On August 31, the NBL semi-finals officially began, with Anhui Wenyi defeating Shijiazhuang Xianglan 110-106 at home, securing a first win and leading 1-0 in the series.
After the game started, the defending champions Anhui Wenyi did not take the initiative immediately. Fortunately, they managed to gain the upper hand with an 8-0 run at the end of the first quarter. However, Shijiazhuang, led by Weems and Ennis, continuously caught up in points, after which the two teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with the score difference unable to widen. In critical moments, Ji Lunweiteng and Johnson demonstrated their power, helping the team seize the initiative. Jackson’s two successful free throws at the end helped secure the victory for the team.
This time, Ji Lunweiteng and Johnson performed explosively again, combining for 56 points, which was key to the team’s victory. Ji Lunweiteng, despite being troubled by fouls in the first half, made adjustments in the second half, continuously scoring on the offensive end to help the team gain the upper hand. He finished the game with 9 out of 14 shots made, hitting all 11 free throws, contributing 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. Johnson dominated the inside play, making 10 out of 13 shots, scoring a double-double with 27 points and 19 rebounds.
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