In a heart-stopping Game 5, the Guangsha Lions clawed their way to a 101-96 victory against the Qingdao Eagles in the CBA quarterfinals! 🦁💥 The series-decider kept fans on edge until the final buzzer, with Guangsha advancing to face defending champs Liaoning Flying Leopards in the semifinals—a matchup where they’ll hope to break their 0-6 playoff curse against the Leopards.
Star Power & Clutch Plays
Guangsha’s Barry Brown Jr. battled shooting woes (4/15 FG) but dished out 9 assists, while Sun Minghui added 10 dimes. Regular season MVP delivered a solid 19-point, 10-rebound double-double. 💪 Qingdao’s 2.18m phenom Yang Hansen lit up the bench with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Quinndary Weatherspoon dropped 24 points in a fierce rally that nearly flipped the script. 🚀
Fourth-Quarter Fireworks
Qingdao’s late surge cut the deficit to 92-88, but Guangsha’s defense held firm. Missed rebounds cost Qingdao dearly in the final minutes. 🛑 Up next: Guangsha vs Liaoning in Game 1 this Saturday in Hangzhou, while Shanxi Loongs and Beijing Ducks tip off their semifinal series Sunday!
