In an electrifying display at home in Qingdao, the Eagles surged to a 103-91 victory over the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, securing their spot in the CBA playoffs quarterfinals. The game showcased an impressive blend of strategy and athleticism, captivating fans from across the Chinese mainland and beyond.
Quinndary Weatherspoon and Yang Hansen led the charge for the Eagles. Weatherspoon dazzled with a triple-double of 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, complemented by five steals, while Yang added a double-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and four crucial blocks. Their dynamic performance gave Qingdao an early double-digit lead, setting a tone of dominance that carried through much of the match.
The Eagles built an initial lead of 24-13 in the first quarter, expanding it to a staggering 21-point gap by the third quarter. Despite efforts from Zhejiang's Gabe York, who posted a game-high 28 points, and contributions from Cheng Shuaipeng, the visitors struggled to close the gap—compounded by a critical moment when their starting center, Yu Jiahao, received his fifth personal foul early in the fourth quarter.
With less than two minutes left, Weatherspoon and Yang propelled the team to an 18-point advantage at 101-83, ensuring the Eagles' progression to the postseason quarterfinals. Up next, Qingdao will face the regular season champions, the Guangsha Lions, promising another thrilling chapter in this year’s CBA playoffs.
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Qingdao knock out Zhejiang to advance to CBA playoffs quarterfinals
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