In the first quarter, the Bobcats narrowly led by 1 point at 25-24. In the second quarter, they took advantage, winning by 6 points at 28-22, leading the Hawks by 7 points at halftime with a score of 53-46.
In the third quarter, Zhang Yang, Felton, and Mike Miller launched a fierce attack, engaging in a heated battle with Bibby, Joe Johnson, and Pierce.
The trio from the Hawks individually had stronger capabilities than the three from the Bobcats, but in terms of teamwork cohesion and offensive tactics, the Bobcats were clearly superior by more than one level.
Pierce had 7 points and 3 rebounds, Joe Johnson scored 11 points, and Bibby had 6 points and 3 assists. Together, they led the Hawks to a whopping 33 points in the third quarter.
Supported by 8 assists combined from Brad Miller, Hill, and Millsap in a single quarter, Zhang Yang scored 10 points, Felton 7 points, Mike Miller 8 points, and the Bobcats blasted 34 points in that quarter!