In a game that felt more intense than a K-drama finale 🔥, the Shanxi Loongs clawed their way to a 122-117 victory over the Fujian Sturgeons in Tuesday's CBA showdown. With 60 fouls and 73 free throws (we counted!), this matchup redefined “physical basketball” 💪.
First Half: Underdogs Bite Back
Despite being league underdogs, Fujian stunned fans by leading 62-52 at halftime. Their aggressive plays had Shanxi scrambling – at one point trailing by 17 points! 🚨 Hamidou Diallo and Ge Zhaobao tried to rally the Loongs, but Fujian's offense clicked like a viral TikTok dance.
Second Half: Three-Point Redemption
Shanxi flipped the script after halftime ⏳. Brandon Goodwin and Zhang Ning led a 12-2 run, with Zhang redeeming his earlier shooting slump by sinking 3 clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter! 🎯 Yuan Shuai also joined the three-point party, sealing Fujian's fate despite Joseph Young's late-game heroics.
Key Stats
🏀 Zhang Ning: 12 fourth-quarter points
💥 34-26: Shanxi's final-quarter domination
😲 17 offensive rebounds by Shanxi
In other CBA action, the Guangzhou Loong Lions ended their 11-game losing streak with a 100-91 road win against Jiangsu Dragons.
