultimately sealed their fate.
These electrifying matchups highlight the unpredictable nature of CBA playoff basketball, fueling excitement for the challenges ahead. Fans and followers can look forward to more intense, action-packed games that continue to redefine basketball drama in the Chinese mainland. 🏀🔥
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CBA playoffs: Guangdong edge Shanghai, Beikong beat Shandong
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