International power forward Jianlian Yi (212-PF-87) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Guandong ST, receiving a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 3. The 25-year old player had a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Guangsha L. (#12, 1-2) 113-110. Guandong ST maintains the 7th position in Chinese CBA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Guandong ST will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. Yi turned to be Guandong ST's top player in his first season with the team. Jianlian Yi has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (6th best: 27.7ppg), rebounds (9th best: 11.3rpg) and averages impressive 2.7bpg and 78.4% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was 31-year old American Charles Gaines (201-F-81) of Shanxi Zh.. Gaines had a very good evening with a double-double of 31 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Shanxi Zh. lost that game 102-109 to Fujian QB (2-1). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Gaines is well-known at Shanxi Zh. and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 26.0ppg (#9). He also registered 10.5 boards per game.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Mike Harris (198-F-83) of Jiangsu D. (#14). Harris got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds . Despite Harris' great performance Jiangsu D. lost 92-98 to DongGuan L. (#6, 2-1). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Jiangsu D. can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have awful season losing so far all 2 games. Too bad for Harris he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. The season just started for Harris as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Al Thornton (203-F-83) of Guangsha L. - 36 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Zhelin Wang (215-PF-94) of Fujian QB - 28 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Mingxin Ju (200-F/G-93) of Foshan LL - 27 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Pooh Jeter (180-PG-83) of Shandong FB - 33 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Donnell Harvey (203-F/C-80) of TianJin S. - 30 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Stephon Marbury (188-G-77) of Beijing Ducks - 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 10. YongGang Zhao (202-F-82) of Qingdao E. - 36 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Bhullar's double-double lands him NBL Player of the Week award - 1 day ago
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25-year old center Sim Bhullar (226-C-92) had a very impressive game in the last round for Guangxi and receives a Asia-basket.com NBL Player of the Week award for round 25. He had a double-double of 24 points and 19 rebounds, while his team beat Guizhou (#3, 17-8) 127-114. Guangxi maintains the 7th position in Chinese NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guangxi will need more victories to improve their 15-10 record. Bhullar turned to... [read more]
25-year old center Sim Bhullar (226-C-92) had a very impressive game in the last round for Guangxi and receives a Asia-basket.com NBL Player of the Week award for round 25. He had a double-double of 24 points and 19 rebounds, while his team beat Guizhou (#3, 17-8) 127-114. Guangxi maintains the 7th position in Chinese NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guangxi will need more victories to improve their 15-10 record. Bhullar turned to be Guangxi's top player in his first season with the team. Sim Bhullar averages this season 19.0ppg and 12.7rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Mark Lyons (185-PG-89, agency: Higher Vision Sports) of Guizhou. He is American guard in his first season at Guizhou. In the last game Lyons recorded impressive 58 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Guizhou lost that game 114-127 to the lower-ranked Guangxi (#7, 15-10). Guizhou managed to keep the same 3rd spot in the standings. His team's 17-8 record is not bad at all. Lyons is a newcomer at Guizhou and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 35.7ppg (#6). His other stats are also decent: 4.2rpg and 4.9apg.
Third place about best performers goes to center Ater Majok (208-C-87) of Luoyang (#5). Majok scored 27 points and grabbed twenty two rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Luoyang, leading his team to a 102-76 easy win against the lower-ranked Jiangsu L. (#13, 2-23). Luoyang needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 17 victories and 8 lost games. Majok has a great season in China. After 25 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 15.6rpg (3rd best). He also has 4.1bpg and FGP: 63.2%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Brandon Bowman (206-F-84) of Fujian - 39 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Terrell Stoglin (185-G-91) of Hunan - 45 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Michael Holyfield (211-C-92) of Beijing - 26 points and 16 rebounds 7. Isaiah Austin (216-C-93) of Guangxi - 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Mengchao Dong) of Hebei X. - 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Yuxiang Gao (195-F-93) of Lhasa - 34 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Yunan Liu (205-F/C-94) of Beijing - 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
NBL Round 25: Guizhou loses to Guangxi - 2 days ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBL. The game between third ranked Guizhou (17-8) and seventh ranked Guangxi (15-10) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Guizhou was defeated by Guangxi in Guangxi 114-127. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 13 points. Guangxi outrebounded Guizhou 50-39 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 a... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in NBL.
The game between third ranked Guizhou (17-8) and seventh ranked Guangxi (15-10) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Guizhou was defeated by Guangxi in Guangxi 114-127. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 13 points. Guangxi outrebounded Guizhou 50-39 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 31 personal fouls committed by Guizhou helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar (226-92, college: N.Mexico St.) contributed with 24 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Mark Lyons (185-89, college: Arizona, agency: Higher Vision Sports) answered with 58 points (!!!), 5 assists and 4 steals for Guizhou. Guizhou's coach Guodong Zhang rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guangxi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 15-10 record. Guizhou at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Guangxi are looking forward to face Fujian (#10) in Fuzhou in the next round. Guizhou will play on the road against Lhasa (#9) and is hoping to win this game. NBL top team - Henan (21-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Dongbu (1-24) in Nanjin 99-69. Nigerian-American point guard Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180-86, college: CS Fullerton) stepped up and scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and PengPeng Li chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side guard Yi Jiang (195-93) responded with 25 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Henan have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 21-4 record. Dongbu at the other side stay dead last with 24 lost games. Henan will play against Anhui (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Dongbu will play against Luoyang (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record. The game in Lanling supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Shaanxi W. (20-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Chongqing (13-12). Shaanxi W. smashed Chongqing 120-95 on Sunday. Troy Gillenwater nailed 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Yang Wang came up with 30 points for Chongqing in the defeat. Chongqing's coach Shu Trist Spurl gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Shaanxi W. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-5 record behind leader Henan. Loser Chongqing keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Shaanxi W. will meet at home Beijing (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Chongqing will play against Hebei X. and hope to secure a win. The game between 12th ranked Hebei X. (6-19) and sixth ranked Anhui (17-8) in Hebei ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Anhui outscored Hebei X. 122-87. Manny Harris fired 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Anhui's coach Yong Zhang felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anhui moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Hebei X. at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Anhui's next round opponent will be league's leader Henan at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei X. will play against Chongqing (#8) in Lanling and hope to win that game.
Other games in round 25 were not that significant. Jiangsu L. was smashed by Luoyang on the road 102-76. Fujian lost to Hunan on its own court 107-116. Lhasa managed to outperform Beijing in a road game 123-110.
NBL top team - Henan (21-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Dongbu (1-24) in Nanjin 99-69. The game was mostly controlled by Henan. Dongbu was better in fourth quarter 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Dongbu 42-31 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Nigerian-American point guard Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180-86, college: CS Fullerton) stepped up and scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward PengPeng Li (200-96) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side guard Yi Jiang (195-93) responded with 25 points and point guard Tujun Shen (185-92) scored 24 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Henan have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 21-4 record. Dongbu at the other side stay dead last with 24 lost games. Henan will play against Anhui (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Dongbu will play against Luoyang (#5) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Dongbu: J.Yi 25+3reb+2ast, S.Tujun 24+3reb+3ast, S.Shengyue 8+8reb, C.Ziran 6+7reb, D.QinShuo 3+2reb, L.Sheng 2 Henan: W.Longfei 17+2reb+1ast, L.PengPeng 14+7reb, A.Josh-Emmanuel 12+5reb+5ast, W.Hang 10+2reb+3ast, C.Yuhan 9+2reb+2ast, M.Xiaochao 9+5reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Luoyang (17-8) crushed at home 13th ranked Jiangsu L. (2-23) 102-76. It looked good early as Jiangsu L. took a 2-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Luoyang had a 24-14 second period charge getting the lead and Jiangsu L. was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 76-102. They outrebounded Jiangsu L. 52-32 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Luoyang players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Jiangsu L.'s players. South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecticut) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Forward Wenhan Qiao (195-91) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Five Luoyang players scored in double figures. Luoyang's coach Nan Huo felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Palestinian forward Michael Nunnally (203-86, college: Pacific) produced 28 points and 9 rebounds and forward MingYang Gao (196-88) added 25 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Luoyang moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jiangsu L. lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Luoyang's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Dongbu (#14) in Nanjin which should be another easy win for them. Jiangsu L. will play at home against Hunan and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Jiangsu L.: N.Michael 28+9reb, G.MingYang 25+4reb+4ast, W.Xing Chen 6+5reb+3ast, J.Shichao 6+3reb+2ast, W.Peng 5, C.Junze 3+1ast Luoyang: M.Ater 27+22reb+3ast, L.Shuai 16+1reb+5ast, S.Jianguo 16+4reb+5ast, Q.Wenhan 13+10reb+11ast, O.Olumide 12+11reb+6ast, Y.Aosheng 8+1reb+2ast
The game between third ranked Guizhou (17-8) and seventh ranked Guangxi (15-10) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Guizhou was defeated by Guangxi in Guangxi 114-127. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 13 points. Guangxi outrebounded Guizhou 50-39 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 31 personal fouls committed by Guizhou helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Isaiah Austin (216-93, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar (226-92, college: N.Mexico St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Guangxi players scored in double figures. American point guard Mark Lyons (185-89, college: Arizona, agency: Higher Vision Sports) answered with 58 points (!!!), 5 assists and 4 steals and forward MingHao Li (200-92) added 13 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Guizhou. Guizhou's coach Guodong Zhang rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guangxi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 15-10 record. Guizhou at the other side keeps the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Guangxi are looking forward to face Fujian (#10) in Fuzhou in the next round. Guizhou will play on the road against Lhasa (#9) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Guizhou: L.Mark 58+4reb+5ast, L.Pengfei 17+10reb, L.MingHao 13+8reb+9ast, Z.Bo 8+7reb+5ast, S.Rongxiao 8+5reb+1ast, L.Xu 6+1reb+1ast Guangxi: A.Isaiah 30+16reb+4ast, B.Sim 24+19reb+4ast, Y.Dian Hong 17+4reb+1ast, C.Keliang 17+2reb+3ast, Y.Kai 17+3reb+2ast, J.Le 11+4reb+6ast
The game in Lanling supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Shaanxi W. (20-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Chongqing (13-12). Shaanxi W. smashed Chongqing 120-95 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Shaanxi W.. Chongqing managed to win fourth quarter 28-27. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-88, college: N.Mexico St.) nailed 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Charles Gaines (201-81, college: S.Mississippi) accounted for 23 points and 12 rebounds. Five Shaanxi W. players scored in double figures. Guard Yang Wang (198-90) came up with 30 points and American Tony Mitchell (198-89, college: Alabama) added 23 points respectively for Chongqing in the defeat. Chongqing's coach Shu Trist Spurl gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Shaanxi W. have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-5 record behind leader Henan. Loser Chongqing keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Shaanxi W. will meet at home Beijing (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Chongqing will play against Hebei X. and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Chongqing: W.Yang 30+3reb+1ast, M.Tony 23+3reb+1ast, L.Yao 12+7reb+4ast, Z.Yuanbo 9+10reb, W.Xin 8+5reb+2ast, K.Vladyslav 7+9reb+1ast Shaanxi W.: G.Troy 30+8reb+1ast, G.Charles 23+12reb+2ast, J.JunQi 17+5reb, F.Jiawei 17+9reb, Y.XiaoHang 13+1reb+3ast, S.Heyu 5+1reb+2ast
Very expected game when 10th ranked Fujian (10-15) lost to fifth ranked Hunan (17-8) in Fuzhou 107-116. American guard Terrell Stoglin (185-91, college: Maryland) fired 45 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. His fellow American import power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Brandon Bowman (206-84, college: Georgetown) produced a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Ivorian-French point guard Mouloukou-Souleyman Diabate (181-87) added 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fujian's coach Jiulong Liu tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hunan. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fujian lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Hunan's next round opponent will be Jiangsu L. (#13) in He Fei and are hoping to win another game. Fujian will play at home against Guangxi and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Fujian: B.Brandon 39+13reb+2ast, X.Huajun 19+6reb+2ast, D.Mouloukou Souleyman 18+4reb+8ast, L.Ming-Yu 16+1reb+5ast, H.Yan 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Jinshuai 4+1reb Hunan: S.Terrell 45+5reb+6ast, O.Arinze 18+17reb+6ast, P.Jiaxin 16+5reb+1ast, Z.Wei 13+5reb+2ast, Z.ChaoLong 9+7reb, L.Hansheng 4+1reb
The game between 12th ranked Hebei X. (6-19) and sixth ranked Anhui (17-8) in Hebei ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Anhui outscored Hebei X. 122-87. The game without a history. Anhui led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Hebei X.'s 38. Anhui forced 30 Hebei X. turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 18 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American swingman Manny Harris (196-89, college: Michigan) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Power forward Kai Ren (207-92) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Anhui players scored in double figures. Anhui's coach Yong Zhang felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mengchao Dong produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and forward Zixu Wang (200-98) added 27 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Anhui moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Hebei X. at the other side keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Anhui's next round opponent will be league's leader Henan at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei X. will play against Chongqing (#8) in Lanling and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Hebei X.: W.Zixu 27+4reb+5ast, D.Mengchao 25+13reb+3ast, L.Yannan 11+6reb+1ast, Z.Zhao 9+3reb+3ast, H.Haibin 8+2reb+3ast, F.Weijian 4+6reb Anhui: H.Manny 21+6reb+4ast, R.Kai 21+8reb+1ast, Z.Yong 20+8reb+2ast, J.Chris 18+5reb+1ast, G.Shunjie 13+2reb+1ast, S.Kun 11+2reb
Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Lhasa (11-14) won against on the road 11th ranked Beijing (8-17) 123-110. The game was mostly controlled by Lhasa. Beijing was better in second period 27-26. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Beijing's players. Forward Yuxiang Gao (195-93) fired 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Zhennan Zhang chipped in a double-double by scoring 28 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Power forward Yunan Liu (205-94) produced 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Michael Holyfield (211-92, college: Sam Houston St.) added 26 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Lhasa and four Beijing players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lhasa maintains ninth place with 11-14 record. Beijing lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 17 games lost. Lhasa's next round opponent will be higher ranked Guizhou (#3) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beijing will play against the league's second-placed Shaanxi W. (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Beijing: L.Yunan 29+9reb+5ast, H.Michael 26+16reb, Z.Wei 26+4reb+2ast, C.Zexu 13+3reb+2ast, Z.Shuai 8+6reb+1ast, G.Kaiyang 4+2reb Lhasa: G.Yuxiang 34+7reb+5ast, Z.Zhennan 28+8reb+10ast, C.Jinlong 22+4reb+5ast, H.DangJian 12+9reb+3ast, K.Jonathan 12+3reb+1ast, D.ZhiMing 9+1reb
Russ Smith claims Chinese NBL weekly honour - 3 days ago
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American Russ Smith (183-PG-91) had a great game in the last round for Luoyang and that's him to receive a Asia-basket.com NBL Player of the Week award for round 24. The 26-year old playmaker got a double-double of 75 points and twelve assists, while his team edged out Fujian (#10, 10-14) 144-143. Luoyang is placed at 4th position in Chinese NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Luoyang will need more victories to improve their 16-8 rec... [read more]
American Russ Smith (183-PG-91) had a great game in the last round for Luoyang and that's him to receive a Asia-basket.com NBL Player of the Week award for round 24. The 26-year old playmaker got a double-double of 75 points and twelve assists, while his team edged out Fujian (#10, 10-14) 144-143. Luoyang is placed at 4th position in Chinese NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Luoyang will need more victories to improve their 16-8 record. In the team's last game Smith had a remarkable 56.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Luoyang's top player in his first season with the team. University of Louisville graduate has very impressive stats this year. Smith is league's best scorer averaging so far 61.2ppg. Smith is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 5.6apg) and averages solid 4.1spg and 57.9% FGP.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 36-year old American forward Charles Gaines (201-F-81) of second-ranked Shaanxi W.. Gaines impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 44 points and 16 rebounds. Of course he led Shaanxi W. to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Anhui (#6, 16-8) 116-89. Shaanxi W.'s second position in the standings has not changed. His team's 19-5 record is not bad at all. Gaines is a newcomer at Shaanxi W. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.
The third best performed player last round was Ivorian Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87) of Fujian (#10). Diabate got into 30-points club by scoring 63 points in the last round. He went also for eight assists. Despite Diabate's great performance Fujian lost 143-144 to the higher-ranked Luoyang (#4, 16-8). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Fujian ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 14 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Diabate could help Fujian to bring them higher in the standings. Diabate has a great season in China. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 6.5apg (2nd best). He also has 3.3spg and FGP: 61.0%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Tony Mitchell (198-SF-89) of Chongqing - 46 points, 17 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Marcus Thornton (193-G-93) of Guangxi - 50 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Ater Majok (208-C-87) of Luoyang - 26 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Terrell Stoglin (185-G-91) of Hunan - 51 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Michael Holyfield (211-C-92) of Beijing - 29 points and 25 rebounds 9. Jonathan Kreft (213-C-86) of Lhasa - 22 points, 19 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Brandon Bowman (206-F-84) of Fujian - 35 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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