On Thursday night (Jan 15), the Shanghai Sharks unleashed a monstrous performance, obliterating the Guangdong Southern Tigers 113-73 in Dongguan. Talk about a blowout! 🏀🔥
Five Sharks scored in double digits: Kenneth Lofton Jr. came off the bench to drop 26 points, while homegrown star Zheng Zhenlin added 22. Shanghai knocked down 19 three-pointers on 35 attempts, drilling 10 in the first half alone. 💪
The Tigers had zero answers, going 1-20 from downtown before halftime and staring at a 60-34 deficit. The gap only swelled past 50 in the fourth quarter as Guangdong’s offense went ice cold. ❄️
With this signature win, the Sharks leapfrogged the Tigers into second place in the CBA standings. 🚀
Meanwhile in Hangzhou, the league-leading Guangsha Lions claimed their fourth straight victory, clamping down on the Sichuan Blue Whales 93-69. Sun Minghui and Hu Jinqiu each scored 14, and Finals MVP Barry Brown made a solid return with nine points off the bench. The Lions remain atop the table at 13-2. 👑
Other Thursday night scores:
- Beijing Royal Fighters 100-105 Jiangsu Dragons
- Qingdao Eagles 80-67 Jilin Northeast Tigers
- Shandong Kylins 109-82 Ningbo Rockets
Stay tuned for more CBA action and keep your feeds locked for real-time updates! 📲
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Shanghai Sharks crush Guangdong Southern Tigers 113-73 in Dongguan
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