CBA Round 9 (Regular Season): First victory of Fujian S.

There were just 9 rounds played in Regular Season of CBA and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sturgeons' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after seven consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Jilin Tigers (4-4) 133-119 on Tuesday. Fujian S. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 48 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Fujian S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a good game for American point guard Trae Golden (189-1991, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. His fellow American import guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) contributed with 20 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) answered with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Jilin NE T.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sturgeons (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place, which they share with Shanghai. Jilin NE T. at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fujian S. is looking forward to face higher ranked Liaoning (#5) in Yingkou in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jilin NE T. will play at home against Guangzhou (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
CBA top team - Ducks (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Rockets (3-5) in Beijing 113-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rockets. International power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and Eugene German chipped in 20 points. The best for the losing side was Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Beijing D. maintains first place with 7-1 record, which they share with Shanxi L. and Guangsha L. Ningbo R. at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with five games lost. Beijing D. will play against bottom-ranked Jiangsu D. (#20) in Nanjing in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ningbo R. will play at home against Shanghai (#19) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Third ranked Guangsha Lions blasted bottom-ranked Jiangsu Dragons (0-8) in Hangzhou 100-70 on Wednesday evening. Jiangsu Dragons is still unable to win any game. Josh Carlton nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Terquavion Smith came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists for Jiangsu D. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangsha L. (7-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. and Shanxi L. Loser Jiangsu Dragons still closes the standings with eight games lost. Guangsha L. will meet Sichuan (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jiangsu D. will play against the league's leader Beijing D. (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Liaoning was beaten by Qingdao E. on the road 96-79. Zhejiang GB. won against Shanghai on its own court 106-93. Shanxi L. managed to outperform Nanjing in Taiyuan 108-105. Shenzhen L. recorded a loss to Guangzhou at home 101-108. Beijing defeated Tianjin on the opponent's court 117-99. Guangdong ST beat Sichuan in a home game 105-100. Xinjiang won against Shandong H. on the road 105-87.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 17 points and 6 rebounds by Jinqiu Hu of Guangsha L..



Qingdao E. - Liaoning FL 96-79

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Eagles (5-3) beat 4th placed Flying Leopards (6-2) in Qingdao 96-79 on Monday. Qingdao E. made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Qingdao E. made 7 blocks. American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for the winning side and the former international center Hansen Yang (216-2005) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. American guard Kyle Fogg (191-1990, college: Arizona) came up with 17 points and 6 assists and South Sudanese-Australian center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr (213-1994, college: Baylor) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Liaoning in the defeat. Flying Leopards' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Qingdao E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Defending champion Liaoning keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Xinjiang and Beijing. Qingdao E. will meet at home Shenzhen L. (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liaoning will play against Fujian S. (#18) in Jinjiang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 24+6reb+10ast, W.Ruize 20+5reb+2ast, Y.Hansen 17+9reb+5ast, D.Angjun 15+4reb+3ast, J.Cheng 8+4reb+1ast, M.Akil 8+13reb+4ast
Liaoning FL: F.Kyle 17+2reb+6ast, F.Hao 13+9reb, L.Jr. Jo 11+8reb+5ast, W.Lanqing 9+1reb+3ast, H.Dejun 7+10reb+2ast, Y.Shouqi 7+1reb+2ast

Zhejiang GB. - Shanghai S. 106-93

Very expected game when 18th ranked Sharks (1-7) lost to fourteenth ranked Golden Bulls (4-4) in Hangzhou 93-106 on Monday. Zhejiang GB. shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zhejiang GB. made 7 blocks. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and international Shuaipeng Cheng (191-1999) accounted for 22 points and 6 assists. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) added 22 points and 7 assists respectively for Shanghai in the defeat. Five Zhejiang GB. and four Shanghai players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Shanghai lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Fujian S.. Zhejiang GB. will meet at home Nanjing (#11) in the next round. Shanghai will play against Ningbo R. (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: B.Paris 30+11reb+6ast, C.Shuaipeng 22+2reb+6ast, J.Damian 18+6reb+1ast, L.Wenbo 12+3reb+1ast, Y.Harold 10+10reb+2ast, W.Yibo 6+3reb+3ast
Shanghai S.: W.D.J. 26+9reb+1ast, W.Tremont 22+4reb+7ast, L.Terry 15+3reb+3ast, L.Hongquan 14+8reb, L.Lijia 6+4reb+1ast, E.John 4+1reb

Beijing D. - Ningbo R. 113-97

CBA top team - Ducks (7-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Rockets (3-5) in Beijing 113-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rockets. Beijing D. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets's 32 and made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Beijing D. players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. International power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 20 points. The best for the losing side was Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American swingman Ronald March (196-1993, college: Philander Smith) scored 20 points. Four Beijing D. and five Ningbo R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Beijing D. maintains first place with 7-1 record, which they share with Shanxi L. and Guangsha L. Ningbo R. at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with five games lost. Beijing D. will play against bottom-ranked Jiangsu D. (#20) in Nanjing in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ningbo R. will play at home against Shanghai (#19) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: F.Zeng 22+4reb+2ast, G.Eugene 20+4reb+3ast, O.Nuni 18+1reb+3ast, F.Ziming 14+3reb+2ast, M.Lei 10+1reb, J.Taruike 8+4reb+1ast
Ningbo R.: M.Ronald 20+4reb+3ast, R.Nick 20+6reb+5ast, X.Yuzhuo 14+1reb, H.Jordan 14+1reb+2ast, N.Hongyu 12+3reb+1ast, W.Fanyi 4+2reb

Fujian S. - Jilin NE T. 133-119

Sturgeons' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after seven consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Jilin Tigers (4-4) 133-119 on Tuesday. Fujian S. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 48 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Fujian S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a good game for American point guard Trae Golden (189-1991, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. His fellow American import guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) contributed with 20 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) answered with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Czech Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) added 29 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Jilin NE T.Five Fujian S. and four Jilin NE T. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sturgeons (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place, which they share with Shanghai. Jilin NE T. at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Fujian S. is looking forward to face higher ranked Liaoning (#5) in Yingkou in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jilin NE T. will play at home against Guangzhou (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: G.Trae 32+6reb+11ast, Z.Yang 21+4reb+1ast, Y.Joseph 20+2reb+5ast, S.Baylee 15+8reb, K.Maurice 13+7reb+2ast, L.Jinyu 12+1ast
Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 33+6reb+7ast, K.Tomas 29+3reb+4ast, L.Ang 13+8reb+2ast, W.Changze 12+9reb+1ast, B.Lutu 9+6reb+1ast, C.Guanzhong 6+1ast

Nanjing MK - Shanxi L. 105-108

Very predictable result when third ranked Loongs (7-1) edged 11th ranked Monkey Kings (4-4) in Jiangsu 108-105 on Tuesday. Shanxi L. dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 38 and made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Shanxi L. outrebounded Nanjing 58-32 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) nailed 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Ning Zhang (192-1997) accounted for 25 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Israeli-American forward TJ Leaf (208-1997, college: UCLA) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks and Wei Lin (-2003) added 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds respectively for Nanjing in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Loongs have a solid series of three victories in a row. Shanxi L. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. and Guangsha L. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Shanxi L. will meet Guangdong ST (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Nanjing will play against Zhejiang GB. in Hangzhou and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: D.Hamidou 27+8reb+2ast, Z.Ning 25+5reb+1ast, G.Brandon 18+7reb+3ast, B.Ondrej 12+13reb, H.Peiyu 6+5reb+1ast, L.Chuanxing 6+7reb
Nanjing MK: L.Wei 35+6reb+2ast, L.TJ 23+13reb+8ast, G.Haowen 21+1reb+3ast, T.Yuheng 11+2reb+2ast, W.Tingjia 7+1ast, Z.Fanri 6+4reb+5ast

Shenzhen L. - Guangzhou LL 101-108

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 16th ranked Leopards (2-6) lost to seventeenth ranked Loong Lions (2-5) in Shenzhen 101-108 on Tuesday. The former international Ailun Guo (189-1993) nailed 25 points and 7 assists for the winning side and American guard Davion Warren (198, college: Texas Tech) accounted for 24 points and 5 rebounds. Five Loong Lions players scored in double figures. The former international Xining He (195-1997) came up with 29 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) added 23 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Shenzhen L. in the defeat. Leopards' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guangzhou moved-up to fifteenth place. Shenzhen L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Sichuan. Guangzhou will meet higher ranked Jilin NE T. (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shenzhen L. will play against Qingdao E. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: G.Ailun 25+3reb+7ast, W.Davion 24+5reb+1ast, L.Yancheng 22+2reb+1ast, D.William 13+7reb+5ast, B.Jiao 11+4reb, Z.Xingliang 7+2reb+4ast
Shenzhen L.: H.Xining 29+5reb+3ast, P.Reggie 23+8reb+3ast, W.Sonny 14+6reb+6ast, H.Thomas 8, S.Haoqin 7+5ast, R.Junwei 6+2reb+1ast

Tianjin - Beijing RF 99-117

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Royal Fighters (6-2) defeated 13th ranked Pioneers (3-4) in Tianjin 117-99 on Tuesday. Beijing dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers's 42 and made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game, while Tianjin only scored six points from the stripe. Beijing looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) accounted for 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 8 assists (perfect behind the arc making all six shots !!!) and the other American import forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Tianjin in the defeat. Five Beijing and four Tianjin players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Beijing moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Liaoning and Xinjiang. Loser Pioneers keeps the thirteenth position with four games lost. Beijing will meet Shandong H. (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tianjin will play against Xinjiang (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: S.Jared 31+18reb+4ast, Z.Yuchen 19+8reb, L.Sanning 17+9reb+5ast, T.II Travis 16+2reb+11ast, Z.Fan 10+1reb+3ast, R.Grant 10+1reb+3ast
Tianjin: L.Jr. Marcus 33+7reb+8ast, J.Jr. Scottie 18+10reb+3ast, L.Ting-Chien 14+7reb+8ast, Y.Guze 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Tian 8+2reb+2ast, Z.Yunmeng 6+3reb

Guangdong ST - Sichuan BW 105-100

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Blue Whales (2-6) lost to ninth ranked Guandong Tigers (5-3) in Dongguan 100-105 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guangdong ST looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Sichuan's players. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Darius Bazley (206-2000) accounted for 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) came up with 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 7 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech) added 29 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Sichuan in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Guangdong ST moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Qingdao E. Loser Blue Whales keeps the sixteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Shenzhen L.. Guangdong ST will meet at home higher ranked Shanxi L. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sichuan will play against the league's second-placed Guangsha L. (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: G.Troy 21+11reb+4ast, W.Shaojie 18+7reb+2ast, B.Darius 18+10reb+7ast, D.Runwang 14+5reb+2ast, X.Jie 13+1reb+14ast, B.Will 11+3reb+3ast
Sichuan BW: S.Edmond 35+8reb+7ast, G.Marcus 29+7reb+2ast, Y.Xiaoyong 11+2reb+4ast, L.Jinxiao 8+6reb+2ast, M.Marin 7+2reb+1ast, H.Junlin 6+1reb+1ast

Shandong H. - Xinjiang FT 87-105

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Flying Tigers (6-2) beat 8th ranked Heroes (4-4) in Jinan 105-87 on Wednesday. Xinjiang made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Xinjiang had a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Xinjiang made 8 blocks. American power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) accounted for 17 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American Jarmar Gulley (196-1991, college: Missouri St.) added 9 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Shandong H. in the defeat. Four Shandong H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Flying Tigers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Xinjiang moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Liaoning and Beijing. Loser Heroes dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Xinjiang will meet Tianjin (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shandong H. will play against Beijing (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: L.Dedric 24+16reb+3ast, P.QJ 19+3reb+1ast, A.Abudurexiti 17+13reb+2ast, Q.Lin 9+4reb+3ast, Z.Rui 8+2reb+2ast, S.Xierzhati 8+5reb
Shandong H.: G.Shiyan 20+8reb+2ast, C.Marquese 13+5reb+2ast, T.Hanlin 13+6reb+1ast, G.Kai 12+9reb, W.Lindell 9+3reb+7ast, G.Jarmar 9+6reb+6ast

Guangsha L. - Jiangsu D. 100-70

Third ranked Guangsha Lions blasted bottom-ranked Jiangsu Dragons (0-8) in Hangzhou 100-70 on Wednesday evening. Jiangsu Dragons is still unable to win any game. Guangsha L. made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Jiangsu D. turnovers. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American power forward Josh Carlton (209-1999, college: Houston) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and the former international guard Minghui Sun (187-1996) accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and the other American import power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Jiangsu D. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangsha L. (7-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. and Shanxi L. Loser Jiangsu Dragons still closes the standings with eight games lost. Guangsha L. will meet Sichuan (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jiangsu D. will play against the league's leader Beijing D. (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: H.Jinqiu 17+6reb+2ast, B.Jr. Barry 16+1reb+6ast, K.Nathan 14+6reb+1ast, C.Josh 13+14reb+2ast, S.Minghui 11+5reb+10ast, Z.Jiaren 10+3reb
Jiangsu D.: S.Terquavion 19+11reb+9ast, J.Haoran 13+2reb, T.IV James 12+12reb+1ast, L.Zexi 7+4reb+3ast, T.Yanru 5+3reb, G.Archie 4+4reb+3ast