The Shanghai Sharks turned up the heat in a nail-biting CBA playoff clash as they battled the Guangdong Southern Tigers to a 104-103 overtime win, tying the series 1-1. With just 1.6 seconds left on the clock, Tyler Harvey launched a no-dribble buzzer-beater that sent shockwaves through the arena. 🔥
Harvey was on fire, racking up 33 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals while playing 47 minutes—truly the standout star of the night. His clutch performance kept Shanghai’s postseason hopes very much alive, even though only teammates Wang Zhelin and Li Hongquan managed to hit double-digit scores.
On the flip side, the Guangdong side saw contributions from 6 players, including a notable performance by Troy Gillenwater with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Xu Jie also shined with deep three-point shots, netting 21 points from his 10 attempts. However, missed opportunities in critical moments – especially when Hu Mingxuan faltered at the free throw line in overtime – ultimately cost them a win.
Now, all eyes are on Game 3, set to take place in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province on Friday. With tension mounting and fans buzzing, this series is heating up in true playoff fashion. Stay tuned for more heart-stopping basketball action! 🏀
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Tyler Harvey beats buzzer for Shanghai to beat Guangdong, tie series
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