Historic Performance Propels Qingdao to Third Straight Win
Qingdao Eagles soared to a 99-88 victory over the Nanjing Monkey Kings on Thursday, fueled by American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon's record-breaking 56-point performance. The game, held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, marked the Eagles' third consecutive win this CBA season. Weatherspoon's precision—16 of 20 field goals and 19 of 20 free throws—cemented his status as the league's top scorer this year.
Xinjiang Flying Tigers Outlast Beijing in Defensive Battle
In Beijing, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers edged the Royal Fighters 105-95, capitalizing on an early injury to Beijing's All-Star Shen Zijie. Shen's ankle injury two minutes into the game left a defensive gap, allowing Xinjiang to build a 17-point halftime lead. Despite a third-quarter rally led by Grant Riller and Zou Yuchen, Beijing fell short, dropping both teams to 2-1 records.
Thursday's CBA Roundup
Other results saw the Ningbo Rockets upset the Shenzhen Leopards 81-72, while the Guangsha Lions routed the Fujian Sturgeons 98-80. The Jilin Northeast Tigers and Shanxi Loongs also secured wins against the Tianjin Pioneers and Zhejiang Golden Bulls, respectively.
