In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Beijing Ducks snatched third place at the CBA Club Cup with a nail-biting 104-94 overtime victory over the Shanxi Loongs in Xi'an! The clash was packed with highlight-reel moments, from Hamidou Diallo's explosive first-quarter dominance to Fang Shuo's game-saving block and buzzer-beating layup.
Shanxi started strong, led by Diallo's unstoppable offense, but Beijing fought back with Eugene German and Fang Shuo draining clutch threes. The game swung like a pendulum—Shanxi led by 13 points early, only for Beijing to claw back within one by halftime.
The drama peaked in the final seconds of regulation: Diallo blocked German's potential game-winner, forcing OT. But Beijing turned up the heat in extra time, outscoring Shanxi 15-5 with lights-out three-pointers.
This game had it all—heroics, comebacks, and a reminder why basketball is in Asia. Kudos to both teams for serving up a modern hoops classic!
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Beijing Ducks beat Shanxi Loongs in OT to finish third in CBA Club Cup
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