The Xinjiang Flying Tigers soared to a thrilling 118-111 victory against the Nanjing Monkey Kings in Game One of the CBA Playoffs on Friday ⏰, electrifying fans in Urumqi! 🐯 The Flying Tigers' star-studded lineup, including Montrezl Harrell with his dunk-filled showcase 🏋️♂️, built a commanding 20-point lead by halftime. But Nanjing's rising star Lin Wei wasn't backing down, dropping a career-high 37 points and 11 assists 💥 to nearly spark a comeback!
In a rollercoaster fourth quarter, Xinjiang lost key player Zhao Rui to a knee injury 😬, while Nanjing's three-point barrage closed the gap to 114-111 with 2 minutes left 🎯. But Xinjiang's defense held firm, sealing their 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. 🛡️
Meanwhile, the Qingdao Eagles crushed the Zhejiang Golden Bulls 112-96 🦅, fueled by Wang Ruize's explosive 36-point performance (including 6 threes! 🌟). Both teams clash again Monday for Game Two 🗓️. Who's advancing to the next round? Let us know your predictions! 💬🏆
