In the Chinese Basketball Association, the Guangsha Lions returned to the top of the standings with a commanding 102-79 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions. In his first match back, Sun Minghui delivered an impressive double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
The game began with Sun setting the pace for Guangsha. Early in the first quarter, he connected with Josh Carlton, who executed a smooth spin move to finish with a lay-up, putting Guangsha ahead by seven. Sun continued to display his playmaking skills by finding Carlton again for a powerful dunk, extending the Lions’ lead to 12 points in the second quarter.
Barry Brown contributed significantly to Guangsha’s offensive surge, drilling a deep three-pointer on his way to a game-high 24 points. By halftime, the Lions had stretched their advantage to 19 points, showcasing dominance on both ends of the court.
In the fourth quarter, the Lions maintained their momentum. Sun orchestrated the offense brilliantly, dishing to Carlton for another basket that put Guangsha up by 18. Wu Xiao added to Guangzhou’s woes by stealing the ball and finding Carlton, who finished the game with 20 points and 6 rebounds.
Ultimately, the Guangsha Lions secured a resounding 23-point victory, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
Elsewhere in the league, the Qingdao Eagles hosted Fujian. Jordan Mickey delivered an outstanding performance with a game-high 38 points and 15 rebounds. His efforts propelled the Eagles to a 114-102 win, handing Fujian their 17th defeat of the season.
Reference(s):
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