The Guangsha Lions delivered a statement victory against three-time defending champions Liaoning Flying Leopards on Monday, securing a commanding 110-84 win to take a 2-0 lead in their CBA Playoffs semifinal series. Barry Brown Jr.’s 30-point spectacle electrified Hangzhou fans as Guangsha outplayed Liaoning with tactical precision and resilience.
After an explosive first quarter featuring sharp plays from Joshua Carlton and James Nunnally, Guangsha built momentum despite star guard Sun Minghui’s early foul trouble. Brown’s relentless drives and a highlight-reel third-quarter three-pointer extended the lead to 21 points by halftime.
Wu Xiao became an unexpected hero, scoring critical free throws with one hand due to an arm injury, while Zhu Junlong capitalized on Sun’s return to anchor the defense. Liaoning struggled to counter Guangsha’s aggressive transitions, marking their largest playoff defeat this season.
The series now shifts to Liaoning for Game 3 on Thursday, where the Flying Leopards face elimination unless they solve Guangsha’s high-octane offense.
