Zhu Songwei's crucial three-pointer seals the victory! Fu Hao scores 33 points in vain as Beijing North Control narrowly beats Liaoning to end a 4-game losing streak.

On December 27th, in a CBA regular season game, Beijing North Control edged out Liaoning 81-77 at home, ending their four-game losing streak.

In the first quarter, Wells made a long-range shot, Fu Hao continuously scored both inside and outside for 8 points; Zhu Songwei scored a layup, Perry used his personal ability to keep scoring, and Zhu Songwei hit another corner three-pointer. The match remained close, with Liaoning holding a narrow 11-10 lead. Fu Hao kept scoring relentlessly; Zhang Fan hit a long-range shot, Syborn made a mid-range jumper, Fang Jiachen scored a three-pointer, and Syborn completed a 2+1 play, helping North Control to lead 21-19 at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, Yan Shouqi hit a three-pointer, helping Liaoning take a 23-21 lead. Wells kept attacking the basket, Fu Hao combined drives and jump shots to score continuously, then made an easy layup. Wells hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc, helping Liaoning control the game. At halftime, Liaoning led 39-34.

In the third quarter, Perry and Zhu Songwei hit consecutive three-pointers, allowing North Control to take a 40-39 lead. Zou Yuchen scored under the basket, Perry made a mid-range shot, Zhang Fan’s long-range shooting showed its power, and Perry’s mid-range jumper extended North Control’s lead to 52-45. Wells made a stop-and-pop jumper, Fu Hao and Brown attacked repeatedly, helping Liaoning close the gap to 51-52. Zhang Fan hit a chasing three-pointer, helping North Control lead 57-53 at the end of the quarter.

In the final quarter, Brown scored 10 points with drives and jump shots, helping Liaoning take a 63-58 lead. Perry and Zou Yuchen scored layups in succession, Zhang Fan’s mid-to-long range shots kept falling, and Perry hit a long-range shot, putting North Control ahead 70-68. Brown made a jump shot, Fu Hao scored on a bank shot, Brown hit another three-pointer; Zhu Songwei made a put-back, Liao Sanning stole and scored on an empty basket, Perry hit a long-range shot, and the score was tied at 77. Then Zhu Songwei’s three-pointer gave North Control an 80-77 lead. North Control maintained the advantage and won 81-77.

Starting Lineups

Beijing North Control: Zou Yuchen, Zhang Fan, Zhu Songwei, Liao Sanning, Perry

Liaoning: Fu Hao, Jiang Yuxing, Wang Lanqin, Morland, Wells