The Guangdong Tigers and Beijing Ducks Game 2 of the CBA playoffs in Dongguan was undoubtedly the most electrifying matchup of the season. After dropping Game 1 on the road, the Tigers faced elimination on their home floor but mounted a stunning comeback from a nine-point halftime deficit to force overtime, eventually winning on a last-second three-pointer by Zhang Haojia. 
From a 9-point halftime hole to an overtime thriller
The Tigers struggled early, shooting poorly from beyond the arc and falling behind 22-31 at halftime. Coach Du Feng remained calm, huddling with his players and encouraging them to focus on defense. In the second half, Guangdong shifted away from perimeter shooting and attacked the paint, leveraging their frontcourt size to break through Beijing’s defense.
With 30 seconds left in regulation and trailing 96-99, guard Xu Jie drove into the lane,
