In a pulsating Chinese Basketball Association matchup, the Shandong Kylins overcame the Beikong Royal Fighters 118-114 on Saturday, powered by Marquese Chriss' game-high 29 points. The tightly contested game saw momentum swings and late drama, keeping fans on edge until the final buzzer.
Beikong struggled with absent starters Liu Xiaoyu and Shen Zijie due to injuries, while former NBA player Jared Sullinger's delayed entry limited his impact early. Shandong capitalized with Chriss dominating first-half scoring, putting Beikong at a 64-55 halftime deficit amid glaring rebounding disparities.
A spirited 16-6 third-quarter run temporarily gave Beikong a 71-70 lead, but Shandong's Chriss and Jarmar Gulley responded decisively to rebuild a 7-point advantage. Clutch perimeter shooting kept Shandong ahead in the final minutes, sealing victory after Beikong missed two potential tying three-pointers in the last 23 seconds.
