On the evening of May 17th, the 13th and final round of the Hunan BA regular season concluded with the Yiyang team suffering a 75-82 defeat at home against the Zhuzhou team. This result marks the end of the regular season for the Hunan BA, with the Yiyang team finishing with a record of 3 wins and 10 losses. Prior to the match, Yiyang held the 12th position in the standings with a 3-9 record, while Zhuzhou, despite having its ten-game winning streak snapped by Xiangtan in a previous game, remained a strong contender, firmly occupying the top spot with an 11-1 record.
The first quarter began with Yiyang making an immediate impact, hitting a three-pointer to take an early lead and quickly building a 7-0 run. However, Zhuzhou demonstrated seasoned composure, steadily controlling the pace of the game. The quarter ended with Yiyang narrowly ahead, 16-15.
In the second quarter, the score remained tightly contested, though Yiyang's offensive efficiency dipped compared to the first period. Zhuzhou grew more comfortable, taking the lead at various points. Yiyang displayed resilient fighting spirit, highlighted by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from player Duan Sifan to tie the game at 31-31 heading into halftime.
The third quarter saw Zhuzhou's offense proving difficult for Yiyang to handle. Yiyang's shooting accuracy declined, placing them in a challenging position, while Zhuzhou excelled both inside and outside, steadily increasing their lead. The quarter concluded with Zhuzhou leading 58-41, a commanding 17-point advantage.
The final quarter began with Yiyang's Xiao Yuwei immediately sinking a three-pointer, boosting team morale. Yiyang's offense showed signs of revival, and they played progressively better, engaging in a back-and-forth battle that narrowed the score gap. Despite their efforts, the final buzzer sounded with the score at 75-82 in favor of Zhuzhou.
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