WCBA Round 4 (Regular Season): Guangdong defeat Inner M.

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in WCBA and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mongolia (3-1) in Dongguan on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Vermilion Birds (2-2) 98-93. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. International forward Yang Shuyu (182-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Natisha Hiedeman (173-1997, college: Marquette) replied with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for Inner M.Guangdong moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Inner M. at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Guangdong is looking forward to face Shanxi (#3) in Taiyuan in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Inner M. will play on the road against Hebei in Hengshui and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Liaoning Hengye (4-0) which played road game in Ganzhou against their biggest opponent Ganzhou (2-2). Top-ranked Liaoning Hengye had an easy win 88-57. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Tyasha Harris who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) responded with 14 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. Liaoning Hengye have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Newly promoted Ganzhou dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Liaoning will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ganzhou will play at home against the league's leader Liaoning and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Golden Bulls (3-1) which played road game in Urumqi against 4th ranked Magic Deer (1-2). Third ranked Golden Bulls managed to get a 6-point victory 83-77. The winners were led by NaLyssa Smith who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by Li Yifan did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. Zhejiang keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Magic Deer keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Shandong. Zhejiang will meet Jiangsu (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Xinjiang will have a break next round.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Henan beat Shaanxi on the road 82-66. Wuhan destroyed Tianjin on its own court 106-52. Heilongjiang outscored Xiamen in Daqing 97-63. Winless Hebei was rolled over Shanghai at home 65-108. Winless Fujian was defeated by Jiangsu on the opponent's court 75-71. Shandong lost to defending champion Sichuan in a home game 76-91.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Siyu Wang of Sichuan.

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Ganzhou - Liaoning 57-88

An interesting game for Liaoning Hengye (4-0) which played road game in Ganzhou against their biggest opponent Ganzhou (2-2). Top-ranked Liaoning Hengye had an easy win 88-57. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ganzhou's 28. Liaoning forced 23 Ganzhou turnovers and outrebounded them 39-25 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin center Ana Pocek (190-1993) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and American point guard Tyasha Harris (178-1998, college: S.Carolina) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) responded with 14 points and guard Yang Kejing (175-1999) scored 5 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. Liaoning Hengye have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Newly promoted Ganzhou dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Liaoning will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ganzhou will play at home against the league's leader Liaoning and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ganzhou: C.Sidney 14+3reb+2ast, Z.Wang 8+2reb, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 7+4reb+4ast, J.Zhang 6+1reb, C.Sun 5+1reb+1ast, K.Yang 5+4reb+3ast
Liaoning: P.Ana 25+10reb+5ast, H.Tyasha 20+5reb+3ast, Q.Wang 12+6reb+2ast, W.Ye 9+2reb+2ast, G.Yifei 6+4reb+1ast, C.Lizhen 6+2reb+2ast

Guangdong - Inner M. 98-93

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mongolia (3-1) in Dongguan on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Vermilion Birds (2-2) 98-93. Guangdong looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Aliyah Collier (183-1997, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. International forward Yang Shuyu (182-2002) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Natisha Hiedeman (173-1997, college: Marquette) replied with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and her fellow American import center Kalani Brown (201-1997, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Inner M.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Guangdong moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Inner M. at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Guangdong is looking forward to face Shanxi (#3) in Taiyuan in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Inner M. will play on the road against Hebei in Hengshui and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Inner M.: H.Natisha 26+5reb+6ast, Q.Zhang 18+3reb+2ast, W.Lili 15+3reb+1ast, B.Kalani 14+9reb+1ast, M.Sun 11+3reb+3ast, Y.Li 6+2reb+3ast
Guangdong: C.Aliyah 30+5reb+4ast, S.Yang 17+2reb+5ast, M.Chen 15+6reb+1ast, L.Yang 12+4reb+6ast, H.Kristina 10+7reb+4ast, J.Zhong 5+1ast

Shaanxi - Henan 66-82

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Henan Phoenix (1-1) beat 7th ranked Red Wolves (2-2) in Weinan 82-66 on Thursday. Despite that victory Henan went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Hefei. Loser Red Wolves dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Henan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shaanxi will play against Henan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shaanxi: E.Queen 19+17reb+2ast, Z.Zhuoya 17+3reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 11+1reb+4ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 10, J.Li 4+2reb, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 3
Henan: %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 26+3reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 14+6reb+3ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 12+2reb+6ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 9+3reb, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 7+1reb+1ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 6+4reb

Wuhan - Tianjin 106-52

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Ronggang (0-4) was smashed by fourth ranked hengfan (3-1) in Wuhan 106-52 on Thursday. Wuhan held Tianjin to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Wuhan forced 22 Tianjin turnovers and outrebounded them 49-25 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Wuhan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Tianjin's players. The winners were led by swingman Pan Hong (176-2003) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Fu Jinqiu (188-1996) supported her with 15 points. Even 11 points by guard Zhao Fangxin (168-1999) did not help to save the game for Tianjin. Forward Cui Yuxuan (174-2003) added 7 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. hengfan have a solid three-game winning streak. Wuhan keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Ronggang still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hebei and Xiamen. Wuhan will meet at home Tianjin (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tianjin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tianjin: F.Zhao 11+4reb+3ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 10+4reb+3ast, Y.Cui 7+2reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 5+2reb+1ast, Y.He 4+2reb, R.Cheng 4+2reb
Wuhan: %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 27+6reb+6ast, H.Pan 19+7reb+2ast, J.Fu 15+2reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 15+6reb+5ast, S.Yu 9+5reb+4ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 7+8reb+1ast

Xiamen - Heilongjiang 63-97

Very predictable result when third ranked Dragons (3-1) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Xiamen (0-4) 97-63 on Thursday. Heilongjiang made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Xiamen turnovers. The winners were led by American power forward Kennedy Brown (190-2000, college: Duke) who scored that evening 12 points and 7 rebounds and center Shuqing Liu (187-1999) supported her with 2 points. Even a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds by American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Xiamen. Forward Xiao Wanyu (168-2003) added 7 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heilongjiang keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Xiamen still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hebei and Tianjin. Heilongjiang will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Xiamen will play against the league's second-placed Heilongjiang (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Xiamen: M.Imani 23+14reb, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 9+2reb+1ast, W.Xiao 7+2reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 6+1reb+1ast, L.Zhao 5+2reb, Y.Huang 5+2reb
Heilongjiang: %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 20+2reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 14+4reb+3ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 14+2reb+1ast, B.Kennedy 12+7reb+1ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 11+9reb+6ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 6+4reb

Xinjiang - Zhejiang 77-83

An interesting game for Golden Bulls (3-1) which played road game in Urumqi against 4th ranked Magic Deer (1-2). Third ranked Golden Bulls managed to get a 6-point victory 83-77. The winners were led by American forward NaLyssa Smith (193-2000, college: Baylor) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Wang Jiaqi (173-1999) supported her with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 22 points and 8 rebounds by the former international power forward Li Yifan (184-1998) did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. Forward Jesula Abdulkelim (178-2005) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Zhejiang keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Magic Deer keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Shandong. Zhejiang will meet Jiangsu (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Xinjiang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang: Y.Li 22+8reb+1ast, Y.Wu 13+3reb+3ast, A.Jesula 10+8reb+5ast, M.Zhu 9+10reb+1ast, T.Wu 9+1reb+8ast, Y.Li 8+1reb+2ast
Zhejiang: S.NaLyssa 20+12reb+1ast, K.Ezinne 19+5reb+2ast, J.Wang 19+4reb+4ast, W.Shan 9+1reb+1ast, Y.WanJi 8+7reb+3ast, H.Wang 6+4reb+2ast

Hebei - Shanghai 65-108

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Power (0-4) was outscored by third ranked Swordfish (3-1) in Hengshui 108-65 on Friday. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Power's 38. Shanghai outrebounded Hebei 36-21 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Hebei's players. The winners were led by Brazilian center Kamilla Cardoso (201-2001, college: S.Carolina) who scored that evening 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) and forward Xu Nuo (180-2002) supported her with 15 points. Four Swordfish players scored in double figures. Even 13 points by center Hu Yiming (190-1997) did not help to save the game for Hebei. American guard Destiny Littleton (175-1999, college: USC) added 8 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swordfish have a solid three-game winning streak. Shanghai keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Power still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Tianjin and Xiamen. Shanghai will meet at home Beijing (#5) in the next round. Hebei will play against the league's leader Inner M. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hebei: %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 22+7reb+2ast, Y.Hu 13+1reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 11+2reb, L.Destiny 8+6reb+2ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 7+1reb+4ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 3+1reb+1ast
Shanghai: C.Kamilla 23+8reb+4ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 19+15reb+4ast, N.Xu 15+1reb+1ast, Z.Zhang 13+2reb+1ast, Y.Li 10+2reb+2ast, X.Liu 6+1reb+1ast

Jiangsu - Fujian 75-71

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Jiangsu (2-2) defeated bottom-ranked Fujian Nanan (0-3) in Nanjing 75-71 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Jiangsu forced 21 Fujian turnovers. The winners were led by international forward Luo Xinyu (187-2001) who scored that evening 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian guard Kayla Davis (170-1995, college: Towson) supported her with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 19 points by guard Ze Wang (179-2002) did not help to save the game for Fujian. Guard Min Fang (170-1998) added 17 points for lost side. Despite that victory Jiangsu went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Fujian Nanan still closes the standings with three games lost. Jiangsu will meet at home league's second-placed Zhejiang in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fujian will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fujian: %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 22+9reb+3ast, W.Ze 19+3ast, F.Min 17+3reb+1ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 8+11reb+4ast, S.Chen 3+1reb+2ast, C.Kerui 2+1reb+2ast
Jiangsu: D.Kayla 20+8reb, X.Luo 17+5reb+6ast, C.Xu 15+9reb, X.Hu 9+5reb+5ast, X.Hong 6+1reb+5ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 4+2reb+3ast

Shandong - Sichuan 76-91

There was no surprise when 4th ranked Sports Lottery (1-2) lost to top-ranked Yuanda (3-0) in Penglai 76-91 on Friday. Sichuan outrebounded Shandong 41-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international center Xu Han (208-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Siyu Wang (175-1995) supported her with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Yuanda's coach Milos Paden used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points by forward Wei Cao (182-1995) did not help to save the game for Shandong. Australian forward Alanna Smith (193-1996, college: Stanford) added 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Yuanda have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 3-0 record. Loser Sports Lottery keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Xinjiang. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shandong: C.Wei 21+3reb+2ast, D.Marquesha 13+2reb+1ast, Z.Li 12+2ast, S.Alanna 10+6reb+4ast, W.Yingzhu 10+6reb+1ast, H.Yang 8+4reb+2ast
Sichuan: G.Song 20+6reb, H.Xu 19+10reb+3ast, W.Siyu 19+8reb+4ast, L.Meng 17+4reb+4ast, %PlayerNameFromUNbr% 5+3reb+2ast, Z.Manman 5+1reb+4ast