The Hunan Basketball Association saw a high-scoring thriller on May 10, 2026, with Changsha edging past Changde 99–95 at the Changde Gymnasium. The visitors snapped a two-game losing streak with a stellar offensive performance, powered by a 30-point outburst from shooting guard Sun Peng. Changde, despite leading for most of the first half, could not contain Changsha’s hot shooting in the final quarter.

Fast Start for Changde

Changde came out firing, hitting six of their first nine three-point attempts to build a 29–22 lead after one quarter. Forward Liu Wei was unstoppable in the paint, scoring 12 points in the first half alone. The home team stretched the lead to 54–45 at halftime, seemingly in control behind crisp ball movement and aggressive drives.

Changsha’s Second-Half Turnaround

Changsha adjusted defensively in the third quarter, switching to a zone that disrupted Changde’s rhythm. Meanwhile, Sun Peng caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down four three-pointers in the period. A 14–2 run late in the third turned a 65–60 deficit into a 74–67 lead for Changsha. “We stayed patient and kept moving the ball,” said head coach Ma Chao. “Once our shots started falling, the momentum shifted.”

Back-and-Forth Fourth Quarter

The final frame was a slugfest. Changde clawed back to tie the game at 85 with five minutes left, but Changsha responded with clutch baskets from point guard Zheng Yu, who finished with 16 points and 10 assists. With the score 97–95 and 12 seconds remaining, Changsha forced a turnover and Sun Peng calmly sank two free throws to ice the game.

Key Performances

• Changsha: Sun Peng – 30 points (6-11 from three), 4 rebounds; Zheng Yu – 16 points, 10 assists, 2 steals.
• Changde: Liu Wei – 24 points, 9 rebounds; guard Huang Bo added 21 points and 5 assists.

Implications

Changsha improved to 2-2 on the season, while Changde fell to 2-2 as well, creating a logjam in the middle of the standings. The two teams could meet again in the playoffs if this form continues.