Hey hoop fans! The Guangsha Lions just delivered a thrilling performance by beating the three-time defending champions, the Liaoning Flying Leopards, with a decisive 110-84 win on Monday. This victory marks their second consecutive home win and puts them in a strong 2-0 lead in these best-of-five semifinals. 🏀🔥
Early in the game, Joshua Carlton’s slick fade-away jumper cut the deficit, and shortly after, James Nunnally nailed a triple to boost the score to 28-20 in favor of Guangsha. Despite Sun Minghui picking up his fourth foul and having to leave the court, the team maintained an aggressive pace.
Barry Brown Jr. was on fire with a fast-break layup and a stunning long-distance three pointer, finishing with a game-high 30 points. With additional key contributions from Zhu Junlong and a gritty performance by Wu Xiao—who battled through an arm injury—the Lions extended their lead and secured an impressive win. 💪
All eyes now turn to Game 3, set for Thursday in Liaoning, where the Flying Leopards will look to turn the tide. Stay tuned as the semifinals heat up!
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Guangsha Lions lead Liaoning Flying Leopards 2-0 in CBA semifinals
cgtn.com
