Beijing Ducks delivered a New Year's Day slam dunk with a 105-90 victory over reigning CBA champions Liaoning Flying Leopards! 🎂 Star player Zhang Cairen stole the spotlight on his 30th birthday, sinking 7 three-pointers for a game-high 27 points. 💥
\"This win means everything – it's my birthday and the start of 2025!\" Zhang told reporters post-game, channeling main-character energy 🎬. Home team captain Zhai Xiaochuan added: \"May all fans’ New Year wishes come true!\" 🙌
The action heated up early as Beijing's Zhou Qi dominated the paint post-injury return. Despite Liaoning’s Kyle Fogg keeping the visitors in the game, Zhang’s fourth-quarter three-point frenzy sealed the deal 🧊. When the final buzzer sounded, Beijing had notched their 17th win of the season – proving age is just a number for birthday boy Zhang! 🎯
