On the last day of 2024, two regular season games were held in the CBA, both resulting in upsets. Fujian defeated Jiangsu, ending their 15-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Zhejiang, on a 10-game winning streak, lost at home to Shenzhen, who were ranked third from the bottom, which was a huge upset. However, Zhejiang's ranking remained in the top three.
Zhejiang should not have lost this game. Despite the absence of Cheng Shaipeng and Yu Jiahao only playing for 12 minutes before exiting the game, these were not excuses for the loss. Despite an incomplete lineup, their strength was still above Shenzhen's, especially since Shenzhen was also missing a key player, Zhou Peng.
In this game, Zhejiang somewhat underestimated their opponents, not playing seriously, or perhaps being a bit lax. In the second half of the second quarter, they were hit by Shenzhen with a 26-4 run, trailing by as many as 24 points. Fortunately, they managed to recover some points in the latter part of the third quarter, reducing the gap to 4 points. However, in the fourth quarter, the gap widened again to double digits. But at this point, Zhejiang launched a furious counterattack, almost achieving a great comeback.
The most classic moment occurred in the final 34 seconds when Zhejiang was only down by 6 points. A miraculous scene unfolded. Zhejiang's foreign aid, York, emerged as a hero. Under the cover of his teammates, he made two consecutive long-range leaning back three-pointers, which could also be called unreasonable three-pointers, with very fast and difficult shots. Then, in another possession, he hit another three-pointer while facing the defender. Within 34 seconds, he made three consecutive three-pointers, scoring 9 points, truly like Tracy McGrady possessed.
However, in the final moments, a defensive lapse and a turnover by Zhejiang turned York's 34 points into nothing, making his 9 points in 34 seconds a regret. They ultimately lost the game by a margin of 3 points.
Although Zhejiang lost, York's final 34 seconds have become a classic, making fans feel as if they were witnessing Tracy McGrady's miraculous moment from years ago. Whoever has a foreign aid like York is definitely blessed. What do you think?
