In a thrilling night of CBA action, the Qingdao team narrowly beat the Shanxi Guangsha team and locked in their playoff spot, while Guangsha beat Ningbo for their fourth consecutive victory.
The game between Qingdao and Shanxi saw a back-and-forth battle, with Shanxi initially taking a lead before Qingdao fought back with strong outside shooting to end the first quarter ahead. Qingdao extended their lead in the second quarter, but Shanxi closed the gap with three-pointers from Zhang Ning and Shwede. In a tense final quarter, Qingdao emerged victorious with solid free throw shooting.
Qingdao had five players scoring in double figures, with Zhao Jiayi leading the team with 34 points. Shanxi’s Zhang Ning put up an impressive 33 points, while Shwede had a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Meanwhile, Guangsha managed to overcome Ningbo despite missing key players Sun Minghui and Zhao Yanhao. Hu Jinqiu and foreign aid Okafor led the team to a commanding lead at halftime, ultimately winning by 24 points. Both players contributed 21 points each in the game.
In another match, the Jilin team secured a convincing 105-86 victory over Sichuan, handing their opponents a 17th consecutive league defeat.
With the regular season nearing its end, teams are fighting for playoff spots and positioning themselves for a strong finish. Fans can expect more exciting matchups and intense competition in the coming games.