Blood-stained Jeremy Lin leads Beijing Ducks to another win on his Chinese Basketball Association home debut at Cadillac Arena
- NBA champion leaves court for treatment after being bloodied for second game running in 105-102 victory over Shandong Heroes
- First CBA three-pointer means pledge to donate US$428 to charity for each is off the mark with team vowing to match sum
The hosts beat the Shandong Heroes 105-102 at a packed Cadillac Arena to make it two wins from two in the 2019 season.
Lin posted 24 points and six rebounds, while Justin Hamilton top-scored for the team with 35. Shandong’s Lester Hudson, the CBA finals MVP last season with the champion Liaoning Flying Leopards, dropped 30 points and nine rebounds.
His adoring fans were treated to Jay Chou’s “Dragon Fist” every time Lin scored, a recommendation that came from the singer, who is a good friend of Lin.
The 31-year-old also hit his first CBA career three-pointer, meaning his promise to donate 3,000 yuan (US$428) to charity for every one he hits this season is off the mark.
The Ducks pledged to match the figure before the game, ensuring that 6,000 yuan is on its way to a good cause.