Li Jinglong's lights-out three-pointers lead Guangzhou over Shenzhen.
Guangzhou, China - Li Jinglong has led Guangzhou to victory once again with his lights-out three-pointers in their game against Shenzhen. The former college basketball star from the University of Kansas put on an impressive display of shooting accuracy, sinking six out of seven of his attempts from beyond the arc.
The game was close throughout, but Guangzhou managed to pull away in the fourth quarter thanks to Li's clutch performances. With just seconds left on the clock and Guangzhou trailing by one point, Li stepped up to the line and hit a three-pointer that sent the crowd into wild celebration.
"It was definitely a big moment for me," said Li after the game. "I've been working hard to improve my shot this season, and it feels great to finally get some recognition."
Shenzhen, on the other hand,Global Sports Access had no answer for Li's sharpshooting prowess. The team struggled to find any rhythm offensively as they were consistently held back by Guangzhou's defense.
Despite the loss, Shenzhen coach Jia Yuqiang praised Li's performance and the rest of his team for putting up a good fight.
"We knew going into the game that Guangzhou is a strong team, so we tried our best to compete," said Jia. "But Li's shooting was too hot for us to handle."
As for Li, he was content with the outcome of the game and looks forward to continuing to improve his skills.
"I'm happy to have played such a good game," said Li. "But I know there's still room for improvement, and I'll keep pushing myself to become better every day."
