The Beijing Ducks triumphed over the Shanxi Loongs with a thrilling 104-94 victory in overtime, securing third place at the CBA Club Cup in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, on Friday night. 🌟
Shanxi kicked off strong, leading 26-18 after the first quarter, thanks to the unstoppable Hamidou Diallo, who dazzled with triples, charges, and fouls drawn.
In the second quarter, Beijing ramped up their defense, limiting Shanxi to just two points in crucial moments. Eugene German and Fang Shuo from Beijing responded with impressive downtown shots, narrowing the gap to a razor-thin 51-50 at halftime. 🔥
The third quarter remained intense, with Shanxi maintaining a slight edge until Fang Shuo made a pivotal buzzer-beater layup, giving Beijing a 72-71 lead. 🏀
The fourth quarter saw both teams exchanging three-pointers, keeping the score tied at 89-89 as the clock wound down. Diallo's critical defense against German pushed the game into overtime.
In the extra period, Beijing's enhanced three-point shooting proved decisive, outscoring Shanxi 15-5 and ultimately securing the win. The Ducks showcased resilience and teamwork, celebrating their hard-fought third-place finish.
