Hong Kong Bulls defeat Changsha Yongsheng to defend NBL title

The Hong Kong Bulls defeated the Changsha Yongsheng 85-71 in Game 4 of the Chinese National Basketball League (NBL) Finals in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on Monday, winning the series 3-1 and retaining the championship.

Four of the Bulls players scored double-digit points, led by 24 from Josh Carlton. Michael Ertel II contributed 17 points and three three-pointers. He was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).

The Bulls missed 12 of their 20 field goals in the first quarter, but made four shots out of eight attempts from downtown, leading 22-19. They continued to extend their advantage by containing their opponents to only 14 points in the second quarter and led 48-33 when the first half ended.

The Bulls still scored at will in the third quarter and watched the deficit grow to 24 points at 72-48 before the final quarter. Though the home side began the fourth with a 12-6 run, the rally was too little too late for them to come back.