In a heart-stopping CBA showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Shandong Kylins' DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell became the hero of the night with a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Beijing Ducks! The 87-85 road victory marks Shandong's fifth consecutive win this season 💪.
The game was a rollercoaster 🎢: Shandong trailed early before Xie Zhijie's clutch three-pointer shifted momentum. Beijing's Omari Spellman (20 pts) kept it close with smooth jumpers, but Akoon-Purcell's 22-point masterclass – capped by that iconic floating shot over Zeng Fanbo with 0.4 seconds left – sealed the deal 🏆.
Meanwhile, defending champs Guangsha crushed Xinjiang Flying Tigers 87-72 behind Sun Minghui's playmaking magic ✨. Their 10-2 record keeps them top contenders as the season heats up!
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CBA: Akoon-Purcell's buzzer-beater seals Shandong's win over Beijing
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