Talk about a comeback! 🏀 The Beijing Ducks just sent a loud message to the league, clawing back into their CBA Playoff semifinal series with a stunning 99-88 road victory over the Shanghai Sharks this past Sunday.
After dropping Game 1 (87-82) to the top-seeded Sharks, the Ducks weren't about to let the series slip away. They stepped onto the court with a mission, and the chemistry was clicking early. Eugene German and Zhou Qi—who locked in a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds—set the pace, keeping the game tight with a 42-42 deadlock at the half. ⚖️
But the second half? That's where the magic happened. ✨ The Ducks shifted into high gear, led by the sharpshooting of Chen Ying-Chun and Zhao Rui. Chen was absolutely on fire, eventually leading the team with a massive 26 points! 🎯
The real game-changer, though, was Eugene German in the clutch. The American guard went totally beast mode in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his 22 points in the final ten minutes. A stylish step-back three left the crowd speechless and pushed the lead to 15, sealing the deal for Coach Xu Limin's squad. 💥
With the series now tied at 1-1, the energy is electric. All eyes are now on Game 3, which heads back to the capital on Wednesday. Will the Ducks keep the momentum, or can Shanghai fight back? Stay tuned! 🌍🏀
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Beijing Ducks even series with win over Shanghai in CBA Playoffs
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