In Game 3 of the CBA playoff first round, the Guangdong Southern Tigers faced off against the Beijing Ducks on the road. Despite holding a 10-point lead at one point, Guangdong ultimately succumbed to Beijing’s deeper roster, losing 73-88 and falling 1-2 in the series, ending their playoff run. However, foreign guard Quinn delivered an impressive performance once again, scoring 25 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Over the last two games, he has amassed a staggering 64 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists, showcasing his dominance on both ends of the court. These stellar outings have all but secured him an extension as one of the team’s small foreign players for next season.
As one of Guangdong’s most relied-upon imports this season, Quinn has had a mixed campaign. He started strong, dropping 30 points on 7-of-6 three-point shooting in a road win against Liaoning, but later struggled with shooting consistency, enduring games where he went 1-for-N from beyond the arc. Heading into the playoffs, with Samner out for the season due to injury, Quinn became the decisive factor for the team’s fate, especially during the single-foreign-player fourth quarter.
In the series against Beijing, Quinn elevated his game. In Game 1, despite a road loss, he contributed 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, but Guangdong’s poor three-point shooting led to the defeat. In Game 2, with their backs against the wall, Quinn exploded for 39 points on 8-of-12 three-point shooting, adding 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals. Without his heroics, the series might have ended earlier.
In Game 3, Guangdong started strong, controlling most of the first quarter. Quinn was not in attack mode early, scoring only 2 points and 1 rebound. In the second quarter, he took over, driving to the rim repeatedly, scoring 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists to keep the game close. In the third quarter, Beijing increased defensive pressure on Quinn, denying him open three-point looks. After three straight misses, he aggressively attacked the basket, scoring 10 points in the quarter to keep Guangdong alive. However, in the fourth quarter, Guangdong’s three-pointers failed to fall, and they couldn’t mount a comeback.
Quinn finished the game with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists on 9-of-19 shooting in 28 minutes, leading all scorers. Despite the loss, his recent performance has been nothing short of spectacular. With 64 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists over the past two games, he has proven to be a critical asset. His playoff displays have essentially locked up a spot as one of Guangdong’s small foreign players for the upcoming season.
