The Guangdong Southern Tigers claimed a hard-fought 110-105 victory against the Shenzhen Leopards in Wednesday's Chinese Basketball Association clash, showcasing resilience after their recent setback. A packed Dongguan Stadium witnessed Trevelin Queen's stellar 30-point performance, with the import forward catalyzing Guangdong's third-quarter resurgence through aggressive drives and defensive intensity.
Edmond Sumner's 24-point contribution off the bench proved crucial as the 11-time champions weathered Shenzhen's persistent three-point barrage led by Terquavion Smith (36 points). The final minutes saw veteran Jared Sullinger and guard Xu Jie deliver clutch baskets to break a 104-104 deadlock, preserving Guangdong's playoff positioning.
In concurrent action, the Shanghai Sharks extended their winning streak to eight games with a dominant 90-73 road victory over Qingdao. Center Wang Zhelin's 21-point efficiency (10/11 FG) anchored Shanghai's early 33-8 first-quarter explosion, temporarily elevating them to the league's top spot.
