🏀 Friday’s CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) action was 🔥 as the Guangdong Southern Tigers edged the Guangzhou Loong Lions 97–94 in a city showdown. Despite Lindell Wigginton going off for 25 points, Guangdong’s teamwork stole the show. Xu Jie and Jared Sullinger added 17 each, while five Tigers finished in double digits. The record 11-time champs pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 10-point cushion, surviving a late Shao Weiyun corner three that made things tense but couldn’t spark a comeback.
Meanwhile, the Shanghai Sharks rode a balanced attack to a 101–89 win over the Jiangsu Dragons. Brandon Goodwin led the charge with 25 points, and five Sharks hitters reached double figures, showcasing a near-perfect team effort. On the flip side, Dragons rookie Pang Zhenglin kept lighting it up with a game-high 32 points in just his third CBA outing. Even so, Jiangsu fell to their third straight loss.
Key takeaways:
- Teamwork > solo shine: Guangdong’s depth overcame Wigginton’s 25-point night.
- Balanced scoring: Shanghai’s five double-digit scorers made the difference.
- Rising star alert: Pang Zhenglin is one to watch after 32 points in his third game.
Stay tuned for more CBA highlights, and let us know which performances had you cheering! 🎉
Reference(s):
CBA roundup: Guangdong edges Guangzhou, Shanghai routs Jiangsu
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