In a game that had fans clutching their jerseys until the final buzzer, the Beijing Ducks survived a fierce fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Shanxi Loongs 87-86 on January 26. The victory keeps Beijing firmly in playoff contention as the CBA season heats up! 🎯
Clutch Plays & Triple Threats
Eugene German became the night's MVP with 21 points and 5 three-pointers, including a crucial late-game dagger that broke an 84-84 tie. 'When the pressure's on, that's when we shine brightest,' German told reporters post-game. 💪
Bench Power Almost Steals Show
Shanxi's Hamidou Diallo nearly turned hero with 23 points off the bench, fueling a 13-point comeback that had the Taiyuan crowd roaring. But a last-second jumper by Beijing's Zhang Cairen sealed the Loongs' fate. 😮💨
Standings Shake-Up
With this win: – Beijing (13-7) holds 4th place – Shanxi (10-10) slides to 8th Elsewhere, Guangdong Southern Tigers leapfrogged to 1st after defeating Tianjin 98-89. 🐅🏆
Next up: Beijing faces Sichuan on Feb 1, while Shanxi looks to rebound against Qingdao. Who's ready for more court drama? 👀
