Wang Ruize's 4/6 3-Pointers Lead Qingdao to Victory Over Shandong.
Qingdao, China - Wang Ruize's four-point three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation time led Qingdao to victory over Shandong on Thursday night. The game was close throughout, with both teams trading baskets and leading for much of the first half.
In the third quarter, Shandong took a 12-point lead, but Qingdao refused to give up. They rallied back in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 points in a row to tie the game at 98-98. With less than two minutes left in regulation time, Wang stepped up and made his four-point three-pointer from the top of the key to win the game for Qingdao.
"It was a tough game,Basketball News Flash" said Wang after the game. "But we fought until the end and that's what matters."
The victory was important for Qingdao, who had lost their previous two games and were facing elimination in the playoffs. With this win, they have now clinched a spot in the semi-finals and will face either Guangzhou or Shijiazhuang in the next round.
For Shandong, it was a disappointing loss as they were looking to make it to the finals for the second straight year. Despite the loss, they remain one of the most talented teams in the league and will be a force to be reckoned with in future seasons.
Overall, it was a thrilling finish to a tight game between two evenly matched teams. Wang's clutch performance helped Qingdao secure their place in the semi-finals, while Shandong's disappointment will serve as motivation for them to come back stronger next season.
