In a nail-biting finish that captivated basketball fans across the globe, Tyler Harvey delivered an unforgettable buzzer-beater to tie the playoff series 1-1. With just 1.6 seconds remaining and the Shanghai Sharks trailing 103-101, the dramatic overtime win came as Harvey received a quick throw-in from Liu Zheng and, without a moment to dribble, released a shot that beat the defender and sailed into the hoop.
Harvey’s stellar performance, which included 33 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals, proved crucial for the Sharks. Despite only two of his teammates—Wang Zhelin and Li Hongquan—scoring in double digits, his heroics helped overcome a night of tight defense and intense competition.
The Guangdong Southern Tigers, on the other hand, saw six players reach double digits. Troy Gillenwater led the charge with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, while Xu Jie contributed 21 points, including five shots from behind the arc. Multiple opportunities to seal the win slipped away, most notably when Hu Mingxuan missed two vital free throws in the final seconds of overtime.
With the series now evenly matched, all eyes turn to Game 3, scheduled to be held in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province. Fans and sports enthusiasts alike are in for another thrilling showdown as both teams look to gain the upper hand in this closely contested playoff battle.
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