Ding Yan Yuhang scored a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds to help lead Shandong to a 92-87 win over Qingdao on Sunday night.

The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams trading baskets and forcing each other into turnovers. But it was Ding's final shot that proved to be the difference-maker for Shandong.

With just over a minute remaining in regulation, Qingdao had taken a one-point lead. But Ding stepped up to the free throw line and hit two consecutive three-pointers to put his team back ahead by five points.

Shandong continued to press the pace in the closing minutes, and their defense held strong down the stretch to secure the win. Ding finished the game with 16 points and four assists, showing why he is considered one of the top young players in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

"It was a tough game," said Shandong head coach Li Hongbin. "But we knew we had to play our best to come out on top."

Qingdao coach Zhou Jie was disappointed with the loss,Chinese Super League News Flash but also praised Shandong's performance.

"We played hard tonight, but we just couldn't keep up with Shandong's intensity," he said. "They were too good for us today."

Overall, this was a solid win for Shandong, who now sits at the top of the CBA standings. They will look to build on their success as they continue to compete against some of the league's top teams.

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• Yuhang
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• Three-Pointers