On the evening of October 19, Beijing time, the finals of the 2025 China Men's 3x3 Basketball Super League (referred to as the “Super 3 League”) concluded in Songzhuang, China. The Guangdong Bao'an Career Club from Shenzhen delivered a standout performance, ultimately securing the runner-up position after falling to Shanghai Jiushijie in the championship game. This achievement not only set a new record for the team's best-ever finish in the Super 3 League but also marked a significant milestone in its five-year history.

This year's Super Three League regular season comprised regional tournaments and championship series, featuring a total of 25 events. The Guangdong Bao'an Career Team participated in 11 of these events, securing stage championships at the Guiyang and Shenzhen stops. They also claimed the championship title at the Zigui, Hubei championship series. Ultimately, they qualified for the finals in Beijing by finishing fourth in the regular season standings.

Group stage, quarterfinals: Advancing steadily to the semifinals

On October 17, the opening day of the group stage, Guangdong Bao'an Career demonstrated formidable team strength, securing decisive victories over fellow group opponents Huzhou Suzaku Rockets and Zhejiang Deqing Pulai. They advanced to the quarterfinals as group leaders. In the quarterfinals on October 18, the team faced a “Guangdong derby” against Nanhai Dragons. Throughout the match, Guangdong Bao'an Career delivered a consistent performance with seamless coordination on both offense and defense, ultimately defeating their opponents 19-12 to advance to the semifinals.

Semifinals: Miller's clutch free throws seal comeback, propelling team to finals in dire straits

On the morning of October 19th, during the semifinal match, Guangdong Bao'an Career faced off against Beijing Holdings, a seasoned powerhouse from Beijing. The game initially unfolded in their disadvantage. Early on, Beijing Holdings employed a tight defensive strategy, forcing Guangdong Bao'an Career into an extended scoring drought as the momentum shifted toward their opponents.

At a critical juncture, Miller stepped up for Guangdong Bao'an Life, breaking the offensive stalemate with consecutive baskets. His contributions helped narrow the gap and kept the score tightly contested. With the score 19-20 in the final moments, Miller once again became the team's clutch performer. He drew a foul on offense, then sank both free throws to secure a 21-20 comeback victory. This triumph propelled Guangdong Bao'an Life into the finals, marking the franchise's first-ever advancement to the Super Three League championship series.

Final: Pursuing Dreams Without Regrets, A Historic Achievement for the Team

On the evening of October 19th, Guangdong Bao'an Career faced off against league powerhouse Shanghai Jiushijie in the finals. Opening the game, Guangdong's Zhou Jiahao scored the first two points, giving his team an early lead. Shanghai Jiushijie immediately countered, tying the score at 2-2 with two strong drives to the basket. The teams then engaged in a fierce back-and-forth battle, with the score seesawing through 4-4, 6-6, and 9-9, creating an intensely charged atmosphere on the court.

Midway through the game, the momentum shifted: Shanghai Jiushij suddenly ramped up their offensive firepower, unleashing a 9-1 scoring run to pull ahead 18-10 and gradually seize control of the match. Despite Guangdong Bao'an Life's swift tactical adjustment and a 5-point run fueled by seamless teamwork to narrow the gap to 15-18, Shanghai Jiusi quickly regained composure. Player Yan Peng sank a crucial two-pointer to secure match point. Ultimately, Shanghai Jiusi's Luo Xudong sealed the victory with one made free throw out of two attempts, clinching the Super Three League championship title with a 21-15 win.

For Guangdong Bao'an Career, established just five years ago, this Super Three League campaign was a true breakthrough journey: finishing fourth in the regular season and runner-up in the finals, both marks setting new team records in the league. A team representative stated after the game that this achievement was the result of the entire squad's hard work. They will continue to refine their skills and enhance their strength, aiming to achieve even greater success in future competitions!