In a thrilling Game 2 of the CBA quarterfinals on May 10, Shenzhen Marco Polo held off a fierce comeback from Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls to secure a 95-91 victory on the road. The win clinched a 2-0 series sweep and propelled Shenzhen into the league semifinals.
The game started with both teams trading baskets, ending the first quarter in a deadlock. Shenzhen raised their intensity in the second quarter, building an 11-point lead. Zhejiang fought back to trim the deficit to 48-42 at halftime.
Shenzhen extended their advantage to 15 points midway through the third quarter, but Zhejiang refused to quit. A determined defensive effort and relentless interior scoring narrowed the gap to single digits by the end of the period, keeping their hopes alive.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter when He Xining erupted. The Shenzhen guard drilled four consecutive three-pointers, dismantling Zhejiang’s defense and restoring a comfortable lead. He finished with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Wang Haoran contributed 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Import Terquavion Smith recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists, orchestrating the offense masterfully.
Zhejiang applied full-court pressure in the final minutes, forcing Shenzhen into turnovers. However, they failed to capitalize on key opportunities. Cheng Shuopeng led all scorers with 25 points, adding 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Youngster Li Yuezhou shone with 15 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. Import Dakari Johnson posted 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block.
Shenzhen survived with a hard-fought 95-91 win, completing the sweep and booking their place in the CBA final four. 
