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H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Nanjing Monkey Kings
17
27
16
21
81
Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons
25
24
27
19
95
Nanjing Monkey Kings
Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons
2 points
17
23
3 points
7
8
Free Throws
26
25
Free Throws Rate
TO76%
92%TO
Foul
30
03
Ended81 - 95
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Match Info
The Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons delivered an impressive road performance, defeating the Nanjing Monkey Kings 95-81. In a game where the visiting Sturgeons' offense caught fire, they managed to silence the home crowd and snap Nanjing's recent positive momentum, showcasing their own potent scoring ability. Nanjing started the game with energy, feeding off their home fans to take an early lead. However, Fujian weathered the initial storm and began to find their shooting stroke from beyond the arc. A barrage of three-pointers in the second quarter swung the momentum firmly in Fujian's favor, giving them a double-digit halftime advantage. The Monkey Kings tried to rally in the third, cutting the deficit to single digits on several occasions, but each time the Sturgeons had an answer, usually from a different player. Fujian's ball movement was exceptional, leading to high-percentage looks, and they sealed the game with a strong final period, extending their lead and never letting Nanjing back within striking distance. The standout performance came from Fujian's backcourt, which combined for a high scoring total and orchestrated the offense with precision. Their ability to hit contested shots demoralized the Nanjing defense. For the Monkey Kings, their own offensive execution was inconsistent, with too many isolation plays and not enough ball movement to break down a disciplined Fujian defense. This result shakes up the middle of the CBA table. The victory provides a significant boost for Fujian's playoff aspirations, while the loss is a missed opportunity for Nanjing to gain ground on the teams above them. The Fujian coach was pleased with his team's resilience, saying, "We showed great composure on the road. Our shot-making was excellent, but it started with our defensive effort." The Nanjing coach lamented his team's defensive lapses, noting, "We lost their shooters too many times. You can't give a team like Fujian that many open looks and expect to win."