The second-seed Beijing prolonged the uncertainty when it comes to the new champions of China. They beat No.1 Shanghai in Game 5 of the 2017-2018 Super League playoff finals and reduced the advantage of the rivals in the series at 3-2. Still, Shanghai will have the chance to clinch the title in front of own crowd on April 24.
Jiang Chuan topped Beijing with 23 points. The Pole Michał Kubiak made 4 kill blocks in addition to scoring 17 points (3 aces). As for Shanghai, the Argentinean Facundo Conte tallied 19 points (2 aces, 3 kill blocks). The Hungarian Krisztián Pádár added 13 points.
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our CHN National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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