The Xinjiang Flying Tigers clawed their way to a thrilling 108-97 victory over the Beijing Ducks on Monday, securing their undefeated home record in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)! The game in Urumqi, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, was a rollercoaster of fast breaks, clutch three-pointers, and defensive showdowns.
Xinjiang's Q.J. Peterson stole the spotlight early, dropping 30 points (including 3/5 from downtown ) and fueling a high-octane offense. But the Ducks fought back hard in the second quarter, with Zeng Fanbo and Richard Solomon flipping the script to take a 52-49 halftime lead.
The third quarter brought DRAMA: Beijing hit a scoring drought while Xinjiang unleashed a 19-0 run! Though the Ducks rallied late, Elfuratt Mohetaner's killer three-pointer (the team's 15th of the night
) sealed the deal for the Flying Tigers, keeping fans on their feet until the final buzzer.
With this win, Xinjiang proves they’re a FORCE at home—making them a team to watch this CBA season. Who’s ready for the next game?
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