🏀 Guangdong cruised to a 93-65 win over Zhejiang in Dongguan, topping their group at the 15th National Games in the Chinese mainland with a perfect 3-0 record.
Both squads entered the final group clash unbeaten. Veterans stole the show early, as forward Zhou Peng knocked down a smooth three-pointer to spark an 8-5 lead. Captain Zhao Rui then took over, racking up 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to keep the momentum on Guangdong’s side.
The second quarter saw Guangdong pull away thanks to sharp shooting and strong defense. Zhejiang’s center Yu Jiahao refused to back down, battling in the paint for a double-double of 15 points and 11 boards.
Supporting stars Hu Mingxuan and Xu Jie chipped in 14 points each, sealing a convincing 28-point victory for the hosts. With quarterfinals looming, Guangdong look like serious title contenders. Stay tuned for more high-octane hoops action! 🎉
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Guangdong defeat Zhejiang 93-65 to lead group at 15th National Games
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