Basketball fans, hold onto your jerseys! The Shanxi Loongs delivered a jaw-dropping 123-81 victory over the Guangdong Southern Tigers in Game 1 of the CBA Playoffs quarterfinals Monday night. 🔥 The game, held in Taiyuan, north China’s Shanxi Province, showcased Shanxi’s explosive teamwork and bench depth—proving they’re serious title contenders this season.
Key Performances ✨
Shanxi’s Brandon Goodwin lit up the court with 25 points (9-for-13 shooting), while new recruit Trey Kell III added 18 points and 5 assists—like a well-choreographed TikTok dance, these two synced up perfectly. 🕺 Guangdong struggled, with only three players hitting double-digit points. Rookie Xu Jie managed 14 points but needed 13 shots to get there—talk about a grind! 😬
Game Highlights 🎞️
After a tight first quarter (31-27), Shanxi shifted gears. Kell III’s clutch three-point foul shots and mid-range dominance turned the game into a highlight reel. By halftime, Shanxi led 69-52. The 🔥 kept burning in the third quarter: Hamidou Diallo and Ibrahima Fall Faye dominated the paint, stretching the lead to 91-67. Guangdong’s late three-point attempts? Swatted away like expired memes. 💨
What’s Next? 🤔
Game 2 tips off Wednesday in Taiyuan. Can Guangdong bounce back, or will Shanxi’s ‘Bench Mob’ steal the show again? Stay tuned! 👀
