The Beikong Royal Fighters are moving on to the CBA quarterfinals after a thrilling 93-84 victory over the Shandong Kylins in Game Two! 🚀 Led by Grant Riller’s game-high 24 points and eight assists, Beikong sealed a 2-0 series sweep at home in Beijing. Now, they’re set to face their city rivals, the Beijing Ducks, in an epic best-of-five showdown. 🏆
Riller, Liao Sanning, and Shen Zijie dominated the paint, sinking 12 of 13 free throws, while Jared Sullinger grabbed a monster double-double (11 points, 14 rebounds). Though Beikong’s three-point shooting was shaky (7/21), sharpshooter Zhang Fan saved the day with 16 points, including four clutch triples. 🔥
The Kylins fought back hard in the fourth quarter, trimming Beikong’s 19-point lead to just five with 50 seconds left! But Shen Zijie’s steal and Riller’s icy free throws slammed the door shut. 🚪💨 “We know [the Ducks] are a good team,” Riller told CGTN after the game. “We just gotta come out, play tough, and execute.” 💪
Shandong’s loss extends their playoff losing streak to eight games. Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the Beijing rivalry series set to tip off soon. Who’s ready for some 🍿-worthy hoops drama?
