CBA Round 3 (Regular Season): Beijing D. keep a leadership position

Round 3 means everything may happen in CBA as the season just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Ducks defeated Blue Whales in Beijing 102-91. Beijing D. made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sichuan's players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import center Richard Solomon (208-1992, college: California, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) who recorded 31 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blue Whales will play next round against Beijing trying to get back on the winning streak. Ducks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Eagles (2-1) recorded a loss in Qingdao. Hosts were defeated by Guandong Tigers (1-2) 118-113. It was a good game for the former international point guard Mingxuan Hu (191-1998) who led his team to a victory with 40 points (!!!) and 9 assists. Will Barton contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Guandong Tigers' coach used entire bench in such tough game. The former international center Hansen Yang (216-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Qingdao E.Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Urumqi between Flying Tigers and Royal Fighters. Flying Tigers (3-0) got a very close home victory over Royal Fighters (2-1). Flying Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 114-111 on Thursday evening. It was a great evening for Dedric Lawson who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). The best for the losing side was Travis Trice II with 25 points and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Flying Tigers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Royal Fighters will play against Sichuan (#20) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Zhejiang GB. defeated Jilin NE T. in Hangzhou 121-113. Liaoning smashed Fujian S. at home 116-76. Nanjing won against Ningbo R. on the opponent's court 126-115. Winless Shanghai lost to undefeated Tianjin in a home game 110-112. Shanxi L. managed to beat Zhejiang GB. on the road 112-102. Guangsha L. defeated Shandong H. on its own court 103-96. Qingdao E. beat Shanghai in a road game 101-97.
The best stats of 3rd round was 32 points and 14 assists by Tremont Waters of Shanghai S..



Jilin NE T. - Zhejiang GB. 113-121

There was no surprise in Changchun where Jilin Tigers (0-2) were defeated by Golden Bulls (1-2) 121-113 on Wednesday. Zhejiang GB. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zhejiang GB. made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard Qian Wu (188-1994) helped adding 20 points and 12 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) with a double-double by scoring 46 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 11 assists and the former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Five Zhejiang GB. and four Jilin NE T. players scored in double figures. Golden Bulls will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jilin Tigers will play against Fujian S. (#15) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 46+5reb+11ast, J.Weize 19+1reb+4ast, D.Ronald 16+6reb+1ast, J.Yuxing 10+6reb+3ast, N.Malik 9+2reb, L.Ang 7+6reb+1ast
Zhejiang GB.: B.Paris 30+10reb+5ast, W.Qian 20+2reb+12ast, L.Wenbo 19+5reb+1ast, Y.Gabe 16+2reb+3ast, Y.Harold 13+7reb+2ast, J.Damian 10+7reb

Liaoning FL - Fujian S. 116-76

No shocking result in a game in Yingkou where Flying Leopards (2-0) smashed Sturgeons (0-2) 116-76 on Wednesday. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Sturgeons's 30. Liaoning outrebounded Fujian S. 52-32 including a 42-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Fujian S.'s players. It was a great evening for South Sudanese-Australian center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr (213-1994, college: Baylor) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Canadian-South Sudanese Marial Shayok (196-1995, college: Iowa St., agency: Diamond Sports) helped adding 14 points and 6 assists. Five Flying Leopards players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Frank Mason III (182-1994, college: Kansas) with 19 points and 5 assists and the other American import center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flying Leopards will meet Guangzhou (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sturgeons will play against Jilin NE T. in Changchun and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: M.III Frank 19+3reb+5ast, Y.Joseph 12+2reb, S.Baylee 12+10reb+2ast, L.Zhanglin 7+2reb+2ast, L.Zeng 7+3reb+2ast, L.Jinyu 5+1reb+2ast
Liaoning FL: L.Jr. Jo 17+12reb+2ast, F.Hao 16+2reb+4ast, F.Kyle 15+4reb+3ast, S.Marial 14+4reb+6ast, W.Lanqing 13+5reb+4ast, Z.Jiwei 11+3reb+6ast

Beijing D. - Sichuan BW 102-91

Ducks defeated Blue Whales in Beijing 102-91. Beijing D. made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sichuan's players. The best player for the winners was American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import center Richard Solomon (208-1992, college: California, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) who recorded 31 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and power forward Jinxiao Li (206-1997) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Beijing D. and four Sichuan players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blue Whales will play next round against Beijing trying to get back on the winning streak. Ducks will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: S.Edmond 31+9reb+7ast, L.Jinxiao 22+5reb, G.Marcus 17+6reb, M.Marin 12+5reb+1ast, S.Ruoyu 5+3reb+3ast, Y.Xiaoyong 2+1reb
Beijing D.: S.Richard 15+4reb+2ast, Z.Cairen 15+1reb+2ast, G.Eugene 15+6reb+10ast, F.Zeng 12+2reb+2ast, M.Lei 11+3reb+3ast, F.Ziming 10+3reb

Ningbo R. - Nanjing MK 115-126

But Rockets were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Jiangsu 126-115 on Thursday night. Nanjing made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. It was a great evening for Israeli-American forward TJ Leaf (208-1997, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (on 17-of-21 shooting from the field). American point guard Stefan Moody (179-1993, college: Ole Miss) helped adding 17 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. The best for the losing side was American swingman Ronald March (196-1993, college: Philander Smith) with 30 points and 4 assists and Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Nanjing and four Ningbo R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Monkey Kings will meet Guangsha L. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rockets will play against Shandong H. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: M.Ronald 30+4reb+4ast, R.Nick 18+11reb+4ast, H.Jordan 16+2reb+1ast, N.Hongyu 10+2reb+2ast, L.Kaiwen 10+6reb+1ast, W.Junjie 9+1reb+4ast
Nanjing MK: L.TJ 43+14reb+3ast, G.Haowen 21+6reb+5ast, L.Wei 18+3reb+6ast, M.Stefan 17+7reb+12ast, Z.Mingzheng 15+3reb, Z.Baiqing 8+2reb

Qingdao E. - Guangdong ST 113-118

Eagles (2-1) recorded a loss in Qingdao. Hosts were defeated by Guandong Tigers (1-2) 118-113. Guangdong ST made 25-of-32 charity shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Qingdao E. was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international point guard Mingxuan Hu (191-1998) who led his team to a victory with 40 points (!!!) and 9 assists. American Will Barton (198-1991, college: Memphis) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Guandong Tigers' coach used entire bench in such tough game. The former international center Hansen Yang (216-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists in the effort for Qingdao E.Four Qingdao E. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 30+2reb+1ast, Y.Hansen 26+11reb+4ast, P.Myles 19+5reb+13ast, W.Ruize 13+1reb+1ast, D.Angjun 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Jinmeng 6+1reb
Guangdong ST: H.Mingxuan 40+3reb+9ast, G.Troy 24+6reb+2ast, B.Will 18+9reb+8ast, X.Xin 9+6reb, B.Darius 9+7reb+4ast, D.Runwang 8+1reb

Shanghai S. - Tianjin 110-112

Very predictable result in Shanghai where Pioneers (2-0) edged Sharks (0-3) 112-110 on Thursday. Tianjin looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Taiwanese guard Ting-Chien Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) helped adding 27 points. The best for the losing side was Zheng Liu (192-1990) with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Puerto Rican point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) scored 16 points and 9 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: W.Zhelin 20+4reb+1ast, W.Tremont 16+2reb+9ast, L.Hongquan 16+6reb+4ast, L.Zheng 15+7reb+5ast, W.D.J. 13+9reb+5ast, Y.Pengfei 11+2reb
Tianjin: L.Ting-Chien 27+4reb+3ast, H.Javion 24+3reb+3ast, J.Jr. Scottie 21+14reb+4ast, S.Deshaui 12+3reb+4ast, L.Jr. Marcus 10+2reb+2ast, G.Zeyu 7+1reb+5ast

Zhejiang GB. - Shanxi L. 102-112

Not a big story in a game in Hangzhou where Golden Bulls (1-2) were defeated by Loongs (3-0) 112-102 on Thursday. Shanxi L. outrebounded Zhejiang GB. 57-39 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanxi L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Chuanxing Liu (222-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds. Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) helped adding 25 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American center Harold Yu (221-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Five Shanxi L. and four Zhejiang GB. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: B.Paris 26+14reb+5ast, J.Damian 21+8reb+2ast, Y.Harold 20+10reb+3ast, W.Qian 17+3reb+11ast, Y.Gabe 7+1reb+1ast, C.Shuaipeng 6+2ast
Shanxi L.: D.Hamidou 25+6reb+2ast, Y.Shuai 18+2reb, L.Chuanxing 18+22reb+1ast, G.Brandon 16+5reb+7ast, F.Ibrahima 11+8reb+3ast, Z.Ning 10+2reb+1ast

Guangsha L. - Shandong H. 103-96

Everything went according to plan in Hangzhou where Guangsha Lions (3-0) won against Heroes (1-2) 103-96 on Thursday. Guangsha L. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) helped adding 19 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds and Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) scored 20 points and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Heroes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guangsha Lions will meet at home Nanjing (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Heroes will play against Ningbo R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: C.Marquese 31+17reb+2ast, W.Lindell 20+2reb+8ast, C.Peidong 15+2reb+1ast, G.Kai 10+4reb+1ast, T.Hanlin 9+8reb+1ast, H.Siyu 6+3reb+3ast
Guangsha L.: B.Jr. Barry 30+2reb+4ast, K.Nathan 19+12reb, H.Jinqiu 18+9reb+1ast, S.Minghui 12+3reb+13ast, Z.Junlong 8+2reb, Z.Jiaren 6+1reb

Xinjiang FT - Beijing RF 114-111

A very close game took place in Urumqi between Flying Tigers and Royal Fighters. Flying Tigers (3-0) got a very close home victory over Royal Fighters (2-1). Flying Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 114-111 on Thursday evening. Xinjiang made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Xinjiang outrebounded Beijing 47-35 including 32 on the defensive glass. Xinjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). His fellow American import point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) helped adding 25 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) with 25 points and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international center Zijie Shen (210-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Xinjiang and five Beijing players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Flying Tigers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Royal Fighters will play against Sichuan (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: T.II Travis 25+1reb+9ast, R.Grant 22+3reb+2ast, S.Zijie 15+13reb+2ast, L.Sanning 13+3reb+6ast, Z.Fan 13+2reb+6ast, S.Jared 11+7reb+1ast
Xinjiang FT: L.Dedric 34+12reb+3ast, P.QJ 25+4reb+6ast, Q.Lin 17+3reb+3ast, W.Quanxi 10+6reb, H.Ashton 10+6reb+6ast, M.Yilifulati 6+1reb

Shanghai S. - Qingdao E. 97-101

There was no surprise in Shanghai where Sharks (0-3) were defeated by Eagles (2-1) 101-97 on Wednesday. Qingdao E. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sharks's 32. Qingdao E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international center Hansen Yang (216-2005) helped adding 17 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 assists and the former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Five Qingdao E. and four Shanghai players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: W.Tremont 32+4reb+14ast, W.Zhelin 24+8reb+1ast, L.Zheng 18+6reb+1ast, W.D.J. 12+13reb+5ast, D.Hao 4+5reb, W.Menglin 3+1reb
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 21+9reb+6ast, D.Angjun 20+4reb+2ast, Y.Hansen 17+11reb+2ast, W.Ruize 13+5reb+5ast, P.Myles 11+6reb+7ast, M.Akil 10+8reb