The Shandong Heroes and the Shenzhen Leopards emerged victorious in two intense derby battles during Saturday night's Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) matches.
On their home
In the first half, Qingdao initially took control of the game. However, Troy Gillenwater played a pivotal role in Shandong's comeback, showcasing a versatile offensive performance and dominating the paint.
The American scored an impressive 38 points in the second half, finishing the game with a remarkable 53 points and 9 rebounds. In the closing moments, his teammate Chen Peidong also contributed a crucial steal, sealing the victory for Shandong.
In another derby showdown against the Guangdong Southern Tigers, Shenzhen guard He Xining delivered a standout performance, single-handedly carrying the team with 44 points, and receiving an assist from Jared Sullinger in the decisive moments, sinking a game-winning long-range shot to secure a 97-90 victory for Shenzhen.
Elsewhere on Saturday, the Zhejiang Golden Bulls beat the Ningbo Rockets 120-106, the Guangzhou Loong Lions smashed the Sichuan Blue Whales 125-98, the Beijing Ducks defeated the Jiangsu Dragons 113-89, and the Jilin Northeast Tigers overcame the Shanghai Sharks 104-96
