The Beijing Ducks clinched third place in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Club Cup with a dramatic 104-94 overtime victory over the Shanxi Loongs in Xi'an on Friday. The game saw multiple lead changes and clutch performances, culminating in a decisive 15-5 overtime run by Beijing.
Shanxi started strong with Hamidou Diallo dominating early, but Beijing's Fang Shuo and Eugene German sparked a second-quarter comeback. Fang's buzzer-beating layup gave Beijing its first lead (72-71) at the end of the third quarter. Both teams traded three-pointers in the final period before Diallo blocked German's potential game-winner to force OT.
Beijing's sharpshooting sealed the win in overtime, with Shanxi managing only five points in the extra period. The match highlighted rising stars like Fang Shuo, who combined defensive plays with critical scores, and Diallo's 26-point performance for Shanxi.
The tournament reinforces the CBA's growing reputation for high-stakes basketball, attracting global attention to China's sports ecosystem.
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Beijing Ducks beat Shanxi Loongs in OT to finish third in CBA Club Cup
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