In a heart-pounding showdown that felt like the final scene of a sports movie ๐ฌ, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls toppled the Shanghai Sharks 99-97 on Wednesday, snapping their rivals' jaw-dropping 14-game home winning streak in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Game Breakdown: Tension Until the Buzzer ๐จ
Shanghai's Kenneth Lofton Jr. exploded with 40 points (30 in the third quarter alone ๐ฅ), but Zhejiang's squad depth stole the show. Five players hit double-digit scores, including Gabe York and Cheng Shuaipeng, whose late-game layup sealed the deal. 'It was like watching Avengers teamwork vs. a solo superhero,' one fan tweeted.
Key Moments:
- ๐ฅ Third-quarter 3-point spree by Zhejiang (67-52 lead)
- ๐ฑ Shanghai's 10-2 fourth-quarter rally to tie the game
- โฐ Cheng Shuaipeng's clutch layup with 33 seconds left
Playoff Implications ๐
The loss shakes up postseason positioning, with both teams now battling for higher seeds. Other CBA results saw the Guangdong Southern Tigers dominate Sichuan 101-73 ๐ฏ, while Xinjiang cruised past Shenzhen 118-102 ๐๏ธ.
Got hot takes on this game? Tag us using #CBABasketball โ letโs see if Shanghai can bounce back! ๐ช
Reference(s):
Zhejiang Golden Bulls end Shanghai Sharks' 14-game home winning streak
cgtn.com