Last night in the Chinese mainland’s CBA, defending champions the Guangsha Lions soared to a 102-79 victory over the Beijing Royal Fighters, powered by an explosive performance from Barry Brown. The reigning CBA Finals MVP dropped a game-high 26 points and dished out six assists, setting the tone from the opening tip-off. 🔥
Brown and guard Sun Minghui opened fire early, with Brown assisting Zhu Junlong for a sweet corner three that put the Lions up 14-8. A few minutes later, Sun found Brown on the wing for another triple, and by the end of the first quarter, Guangsha led 35-18. It felt like a highlight reel in every possession! 📽️✨
In the second quarter, Brown continued to dazzle, feeding Zhu on a fastbreak layup and knocking down a deep three of his own. Rayjon Tucker chipped in 12 points, helping Guangsha to a 65-42 halftime cushion. Meanwhile, the Royal Fighters struggled to connect—shooting just 41 percent for the night, nearly 20 points below their season average.
The only bright spot for Beijing was Reggie Perry, who poured in 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. With the 23-point win, the Lions extended their win streak to seven games and cemented their spot atop the standings. If they keep this up, they’ll be tough to stop come playoff time! 🏆
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Brown powers Guangsha Lions to big win against Beijing Royal Fighters
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