In a nail-biting showdown on Wednesday, the Beijing Ducks secured a 106-100 win over the Beikong Royal Fighters in the first-ever Beijing post-season derby. Zeng Fanbo dazzled with a career-high 30 points, leveling the best-of-five series at 1-1. 🏀
The game kicked off with a fierce back-and-forth battle. Beikong's Zou Yucheng made a strong impact off the bench, contributing 10 points that kept the score nail-bitingly close. By the end of the first quarter, the Ducks managed to hold a slim one-point advantage.
The second quarter saw some serious momentum shifts. Although Zeng pushed relentlessly to the basket, Beikong erupted with a 13-0 run to carve out a 58-51 lead at halftime. However, the Ducks weren’t done yet—Chen Yingjun’s four clutch three-pointers in the third quarter turned the tide back in Beijing’s favor. 🔥
The final quarter was pure drama. With just seconds on the clock, Zeng nailed a crucial three-pointer that extended the Ducks' lead and ultimately sealed a thrilling six-point victory, capped off with 4 rebounds. 🎉
Elsewhere in the playoffs, the Shanxi Loongs outclassed the Guangdong Southern Tigers 116-101 to take a 2-0 series lead. Despite a strong start from Guangdong’s Hu Mingxuan, Shanxi’s relentless runs—including an explosive 19-0 burst—helped Yuan Shuai rack up 29 points (with nine three-pointers) and Hamidou Diallo add 28, making for another unforgettable night of CBA action. 💥
Both games delivered the edge-of-your-seat excitement fans crave, proving once again why CBA playoffs are a must-watch event. Stay tuned as more sizzling action unfolds across the league! 🙌
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