In a game that will go down in CBA history, the Shanxi Loongs pulled off a jaw-dropping comeback, overcoming a 25-point deficit to defeat the Xinjiang Flying Tigers 115-110 in Taiyuan this Sunday. Talk about fourth-quarter magic! 🌟
Xinjiang dominated early, lighting up the scoreboard with a 41-26 first-quarter lead thanks to Elfuratt Mohetaner's three-pointers. By halftime, they were up 73-54, and their 99-74 third-quarter lead seemed unshakable. But the Loongs had other plans 🏃♂️💨.
Shanxi went FULL DRAMA MODE in the final 12 minutes, unleashing a 16-0 run and outscoring Xinjiang 41-11. Brandon Goodwin, despite struggling from deep, nailed clutch free throws to put Shanxi ahead 111-110 with 40 seconds left. Han Peiyu's gritty layup and Xinjiang's missed three-pointer sealed the deal, sending the home crowd into a frenzy 🎉.
The win propels Shanxi to second place in the standings, leapfrogging Xinjiang. Who said basketball isn't a game of two halves? 🔄🏆
