The Xinjiang Flying Tigers roared back to victory against defending champions Liaoning with a 125-105 showdown in Urumqi, snapping a brutal 10-game losing streak! 🎉 Fans in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region erupted as their team outplayed the league giants with dazzling three-pointers and clutch defense.
🏀 The game started hot: Xinjiang built an early lead, but Liaoning’s Zhang Zhenlin and Dez Wells kept it neck-and-neck. By halftime, Quentin Peterson’s unstoppable mid-range game helped Xinjiang surge ahead 65-47. ⚡
Liaoning fought back hard in Q3, tying the score at 73-73 before Xinjiang’s Qi Lin sank back-to-back triples. Fourth-quarter hero Zhao Rui sealed the deal, dropping ALL 14 of his points in the final stretch. 💪
\"We’ll celebrate tonight, but tomorrow we analyze mistakes,\" Zhao told reporters post-game. Liaoning’s coach Yang Ming praised Xinjiang’s revamped strategy: \"Their defensive rebounding and transition play? Next level.\" 🏆
This win isn’t just about points—it’s a statement. 👀 Will Xinjiang’s new grit under coach Liu Wei redefine the CBA season? Stay tuned!
