In a thrilling showdown on Wednesday, the Guangdong Southern Tigers clinched their third consecutive win by defeating the Fujian Sturgeons with a score of 116-108 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. 🌟
The game kicked off with a tight first quarter, where Guangdong held a slim three-point lead at 32-29. The Sturgeons surged in the second quarter, nailing six out of seven 3-pointers, but Guangdong's dynamic duo, Darius Bazley and Troy Gillenwater, stepped up, combining for 16 points. Will Barton added six more, pushing Guangdong's lead to 65-52 by halftime.
As the second half unfolded, Fujian's Bazley and Gillenwater continued their impressive performance, racking up 24 points combined. Despite their efforts, Guangdong maintained a 13-point deficit at 97-84, thanks to stellar defense improvements in the fourth quarter. The Southern Tigers extended their lead to 21 points, ultimately securing the win despite a late rally from Fujian's Joseph Young and Frank Mason III.
This victory marks a significant boost for Guangdong, while Fujian remains in a tough spot with five consecutive losses, joining the Sichuan Blue Whales, Jiangsu Dragons, and Guangzhou Loong Lions at the bottom of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) standings. 🏆
Fans are buzzing about the Southern Tigers' momentum and what's next for both teams as the season heats up!
