The Zhejiang Golden Bulls delivered an impressive performance against the Shanghai Sharks, securing a 106-93 victory in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. This win extends the Sharks' losing streak to three games, raising concerns among their fans.
Even without their star guard Wu Qian due to injury, Zhejiang's bench stepped up spectacularly. Cheng Shuaipeng was on fire, sinking four three-pointers and contributing 22 points along with six assists. Meanwhile, Paris Bass was unstoppable, hitting 12-of-24 shots to notch a game-high 30 points, plus 11 rebounds and six assists.
Shanghai started strong, leading 29-23 in the first quarter. Bass faced some early challenges with two fouls, limiting his playtime. But once he was back in the game, he unleashed a scoring frenzy, dropping 23 points in the second and third quarters. Cheng continued his hot streak in the third, helping Zhejiang build an 11-point lead at 84-73. Despite Shanghai's efforts to claw back in the fourth quarter, Cheng's clutch three-pointers sealed the deal for Zhejiang.
In another exciting matchup, the Qingdao Eagles triumphed over the defending champions Liaoning Flying Leopards, winning 96-79 in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Qingdao dominated early, outscoring Liaoning 34-19 in the first quarter and maintaining a strong lead throughout the game.
Although Liaoning managed to narrow the gap to four points in the second quarter, their shooters struggled to find their rhythm. Qingdao kept the pressure on, leading by up to five points in the second half. The game was firmly in Qingdao's hands thanks to Quinndary Weatherspoon, who scored 11 points in the final three minutes, driving a crucial 12-0 run that put the game out of reach. Liaoning couldn't keep up, finishing with a challenging 29-for-68 shooting performance.
These victories highlight Zhejiang and Qingdao's strong performances in the CBA, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead!
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