The Beijing Ducks are one win away from their first CBA Finals appearance in a decade after defeating the Shanxi Loongs 106-99 in a nail-biter! 🏆 With key players facing injuries, the game became a rollercoaster of drama and clutch shots. 🔥
Shanxi’s Hamidou Diallo dropped a game-high 28 points and nearly sparked a comeback late in the fourth quarter. But Beijing’s Chen Ying-Chun stole the show, sinking three critical three-pointers to seal the deal. 💪 Fans cheered "MVP!" as he finished with 23 points. 👏
Injuries piled up too: Beijing’s star center Richard Solomon exited early with a twisted ankle, and Most Improved Player Zeng Fanbo left the game after a hard fall. 🩹 But Zhou Qi stepped up with 15 points, proving depth is key in playoffs. 🧊
Game Three swings back to Beijing on Friday. Can Shanxi avoid the sweep? Tune in! 🍿
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Beijing Ducks hold off Shanxi Loongs for 2-0 lead in CBA semifinals
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