China's Basketball Association (CBA) leaders Zhejiang Guangsha Lions continued their dominant run with a 110-94 victory over 11-time champions Guangdong Southern Tigers on Friday, securing their third consecutive win through balanced team play.
Head coach Wang Bo's pre-game call for collective effort proved prophetic as five players scored in double figures, compensating for the absence of star guard Sun Minghui. "Every player's contribution matters," Wang emphasized during preparations, with his squad delivering exactly that against one of the league's most decorated teams.
The match saw early fireworks from Guangdong's Troy Gillenwater, who dropped 11 first-quarter points. However, Guangsha's second-quarter surge – fueled by Zhu Junlong and Barry Brown's three-point shooting – established a lead they would never relinquish.
A pivotal moment came in the third quarter when Gillenwater exited with an injury after colliding with Zhao Jiaren. The setback hampered Guangdong's comeback efforts as Guangsha maintained double-digit margins through disciplined defense and ball movement.
This victory solidifies Guangsha's position atop the league standings while offering investors and sports analysts fresh insights into China's growing basketball market. For diaspora communities and sports enthusiasts, it underscores the CBA's evolving competitive landscape beyond traditional powerhouses.
