Li Muhao (R) of Beijing Ducks shoots during the 12th round match between Beijing Ducks and Zhejiang Lions at the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 12, 2020. (Xinhua/Sadat)
ZHUJI, China, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Zhejiang Lions got a difficult 109-104 win over the Beijing Ducks in the 11th round of the 2020-21 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league here on Thursday.
Sun Minghui had a game-high 33 points plus 2 rebounds and 13 assists while Jonathan Gibson had 19 points and two rebounds.
With Gibson's three pointer, Beijing opened a lead over Zhejiang until Sun Minghui's lay-up helped Zhejiang tie it 15-15. But Beijing had a narrow lead over Zhejiang 21-20 at the end of the first quarter.
Beijing extended the advantage to 12 points but Zhejiang tried hard to chase up, and the first half saw Beijing lead 52-48. Zhejiang turned the tide with 75-74 in the third quarter with a Li Jinglong jump shot through an assist from Feng Xin.
The fourth quarter was tied 97-97 going into extra time. Zhejiang grabbed the chance and sealed the victory with Sun's two free throws.