On May 6, the third game of the CBA semifinals became an extremely thrilling competition, with Guangdong facing Liaoning at home. The first two matchups will be decided at one end each, and both sides will be fighting for the glory of victory in this match. In the end, the Guangdong team won with a score of 98-82, leading 2-1 in the overall score and overtaking the opponent in one fell swoop.
The battle between Liaoning and Guangdong has always been regarded as the pinnacle of the CBA, although in the regular season, the Liaoning team has a slight advantage with a record of three wins and one loss, but the battlefield atmosphere in the playoffs is very different, and the victory or defeat often depends on the difference between the first line. In the first game, the Liaoning team seized the opportunity of Zhou Qi's absence and won with a big lead of 22 points; In the second game, the Guangdong team counterattacked with a gap of 16 points and equalized the score, and the Liaoning team lost the home advantage. These two games are not only fierce on the field, but also the smell of gunpowder off the field, and the tense atmosphere before the G3 battle makes people feel as if they are in a moment's errand. In addition, many superstars gathered at the scene, and the presence of celebrities such as Zheng Zhi and Liu Shiwen added a lot of highlights to the game.
The starting line-ups of both teams were also quite interesting, with Liaoning sending Fogg, Zhao Jiwei, Han Dejun, Zhang Zhenlin and Li Xiaoxu, while Guangdong made up Xu Jie, Hu Mingxuan, Du Runwang, Weems and Zhou Qi.
After the game kicked off, Guangdong quickly took the lead with lightning speed, using quick counterattacks and accurate three-pointers to open up the situation. The Liaoning team had to make hastily personnel adjustments, but the performance of the substitute players failed to meet expectations. At the end of the first quarter, Guangdong led 25-17 and entered the next quarter with an unstoppable momentum. In the second quarter of the game, the Guangdong team still won steadily, their offense and defense were extremely fast, and Hu Mingxuan and Zhang Haojia's three-pointers hit one after another, widening the difference. Although Liaoning launched a 10-2 comeback before halftime, they still trailed 41-44.
Entering the third quarter, Liaoning's defense was obviously leaky, and they couldn't prevent Hu Mingxuan from breaking through and scoring many times, and Guangdong took advantage of the situation to extend the lead. Coach Yang Ming had to keep making lineup adjustments, but by the end of the third quarter, the Liaoning team was still 60-70 behind. In the final quarter of the game, although the Liaoning team kept trying to chase points, the defense of the Guangdong team was still as steady as Mount Tai, and Du Runwang's key three-pointer completely turned the situation of the game. In the end, the Guangdong team sealed the victory with a 16-point advantage.
After the match, the defending champions were in a difficult position and were one step away from being out. The Liaoning team needs the whole team to work together, especially Zhang Zhenlin's play. Li Xiaoxu's injury may have an impact on the Liaoning team, but in the absence of Guo Allen, the Liaoning team can only hope that the efforts of the whole team can reverse the decline.