Xiangtan 91 – 88 Changsha | Hunan Basketball Association

A thrilling finish highlighted the Xiangtan-Changsha clash on May 17, 2026, as Xiangtan snatched a 91-88 victory in the Hunan Basketball Association. The home team rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge their provincial rivals in a game that will be remembered for its high drama.

Match Overview

Changsha controlled much of the first three quarters, using crisp ball movement to create open looks. They led 72-64 with 8 minutes to play, but Xiangtan’s full-court trap forced three consecutive turnovers, igniting a 12-2 run. The game came down to the final possession, with Changsha’s potential game-tying three-pointer rimming out at the buzzer.

Stars Deliver

• He Qiang (Xiangtan): 27 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, plus 5 assists.
• Zhou Lin (Xiangtan): 14 rebounds and 4 blocks, anchoring the defensive turnaround.
• Sun Yu (Changsha): 23 points and 9 assists in a losing cause.

Clutch Performance

He Qiang’s step-back jumper with 18 seconds remaining put Xiangtan up 91-88, and his defensive effort on the final play forced the difficult shot that fell short. The win was Xiangtan’s third straight, propelling them into the top four of the Hunan Association standings.

Looking Ahead

Xiangtan (6-3) will face conference leader Huaihua in their next game, while Changsha (4-5) must regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.