The North Team overpowered the South Team with a score of 159-136 in the highly anticipated 2025 CBA All-Star Game held on Sunday.
Beijing Royal Fighters' center Zou Yuchen delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a team-high 23 points, and was rightfully named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
\"The electric atmosphere pushed me to elevate my game. Winning this MVP on the 30th anniversary feels like a career milestone,\" Zou remarked, reflecting on his achievement.
During halftime, the event paid homage to the legends of the inaugural 1996 CBA All-Star Game, celebrating the iconic players and coaches who were instrumental in shaping Chinese basketball's \"Golden Generation\".
In the skill competition, Guangdong Southern Tigers' guard Xu Jie clinched his second title, showcasing his exceptional abilities. Shanxi Loongs' sharpshooter Yuan Shuai dominated the three-point shooting contest by scoring 25 points in the final round, successfully defending his crown. Additionally, wildcard entrant Chen Dengxing stole the spotlight with a gravity-defying dunk, leaping over seven teammates to win the slam dunk contest.
\"Many legends here inspired me as a child. I've trained harder than most on shooting. Scoring 25 points back-to-back is special, but I aim to break this record next time,\" Yuan shared enthusiastically.
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North Team wins 2025 CBA All-Star Game as Zou Yuchen named MVP
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