In an electrifying CBA Playoffs clash, the Beijing Ducks overcame a fierce fourth-quarter surge from the Shanxi Loongs to secure a 106-99 win on the road — and grab a 2-0 series lead! 🏀
The game kicked off with Shanxi lighting up the scoreboard thanks to early three-pointers by Chen Pengyudi. Although the Ducks faced a setback when center Richard Solomon exited early with a twisted ankle, Beijing quickly regrouped. Zhou Qi stepped up with smooth moves and solid defense, helping the visitors build a six-point lead by halftime.
After the break, the Ducks kept up the pressure. Chen fired off a dazzling 10-point run in the third quarter, ensuring the home team stayed on track even after forward Zeng Fanbo, the season's CBA Most Improved Player, was sidelined by a hard fall.
Shanxi wasn’t ready to give in without a fight. In the final quarter, Zhang Ning dazzled with three long-range shots, and Hamidou Diallo pushed back with a bucket-and-one, cutting the gap to single digits and lighting up the arena with a game-high 28 points.
However, it was Chen’s calm and precise play in the dying minutes — nailing three critical triples — that kept the Ducks ahead, finishing with a team-high 23 points. This stellar display positions the three-time champions just one win away from a long-awaited trip to the CBA Finals for the first time in 10 years! 🎉
With Game Three set to be hosted by the Ducks on Friday, fans can look forward to more thrilling basketball action in this high-stakes series. Stay tuned for more updates as the journey unfolds!
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Beijing Ducks hold off Shanxi Loongs for 2-0 lead in CBA semifinals
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