The Zhejiang Golden Bulls bounced back on Saturday, defeating the Qingdao Eagles 98-86 in an intense matchup in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. This victory allowed the Golden Bulls to avoid a third consecutive loss in the league.
The game started with the Eagles launching a strong 10-2 run, seizing early momentum. However, the Golden Bulls quickly regrouped, responding with a 10-0 rally capped by a three-point play from Yu Jiahao, which gave them the lead. The first quarter saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm, ending in a 20-20 tie.
In the second quarter, Qingdao’s Quinndary Weatherspoon showcased his offensive prowess, hitting shots from beyond the arc and driving to the basket, keeping the Eagles in contention. Despite his efforts, Zhejiang maintained a slight edge, leading 45-42 at halftime, thanks to solid contributions from Paris Bass and Damian Jones.
The third quarter became the turning point of the game. Zhejiang’s Paris Bass delivered a standout performance, recording 13 points, four rebounds, two assists, and four steals in this quarter alone. His efforts propelled the Golden Bulls to outscore the Eagles 33-20, establishing a commanding 78-62 lead by the end of the third quarter.
Qingdao made attempts to close the gap in the fourth quarter, with Weatherspoon stepping up early to reduce the deficit to single digits. Nevertheless, Zhejiang’s Cheng Shuaipeng, Yu Jiahao, and Lu Wenbo responded with a series of precise jump shots, extending their lead back to 15 points at 96-81, effectively securing the victory.
Paris Bass was instrumental in the Golden Bulls’ win, achieving a triple-double with an impressive 34 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals, and two blocks. For Qingdao, Weatherspoon led with 32 points, while teammate Yang Hansen contributed a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, along with five assists and four blocks.
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Zhejiang Golden Bulls beat Qingdao Eagles to avoid 3rd straight loss
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