Monday's CBA playoffs delivered some epic moments! The Xinjiang Flying Tigers edged the Nanjing Monkey Kings 113-108 to clinch a 2-0 series win. Despite missing injured core guard Zhao Rui and key rotation center Li Yanzhe, all five Xinjiang starters stepped up—Dedric Lawson with 24 points and Qi Lin chipping in 18 helped turn the tide. Nanjing started strong with intense defensive pressure and forced turnovers, but Xinjiang’s barrage of 3-pointers (10 of 13 from deep!) in the third quarter pushed them ahead 🏀🔥.
In another heat-packed game, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls dominated the Qingdao Eagles 104-81, leveling their best-of-three series at 1-1. Damian Jones posted a dominant double-double with 24 points and 18 rebounds, while young prospect Yang Hansen fouled out early, impacting the Eagles during a crucial phase.
With Xinjiang set to face the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the quarterfinals and Qingdao hosting Zhejiang in a decisive Game Three, the stage is set for even more high-stakes basketball action. Whether you're catching games on your phone during a break or streaming the highlights on the go, this playoff season is a must-watch for every sports fan looking for that adrenaline rush in our fast-paced world! 😎
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CBA: Xinjiang edges Nanjing, Zhejiang levels with Qingdao in Playoffs
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