Sichuan lit up the court in a thrilling display as they beat Dongguan 96-77 in Game 3 of the WCBA Finals at home in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. With an explosive 19-2 opening run and a massive 23-point lead by halftime, the team set the tone early and kept their title hopes burning bright! 🔥
Li Meng spearheaded the charge with a game-high 24 points, while Jonquel Jones impressed with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Elizabeth Cambage and Gao Song also made significant contributions with 17 and 16 points respectively, adding plenty of spark to the game.
Coach Milos Paden summed it up perfectly, saying, "Tonight we finally played as we played the whole season," and later added, "Refresh the team, and give new energy and new blood," after introducing fresh starters such as Gao, Jia Saiqi, and Zhang Manman. This tactical shake-up injected a vibrant dose of energy into the squad, proving to be a game changer.
Despite Dongguan mounting a spirited comeback in the second half – highlighted by a 12-0 surge in the third quarter – Sichuan’s resilience and timely baskets, including key plays from Li Meng and Jones, ensured the lead was never relinquished. Dongguan, with Aliyah Collier contributing 21 points along with Yang Shuyu and Yang Liwei, remains determined and aims to reverse the momentum in Game 4 on Sunday.
For fans and young sports enthusiasts across South and Southeast Asia, this nail-biting contest is a reminder of the passion and dynamism that make basketball such an electrifying sport. Stay tuned as the series heats up and every game brings fresh surprises on the court! 🏀
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Sichuan beat Dongguan in Game 3 of WCBA Finals, keep series alive
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