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In the second game of the CBA playoffs, Beijing Shougang, who returned to their home court, defeated Shanghai 116-99 to tie the overall score at 1-1.
Shougang's injured foreign players Leaf and Booker in the last game were unable to play, leaving only Keane, the third foreign player. In the face of the impact of Shanghai's young players, Shougang changed their faces at the start of this game and replaced four players. Aside from Fang Shuo, Zeng Fanbo, Zhai Xiaochuan, Qiu Tian and Kean have not started in recent games. In response to the loss of rebounding control in the last game, this starting lineup, Shougang increased the size of the front line and emphasized defense on the premise of ensuring the balance of offense and defense.
After the start of the first quarter, Shougang showed the momentum of the decisive battle, playing 7-0 in the opening game. The veteran captain Zhai Xiaochuan took the lead and played a tough performance at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Shanghai relied on Bledsoe's drive to chase the score to 10-12.
Shougang hit all 8 shots in the opening game, and he felt hot. After Keane hit two three-pointers in a row, Shougang led 20-10. After Zhai Xiaochuan hit a three-pointer, Shougang hit all five outside shots. Li Tianrong scored five points in a row with three points and a breakthrough, and Shanghai narrowed the gap to 2 points.
Keane played a supernatural performance, hitting all of his first six three-point shots and scoring 18 points in a single quarter. After he left the game, Fang Shuo, who was in good shape, scored 4 points in a row. Shougang led 35-31 in the first quarter.
Shortly after the start of the second quarter, Zeng Fanbo's good hat was mistakenly blown into a foul, received a third foul, and had to go to rest. After Dai Hao hit a free throw, Shanghai trailed by three points. Zhang Cairen pulled the lever to score, Tian Yuxiang and Fang Shuo hit three-pointers in succession, and Shougang hit 8-0, 47-36 to lead by 11 points.
Shougang's tough defense severed the link between Bledsoe and Bacon and other domestic players. Wang Zhelin stood up and helped Shanghai bite the score. After Wang Zhelin scored 4 points in a row with a strong attack on the inside, Lei Meng also scored 3 points, and the difference has been up and down 10 points.
At halftime, Shougang led by 13 points at 66-53 and hit 12 three-pointers at halftime, shooting a terrifying 60 percent from the field. Wang Zhelin scored 17 points in the first half.
After the start of the third quarter, Shanghai played 6-0, and Keane also won 2+1. Fan Ziming scored 4 points in a row, and after Li Tianrong hit a three-pointer, Lei Meng quickly shot back, two consecutive three-pointers, and scored 10 points in a row. At this time, the difference between the two sides was stretched to 15 points. Bacon hit a three-pointer and Keane immediately responded with a strong three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, Shougang extended their lead 92-76.
In the final quarter, Leimon's fourth three-pointer of the game helped Shougang expand the difference to 20 points. After Keane hit a three-pointer, Shougang went on an 11-3 run with half a quarter remaining, and a 22-point lead made the game basically out of suspense. In the end, Shougang defeated Shanghai 116-99 and tied the total score at 1-1.
The score of 116 points is the fifth-highest score of the season for Shougang this season and the second-highest score in the last 14 games. Shougang's highest score in the last 14 games has been 118 points scored at home and Shanghai in the regular season. 17 three-pointers, the second-highest number of shots made from outside the field in a single game this season.
Keane played 38 minutes and finished with 37 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 8-of-15 from the field. Veteran Fang Shuo scored 17 points and 6 assists, and Raymond scored 19 points, making 5 of 7 from the outside. Fan Ziming had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Zhai Xiaochuan had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. For Shanghai, Wang Zhelin had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Bledsoe 18 points, Li Tianrong 16 points, and Bacon 14 points.
Two days later, the two sides will fight to the death in Shanghai.