The Shanghai Sharks secured a commanding 115-93 victory over the Xinjiang Flying Tigers at home in Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) action on Thursday night.
The absence of Xinjiang's key forward Qi Lin, due to a fever, proved to be a significant setback for the team. Losing crucial firepower, Xinjiang found themselves trailing early in the game as Shanghai initiated a 13-0 run.
From that point onward, Shanghai maintained control of the game. In the second quarter, Shanghai's Li Hongquan and Liu Zhengqing consecutively sank three-pointers from the baseline, leaving Xinjiang struggling on the offensive end. By halftime, Shanghai had established a 13-point lead.
In the second half, Xinjiang's offense continued to lack coherence, repeatedly falling victim to Shanghai's steals converted into fast breaks. Following a fast-break dunk by Dwayne Bacon, the point difference widened to 21 points, leaving little doubt about the outcome of the game. Bacon emerged as the top scorer of the game, tallying 27 points.
Elsewhere on Thursday, the Liaoning Flying Leopards smashed the Sichuan Blue Whales 101-82, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls won over the Ningbo Rockets 116-100, the Shandong Heroes overcame the Fujian Sturgeons 115-98, the Shenzhen Leopards beat the Jiangsu Dragons 89-77, and the Qingdao Eagles won over the Beijing Royal Fighters 120-113.
University of Kentucky faculty issue no
Box office: ‘Challengers’ scores with $15 million in ticket sales
EPA rule bans toxic chemical methylene chloride, toxic solvent known to cause liver cancer
Long flu season winds down in US
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
Free child care from higher taxes? These cities subsidize daycare
Tunisian opposition wants political prisoners freed before taking part in presidential election
Paris Olympic athletes to feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggie options
Met Gala 2024: Kylie Minogue glitters in an edgy twist on a fairytale princess theme with a figure
Dua Lipa is all about 'Radical Optimism,' in her music and other pursuits
PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world
‘Kraven the Hunter’ release delayed until December