In a dramatic Chinese Basketball Association showdown on Thursday, the Fujian Sturgeons rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat the Beijing Ducks 109-104, powered by Q.J. Peterson's season-high 38-point performance. The victory snapped Beijing's four-game winning streak while extending Fujian's own to three consecutive wins.
Beijing appeared dominant early, with star center Zhou Qi helping build a nine-point lead through aggressive inside play. However, the momentum shifted decisively after halftime when Fujian's Zou Yang ignited the comeback with critical three-pointers. Peterson then took over, scoring 15 points in a pivotal third-quarter stretch that included a deep three-pointer to seize Fujian's first lead at 71-70.
The final quarter saw intense back-and-forth action, with former NBA center JaVale McGee nearly salvaging the game for Beijing through a dominant four-minute stretch featuring 13 points. His coast-to-coast dunk tied the game at 98-98 with three minutes remaining, but Zou Yang responded with another clutch three-pointer to secure Fujian's decisive advantage.
Peterson's scoring prowess combined with Zou's 25-point, 10-rebound double-double proved insurmountable. The result leaves analysts reassessing Fujian's playoff potential this season, while Beijing must regroup ahead of Saturday's matchup against Zhejiang.
