The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Playoffs delivered nail-biting action this week as Xinjiang and Zhejiang kept fans on the edge of their seats! Here’s the lowdown:
Xinjiang Flying Tigers Soar Past Nanjing
Despite missing key players to injuries, Xinjiang’s starters showed up BIG in their 113-108 Game 2 win, completing a 2-0 sweep of the Nanjing Monkey Kings. Dedric Lawson dropped 24 points, while Qi Lin added 18. Nanjing's Lin Wei put up a stellar 24-8-11 stat line, but it wasn’t enough to stop last season’s runners-up from advancing!
Zhejiang vs. Qingdao: Series Tied!
Zhejiang’s Damian Jones dominated with a **24-point, 18-rebound double-double**, leveling the series 1-1 with Qingdao. The Eagles’ rising star Yang Hansen struggled, fouling out early with just 2 points. Now, it's all on the line in Game 3!
What’s Next?
Xinjiang faces the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the quarterfinals, while Qingdao and Zheijing battle for a spot against top-seeded Guangsha. Who’s ready for more clutch moments?
Reference(s):
CBA: Xinjiang edges Nanjing, Zhejiang levels with Qingdao in Playoffs
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