Shenzhen won over Guangsha to level the series at 2-2 at CBA playoff quarter-finals

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Shenzhen Leopard won over Guangsha Lions 100-95 at home at their CBA playoff quarter-final game on Wednesday. The host team was on the edge to be eliminated as they fell 1-2 behind Guangsha in their best-of-five quarter-final series.

The first quarter was tight as Guangsha International MVP Courtney Fortson passed to Hu Jinqiu, the latter scored to margin the gap to one point. But the host team was leading the way as Guo Xiaopeng drives a lay-up and helps Shenzhen to lead, 21-12.

Two teams all sent their internationals to the court. Ioannis Bourousis scored three triples in the second quarter to try to margin the gap.

Shenzhen won over Guangsha to level the series at 2-2. /VCG Photo

Jared Sullinger responded with 12 points in the second quarter and 22 points in total who was the team's highest scorer of the game.

Meanwhile, Fortson contributed 11 assists and 25 points. The international MVP assists his best partner Hu Jinqiu to dominate under the basket.

With just two minutes left in the fourth, two teams were still tight. Lin trailed a triple to keep the match alive. The forward scored 21 points. Sullinger responded with a trey to maintain the lead.

Qiu Biao added another three points and Shenzhen leads 98-92. The 35-year-old veteran only scored three points but the most important three points to help the host to claim victory.

Shenzhen finally won the match 100-95 and the decider will be on March 24. The winner that will qualify in the last four will face Shandong.