In a heart-stopping Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) clash on January 10, 2026, Shandong Kylins' DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell cemented his status as a clutch performer with a game-winning buzzer-beater to defeat the Beijing Ducks 87-85. The victory extends Shandong's winning streak to five games this season, solidifying their position as playoff contenders.
The game saw multiple lead changes, with Beijing's Omari Spellman (20 points) and Chen Ying-chun (key three-pointers) keeping the hosts competitive. Shandong's teamwork shone through as Xie Zhijie and Chen Peidong delivered critical baskets, while American import Marquese Chris added 18 points to support Purcell's game-high 22-point performance.
With four seconds remaining and the score tied at 85-85, Purcell evaded defender Zeng Fanbo for a floating shot that sparked celebrations among traveling Shandong fans. The win underscores Shandong's resilience in close games this season.
In other CBA action, defending champions Zhejiang Guangsha dominated the Xinjiang Flying Tigers 87-72. Sun Minghui and Rayjon Tucker orchestrated a 22-point halftime lead through sharp assists, while Yang Rui's third-quarter rally for Xinjiang fell short against Guangsha's balanced offense.
