The Beijing Ducks snatched a dramatic Game 1 victory over the Shanxi Loongs in the CBA semifinals, winning 102-94 in a showdown packed with highlight-worthy plays! Chen Ying-Chun and Eugene German stole the show, dropping 23 points each and dishing out 18 assists combined. Star center Zhou Qi made a heroic return from injury, adding 15 points and 10 rebounds to the mix .
Shanxi’s foreign players Brandon Goodwin, Hamidou Diallo, and Trey Kell fought hard, scoring 73 of their team’s 94 points. But Beijing’s depth shone brighter, with five players hitting double digits in a game that kept fans glued to their seats .
The Ducks’ furious 19-2 run in the second quarter flipped the script, though Shanxi clawed back with a 20-5 surge in the third. Tensions peaked in the final minutes when Chen’s clutch three-pointer put Beijing ahead for good. Shanxi’s fourth-quarter collapse—missing all five field goals—sealed their fate .
Game 2 tips off Tuesday! Will the Ducks fly closer to the finals, or can the Loongs roar back? Stay tuned .
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Chen Ying-Chun and Eugene German stole the show, dropping 23 points each and dishing out 18 assists combined. Star center Zhou Qi made a heroic return from injury, adding 15 points and 10 rebounds to the mix 
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