Ahead of the highly anticipated Game 3 showdown between Guangdong Dongguang and Beijing Beiqi in the CBA playoffs, a media insider has revealed that the Guangdong team has set a 2 million yuan winning bonus for their players. The decisive match, scheduled for 7:35 PM Beijing time on May 12, will determine which team advances to the semifinals.
Basketball journalist Jia Lei reported on Wednesday that the Guangdong squad has offered the substantial incentive for tonight’s must-win game. The best-of-three series is currently tied at 1-1, with the winner securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
In the previous game, Guangdong narrowly escaped defeat thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Zhang Haojia in overtime, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The intense rivalry between the two teams has captivated fans, with both sides eager to emerge victorious in this high-stakes encounter.