The Beikong Royal Fighters lit up the court in Chengdu on Saturday, defeating the Sichuan Blue Whales 111-99 and extending their rivals’ losing streak to four games this CBA season. Jared Sullinger stole the spotlight with a monster double-double (32 points, 23 rebounds) , while teammates Zhang Fan and Grant Riller added 25 points each.
Liao Sanning’s return to the starting lineup paid off, as he dished out 14 assists and scored 17 points. Despite Shen Zijie’s limited playtime due to fouls, his five blocks—including a clutch rejection in the final minutes—sealed Sichuan’s fate.
Sichuan’s late rally, fueled by Zuo Zhenian’s 4 fourth-quarter three-pointers, narrowed the gap to 8 points with 1:32 left. But Shen’s defensive heroics and Beikong’s composure under pressure shut the door on the comeback.
The loss leaves Sichuan winless and at 16th place, alongside Shanghai, Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangzhou. Will they bounce back next game? Stay tuned!
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, while teammates Zhang Fan and Grant Riller added 25 points each.
