In a nail-biting Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) clash, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers snatched a 95-86 victory against the Qingdao Eagles in Shandong Province. The game saw dramatic twists: Qingdao led early, but Xinjiang flipped the script with a *30-18 second-quarter surge* despite losing star guard Zhao Rui to an ankle injury โ his second setback this season.
Xinjiang's bench stepped up BIG TIME, unleashing a 12-0 run in the third quarter to build a 16-point lead. But Qingdao wasn't done yet โ they clawed back to 87-84 in the final quarter! Enter heroes Qin Lin and QJ Peterson, who sealed the deal with clutch plays to crush the Eagles' comeback dreams.
Pro tip for hoop fans: Keep an eye on Xinjiang's resilience this season โ theyโre proving they can win even when the odds stack up!
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Xinjiang Flying Tigers reject comeback efforts by Qingdao Eagles
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