Shanghai, June 6 -- The Shanghai Sharks defeated the Zhejiang Lions 103-82 in Game 5 to win the 2025-26 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Finals 4-1, winning their second league title and the first since 2002.
Returning to home court with Kenneth Lofton Jr. back in the lineup, Shanghai started the first quarter with a 5-0 run, but the Lions, having adjusted the lineup after Game 4, responded effectively on Friday.
After the first quarter, Shanghai held a slim 28-24 lead. Zhejiang came out strong in the second quarter, going on a 12-5 run to take the lead. Sharks' star Zhang Zhenlin then broke the deadlock for Shanghai, who fought back with consecutive points in a tightly contested half. The Sharkswent into the break leading 49-47.
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