Guangsha Lions roared to their third consecutive CBA victory Friday night, defeating 11-time champions Guangdong 110-94 in a high-energy clash. Despite missing star guard Sun Minghui, five Guangsha players scored double-digit points, proving coach Wang Bo’s pre-game emphasis on collective effort paid off big time.
From Tight Start to Total Control 🔄
The game started neck-and-neck as Guangdong’s Troy Gillenwater dropped 11 first-quarter points. But Guangsha’s Zhu Junlong and Barry Brown turned up the heat in the second quarter, raining three-pointers to build a commanding lead that Guangdong couldn’t claw back.
Injury Twist Shifts Momentum 🚨
Disaster struck Guangdong early in the third quarter when Gillenwater collided with Guangsha’s Zhao Jiaren, forcing the star player out with an injury. From there, Guangsha’s defense locked in, maintaining a double-digit lead until the final buzzer. 📉💪
What’s Next? 👀
With this win, Guangsha solidifies its position atop the CBA standings. Basketball fans worldwide are now watching: Can this young squad sustain their momentum and challenge the league’s legacy teams?
