In a heart-stopping clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Shanxi Loongs dethroned three-time defending champions Liaoning Flying Leopards 95-94 in the Chinese Basketball Association! 🎉 The home victory marks Shanxi's fifth straight win, rocketing them to second place in the league standings.
The game was a rollercoaster from tip-off, with Liaoning's Dezmine Wells sinking an early three-pointer off Zhang Zhenlin's assist. But Shanxi's Zhang Ning stole the spotlight, dropping a team-high 22 points—including a gravity-defying fadeaway jumper while drawing a foul. 🤯 The final buzzer sparked wild celebrations as underdog energy met championship pedigree.
This win reshapes the CBA landscape, proving no lead is safe in China's premier basketball league. Who's ready for the playoffs? 👀
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Shanxi beat defending champions Liaoning and climb to second place
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