In a jaw-dropping Tuesday night showdown, the Shenzhen Leopards clawed their way to victory against the previously unstoppable Shanghai Sharks, ending their 9-game winning streak with a 107-97 home victory! 🎉 The Sharks' fall from the top of the CBA standings has sent shockwaves through the league.
🔥 Star duo He Xining (25 pts) and Terquavion Smith (38 pts) dominated the court, outshining Shanghai's entire roster. The Sharks struggled to keep up, with Li Hongquan's 19 points marking their highest individual score – a rare off-night for the league leaders.
The game turned into a rollercoaster 🎢 after Shenzhen's strong 30-21 first quarter. Shanghai nearly bridged the gap in the fourth quarter at 94-92, but the Leopards unleashed a killer 13-2 run to seal the deal. Talk about clutch performance! 💪
In other CBA action, defending champs Guangsha Lions roared back from a 10-point deficit to defeat Xinjiang Flying Tigers 80-73, claiming the league's top spot. Rayjon Tucker's 26-point performance (including 15/20 free throws!) proved crucial without star guard Barry Brown.
