Yesterday (Dec 18), the Qingdao Eagles roared past the Nanjing Monkey Kings 99-88 at home in Qingdao’s Shandong Province, extending their 2025-26 CBA season-opening streak to 3-0 🏀🔥
American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon was unstoppable, drilling 16 of 20 shots from the field and sinking 19 of 20 free throws for a season-high 56 points. He hit double figures in each of the first three quarters, helping the Eagles build an 84-66 lead before cruising to an 11-point victory 💪
Weatherspoon became the first player in the CBA this season to crack the 50-point mark, showcasing an offensive masterclass that had fans buzzing from Qingdao to Ho Chi Minh City 🤩
Meanwhile in Beijing, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers edged the Beijing Royal Fighters 105-95 on the road. The Royal Fighters lost All-Star big man Shen Zijie to an early ankle injury, and Xinjiang capitalized, pouring in 66 first-half points to grab a 17-point halftime lead.
Beijing tried to mount a comeback behind Grant Riller’s drives and Zou Yuchen’s outside shooting, but could only trim the gap to eight in the third quarter before the Flying Tigers pulled away 🔥 Both teams are now 2-1 on the season.
Other Thursday results:
- Ningbo Rockets 81-72 Shenzhen Leopards
- Fujian Sturgeons 80-98 Guangsha Lions
- Jilin Northeast Tigers 90-80 Tianjin Pioneers
- Shanxi Loongs 102-91 Zhejiang Golden Bulls
Stay tuned—more CBA thrills are on the horizon! 🌟
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Weatherspoon leads Qingdao to victory over Nanjing with epic 56 points
cgtn.com
