In a thrilling showdown in Hangzhou, the Beijing Ducks defied the odds with a 94-92 victory over the Guangsha Lions in Game 5 of the CBA Finals. The win cuts their series deficit to 3-2, igniting hope for a title run. Fans on mobiles and everywhere are buzzing over this edge-of-the-seat finish! 🏀🔥
Eugene German stole the spotlight with 21 points and nine assists. His breakaway layup ignited a 10-0 run that put the Ducks in control early on. Zhou Qi also shined by registering a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, along with four blocks. The bench came through too, as Chen Ying-Chun contributed 14 crucial points, helping the reserves outscore Guangsha 41-19.
It wasn’t a one-sided battle, though. For the Guangsha Lions, Barry Brown and Hu Jinqiu each dropped 27 points. Hu's 14 rebounds fueled the team's efforts, and even though the Lions managed a halftime lead of 52-47 after a gritty second quarter, Beijing fought back. The third quarter saw both sides neck-and-neck, with the scores tied at 59-59 thanks to timely three-pointers by Chen and Lei Meng.
The fourth quarter delivered all the drama fans crave. Guangsha's Hu kicked things into high gear by nailing a game-tying three-pointer with less than two minutes to go. However, a critical block by German and clutch free throws by captain Zhai Xiaochuan—with just 10.2 seconds left on the clock—sealed the win for Beijing. Now, all eyes turn to Game 6 on Tuesday as the Ducks host the Lions in another must-watch battle.
This dramatic contest is a reminder that, just like the fast-paced trends in tech and lifestyle, every second in sports counts. Whether you're watching on your mobile or catching up later with friends, moments like these keep the excitement alive among passionate fans across South and Southeast Asia! 😮🎉
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Beijing Ducks edge Guangsha Lions 94-92 to stay in fight for CBA title
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