Hot Form! Jones Scores Points, Rebounds, and Assists; Dong Jian Hits Six Three-Pointers to Help Hong Kong Take the Lead

On the evening of September 1st, the second round of the NBL semi-finals kicked off, with Hong Kong Golden Bulls defeating Changsha Wantian Yongsheng 101-86, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Throughout the game, Hong Kong Golden Bulls maintained a strong performance, leading for the entirety of the match. Although Changsha Yongsheng fought tenaciously, it was difficult for Hong Kong Golden Bulls to seal the game, but they managed to secure the victory under the leadership of Jones. In the game, Jones started and played for 32 minutes and 55 seconds, shooting 6 for 14, including 4 out of 9 from three-point range, and 15 out of 18 from the free-throw line, scoring a game-high 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, along with 2 steals, 3 turnovers, and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus rating of +9. It is worth noting that in the first round, Jones contributed 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, becoming the key to Hong Kong’s victory.

In addition to Jones, Dong Jian, who came off the bench today, also performed exceptionally well. He played for 23 minutes and 37 seconds as a substitute, shooting 7 for 12, including 6 out of 10 from beyond the arc, and 4 out of 5 from the free-throw line, scoring the second-highest 24 points for the team, along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists, as well as 2 steals, 1 turnover, and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus rating of +10. In the final quarter, Dong Jian hit consecutive three-pointers to help Hong Kong Golden Bulls stabilize the situation.