In a thrilling showdown on Wednesday, the Guangdong Southern Tigers clinched their third consecutive win by defeating the Fujian Sturgeons with a score of 116-108 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
The game kicked off with a tight first quarter, where Guangdong held a slim three-point lead at 32-29. The Sturgeons surged in the second quarter, nailing six out of seven 3-pointers, but Guangdong's dynamic duo, Darius Bazley and Troy Gillenwater, stepped up, combining for 16 points. Will Barton added six more, pushing Guangdong's lead to 65-52 by halftime.
As the second half unfolded, Fujian's Bazley and Gillenwater continued their impressive performance, racking up 24 points combined. Despite their efforts, Guangdong maintained a 13-point deficit at 97-84, thanks to stellar defense improvements in the fourth quarter. The Southern Tigers extended their lead to 21 points, ultimately securing the win despite a late rally from Fujian's Joseph Young and Frank Mason III.
This victory marks a significant boost for Guangdong, while Fujian remains in a tough spot with five consecutive losses, joining the Sichuan Blue Whales, Jiangsu Dragons, and Guangzhou Loong Lions at the bottom of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) standings.
Fans are buzzing about the Southern Tigers' momentum and what's next for both teams as the season heats up!
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