Hey basketball fans! In an electrifying CBA playoff clash on Friday, the Guangdong Southern Tigers secured a huge 115-92 win against the Shanghai Sharks at home in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. With this victory, Guangdong not only took Game 3 of the series 2-1 but also maintained their impressive record of never missing a quarterfinal appearance. 🏀
The win was fueled by standout performances from players like Xu Jie, Hu Mingxuan and Darius Bazley, each scoring double digits, with Xu dishing out 11 assists. After Shanghai got off to a promising 21-13 start, Guangdong quickly turned the tables with an 11-0 run by Bazley, Hu and Ren, setting the tone for a display of smart and dynamic basketball.
In the second quarter, the home team kept the pressure on by attacking both inside and from downtown, widening the gap to a 19-point lead. A buzzer-beating two-point jumper from Ren had fans on the edge of their seats, pushing the lead to 70-53 by halftime.
The intensity ramped up in the third quarter, turning physical when Ren was sent off for a late foul on Wang Zhelin, who later had to leave the game injured. With Shanghai unable to mount a comeback in the final period, Guangdong sealed the win and now gears up to face the Shanxi Loongs in the next round.
It’s a thrilling time for fans as the CBA playoffs heat up, and this game certainly delivered exciting moments and top-tier competitive spirit. Stay tuned for more action as these young teams continue to inspire with their hustle and heart on the court! 😎
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Guangdong eliminate Shanghai to maintain CBA postseason record
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