Sunday's CBA season opener between the Guangdong Southern Tigers and Nanjing Monkey Kings had it all: career highs, injuries, and a nail-biting overtime finish. Despite a heroic 42-point performance by Nanjing's Guo Haowen, Guangdong clinched a 107-102 victory in Dongguan. 🏟️
The Tigers roared early with defensive hustle, but momentum shifted when star guard Xu Jie exited with a broken brow bone before halftime. Nanjing seized the chance, with Guo sinking six three-pointers and nearly sealing the win in regulation—until his final floater rimmed out at the buzzer. 😱
Overtime belonged to Guangdong's Edmond Sumner, who dropped 26 points and dished a clutch assist to Zhang Wenyi for a game-sealing corner three. The Tigers' depth proved decisive, setting up their next clash with Zhejiang on Tuesday. 🗓️
Guo's career night—a bright spot for Nanjing—showcases the rising talent in Chinese basketball. Fans are already calling this game an early contender for "Best of CBA 2025." 🌟
