The Guangsha Lions cemented their dominance in the Chinese Basketball Association with an 86-77 home win over the Shandong Kylins on Thursday, maintaining their league-best 18-3 record. 🏆 The clash in Hangzhou saw Shandong start strong with a 25-18 first-quarter lead before Guangsha's Rayjon Tucker (26 points) and Josh Carlton flipped the script with a 17-2 second-quarter run. 💪
Shandong's Marquese Chriss put up a heroic 28-point double-double, but Guangsha's defense held firm in the final stretch. The win avenged their January 25 loss to Shandong and extends their lead in the standings. 📈
In a stunning upset, the Ningbo Rockets toppled four-time champions Liaoning Flying Leopards 75-62 – their first-ever victory against the basketball giants. Liaoning's shooting woes continued, missing 25 of 30 three-point attempts. 🎯❌
Other Thursday highlights: – Fujian Sturgeons soared past Guangzhou Loong Lions 92-85 – Jiangsu Dragons tamed Xinjiang Flying Tigers 88-68 – Zhejiang Golden Bulls charged past Shanxi Loongs 87-70
