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China Beats Defing Champions Sichuan in WCBA Finals, Series Tied 1-1
In a dramatic turn of events during the Women's Chinese Basketball Association WCBA league finals held on Saturday at Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia defeated defing champions Sichuan by an impressive margin of 96-85. This pivotal victory levelled the series at 1-1 in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
After showcasing a strong performance with a 23-point contribution in Thursday's Game 1, Han Xu from Sichuan was relatively cautious during scoring opportunities on Saturday, managing only two points out of her two attempts before entering the fourth quarter. Facing an eleven-point deficit, Sichuan coach Yang Yi devised a unique strategy by fielding both Han and Elizabeth Cambage on court simultaneously in the final period.
Cambage's presence in the final frame offered Sichuan fleeting hope of a late comeback, but it was marred when she received two unsportsmanlike fouls leading to her ejection. Despite this setback, Sichuan still had chances for a dramatic turnaround, yet missed multiple opportunities as Inner Mongolia capitalized on their turnovers.
Inner Mongolia's star-studded lineup saw five players scoring in double digits. Jones made an outstanding performance with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Li Yuan added valuable contributions of 13 points and eight assists to the team's total.
Sichuan responded with a strong showing from Cambage who led all scorers with 30 points, followed closely by Wang Siyu’s tally of 15. However, it was disappointing for Li Meng as she could only manage four out of her thirteen attempts scoring just 13 points.
The battle moves to Sichuan for Game 3 on April 16 in this best-of-five series. Both teams will need to bring their A-game as the contest intensifies.
Inner Mongolia Players Celebrate
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Elizabeth Cambage and Han of Sichuan engaged in a dynamic play during the game between Inner Mongolia and Sichuan on April 13, 2024.
Elizabeth Cambage's Offensive Drive
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Elizabeth Cambage of Sichuan scores during the Women's Chinese Basketball Association WCBA league finals on April 13, 2024.
Team Inner Mongolia Supporting Each Other
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Members of the Inner Mongoloia team l assistance to Wang Siyu during their match agnst Sichuan in Hohhot, on April 13, 2024.
Zhang Ru of Inner Mongolia
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Zhang Ru of the Inner Mongoloia team falls during their game agnst Sichuan on April 13, 2024.
Inner Mongolia's Team Celebration
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The Inner Mongoloia team celebrates their victory over Sichuan in the WCBA league finals on April 13, 2024.
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