Talk about a comeback! The Beijing Ducks just proved that it is never too early to turn the tide, storming back from a double-digit deficit to take down the Guangdong Southern Tigers 88-73 this past Tuesday. With this win, Beijing clinches the quarterfinal series 2-1 and officially punches their ticket to the CBA semifinals! 🔥
The game started as a nightmare for Beijing. The Southern Tigers were dominating early, with Du Runwang hitting a cold-blooded three-pointer that pushed the lead to 32-22 in the second quarter. It looked like Guangdong had the game in the bag, but the Ducks had other plans. 🦆✨
In a wild twist of momentum, Beijing launched a massive 18-0 run that completely silenced the visiting side. Guangdong went on a scoring drought for nearly five minutes, and by the time Trevelin Queen managed to get them back on the board, the energy in the arena had completely shifted.
The star of the show? Eugene German. He put on an absolute masterclass, securing a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, plus three steals to top it off. Not to be outdone, Zhou Qi anchored the defense with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, showing everyone that he is a force to be reckoned with in the paint. 🛡️
On the other side, Trevelin Queen fought hard for the Southern Tigers, leading all scorers with 25 points. However, it was a rough night from downtown, as he missed eight of his nine three-point attempts. For the 11-time CBA champions, this loss marks a heartbreaking end to their season.
Beijing head coach Xu Limin praised his team's mental toughness after the game, noting that the win was all about "attitude, determination and confidence." After a tough loss in Game 2, the team went back to the drawing board, studied the footage, and came out swinging.
Now, the hype is real! The Beijing Ducks are heading to Shanghai to face the Shanghai Sharks in a best-of-five semifinal series. Game 1 kicks off this Friday in Shanghai. Will the Ducks keep the momentum going? Stay tuned! 🏀🌍
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Beijing Ducks defeat Guangdong Southern Tigers to reach CBA semifinals
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