The Guangzhou Loong Lions secured their second consecutive victory by overpowering the Jilin Northeast Tigers 140-117 in a riveting match on Saturday in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province.
Guo Ailun, Guangzhou’s standout offseason acquisition, delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a season-high 32 points with a flawless 6-for-6 from beyond the arc. He also contributed five rebounds and seven assists, marking his first 30-point game in 991 days in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season.
Guo set the tone early, netting 11 points in eight minutes during the first quarter, leading Guangzhou to outscore Jilin 38-22. Despite a quiet second quarter, he reignited in the third, making all five of his shots for 14 points. His offensive prowess quelled a rally by Jilin, led by Dominique Jones, and expanded Guangzhou’s lead to 25 points, 108-83, by the end of the third quarter, effectively sealing the game’s outcome.
Guangzhou showcased a well-rounded offense, with eight players scoring in double figures. The team’s exceptional ball movement was evident in their 37 assists, underscoring their collaborative effort on the court.
In another matchup that evening, the Shandong Kylins defeated the Fujian Sturgeons 111-92 at home in Jinan, east China’s Shandong Province, handing Fujian their second straight loss. Shandong’s American duo, Marquese Chriss and Dallas Moore, combined for 51 points and nine steals, while Gao Shiyan added 10 assists. Despite Joseph Young’s game-high 42 points for Fujian, his efforts were insufficient to change the game’s outcome.
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