Friday night's CBA action delivered high-stakes drama as the Guangdong Southern Tigers narrowly defeated the Guangzhou Loong Lions 97–94 in a heart-pounding city rivalry clash! 🎯 Five Guangdong players scored double digits, overpowering Guangzhou’s star Lindell Wigginton (25 points) with teamwork. Xu Jie and Jared Sullinger each dropped 17 points, sealing the win despite a late three-pointer scare from Guangzhou’s Shao Weiyun.
Meanwhile, the Shanghai Sharks roared to a 101–89 victory over the Jiangsu Dragons with Brandon Goodwin leading the charge (25 points). Five Sharks players hit double figures, showcasing their depth. Rookie standout Pang Zhenglin shone bright for Jiangsu with a career-high 32 points, but it wasn’t enough to break their losing streak. 🚨
With Guangdong solidifying their playoff momentum and Shanghai rising, the CBA season heats up! Stay tuned for more updates. 👀🏆
