CBA Round 44 (Regular Season): Leader Guangsha L. gets another victory

The Regular Season in CBA is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. The round 44 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Leader Guangsha Lions delivered the 36th win on Thursday night. This time they beat 15th ranked Pioneers (11-31) 109-103 in Tianjin. 32 personal fouls committed by Tianjin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who scored 28 points and 6 assists. The former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions (36-6) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Guangsha L. maintains first position. Tianjin lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 31 games lost. They share the position with Guangzhou. Guangsha L. are looking forward to face league's second-placed Shanxi L. in Taiyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tianjin will play on the road against Zhejiang GB. (#9) in Hangzhou and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Beijing. Local Ducks (30-12) outscored 14th ranked Jilin Tigers (13-29) 134-108. International power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. Qi Zhou contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) replied with a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 10 assists for Jilin NE T.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ducks have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Beijing D. moved-up to third place. Jilin NE T. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 29 games lost. Beijing D. will play against Shanghai (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jilin NE T. will play against Qingdao E. (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Rest of the games of round 44 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Beijing defeated Fujian S. in a road game 126-119. Liaoning beat Shenzhen L. at home 117-100. Shanghai won against Ningbo R. on the opponent's court 107-103. Qingdao E. outscored Jiangsu D. in a home game 115-95. Guangzhou was rolled over Shandong H. on the road 98-77. Shanxi L. crushed Sichuan on its own court 120-99.



Beijing D. - Jilin NE T. 134-108

The game with biggest result difference took place in Beijing. Local Ducks (30-12) outscored 14th ranked Jilin Tigers (13-29) 134-108. Beijing D. shot 61.4 percent from the field and made 35-of-44 charity shots (79.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 36 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Jilin NE T.'s players. Jilin NE T. was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. International power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. The former international center Qi Zhou (217-1996) contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Ducks players scored in double figures. American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) replied with a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Czech Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Jilin NE T.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ducks have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Beijing D. moved-up to third place. Jilin NE T. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 29 games lost. Beijing D. will play against Shanghai (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jilin NE T. will play against Qingdao E. (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: F.Zeng 27+6reb+2ast, Z.Qi 22+7reb, N.Zach 16+1reb+12ast, S.Richard 14+7reb+2ast, G.Eugene 13+2reb+4ast, O.Nuni 12+1reb+4ast
Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 50+5reb+10ast, K.Tomas 17+5reb+2ast, B.Lutu 12+5reb, B.Kavell 8+1reb, W.Changze 6+4reb+1ast, J.Hao 6+1reb+1ast

Fujian S. - Beijing RF 119-126

There was no surprise in Jinjiang where 19th ranked Sturgeons (8-33) were defeated by eleventh ranked Royal Fighters (24-17) 126-119. Beijing shot 60.3 percent from the field. Beijing outrebounded Fujian S. 42-26 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beijing shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Fujian S.'s players. Fujian S. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists. The former international guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) contributed with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. American guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) replied with 54 points (!!!) (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and forward Yang Zou (198-2000) added 25 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Fujian S.Five Beijing and four Fujian S. players scored in double figures. Sturgeons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Beijing maintains eleventh position with 24-17 record. Fujian S. at the other side keeps the nineteenth place with 33 games lost. Beijing will play against Shenzhen L. (#13) on the road in the next round. Fujian S. will play against Nanjing (#12) in Jiangsu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: L.Sanning 31+5reb+8ast, Z.Songwei 24+4reb+1ast, R.Grant 19+4reb+7ast, S.Jared 17+16reb+12ast, C.Guohao 14+1reb, S.Zijie 14+7reb+6ast
Fujian S.: Y.Joseph 54+2reb+3ast, Z.Yang 25+5reb+1ast, C.Quinn 15+1reb+5ast, L.Jinyu 11+4reb+2ast, F.Mingzhen 6+6reb+1ast, L.Yiyang 5+1reb+4ast

Liaoning FL - Shenzhen L. 117-100

No shocking result in a game in Yingkou where sixth ranked Flying Leopards (28-14) defeated 13th ranked Leopards (16-26) 117-100. Liaoning players were unselfish on offense dishing 36 assists. The former international Zhenlin Zhang (206-1999, college: Tulane) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) contributed with 21 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Flying Leopards' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Jeremiah Tilmon Jr (208-1998, college: Missouri) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Shenzhen L.Four Liaoning and five Shenzhen L. players scored in double figures. Flying Leopards have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 28-14 record. Shenzhen L. at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 26 games lost. Liaoning will play against Guangzhou (#15) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shenzhen L. will play against Beijing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: W.Dezmine 21+3reb+2ast, Z.Zhenlin 20+5reb+9ast, F.Hao 14+6reb+1ast, O.Cameron 13+6reb+3ast, W.III James 13+4reb+2ast, H.Dejun 10+2reb+1ast
Shenzhen L.: W.Haoran 20+2reb+4ast, T.Jr. Jeremiah 15+10reb+3ast, J.Markell 15+4reb+10ast, H.Xiaolong 12+3reb, M.Mingkun 11+8reb+2ast, L.Pengyu 10+3reb

Ningbo R. - Shanghai S. 103-107

Very expected game in Ningbo where 17th ranked Rockets (10-32) were defeated by tenth ranked Sharks (25-16) 107-103. Shanghai outrebounded Ningbo R. 51-33 including 36 on the defensive glass. Shanghai players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Ningbo R. was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import point guard Eric Bledsoe (185-1989, college: Kentucky) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Ronald March (196-1993, college: Philander Smith) added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Ningbo R.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Shanghai maintains tenth position with 25-16 record. Ningbo R. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 32 games lost. Shanghai will play against higher ranked Beijing D. (#3) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ningbo R. will play against Guangdong ST (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: L.Jr. Kenneth 32+17reb+5ast, W.Zhelin 18+9reb+3ast, L.Hongquan 15+7reb, B.Eric 15+7reb+12ast, L.Lijia 11+4reb+1ast, L.Terry 9+3reb+1ast
Ningbo R.: M.Mangok 21+8reb+2ast, M.Ronald 20+5reb+4ast, L.Kaiwen 15+4reb+1ast, W.Junjie 13+1reb+6ast, H.Jordan 11+3reb+3ast, N.Hongyu 10+2reb

Qingdao E. - Jiangsu D. 115-95

Very predictable result in Qingdao where eighth ranked Eagles (27-15) outscored bottom-ranked Jiangsu Dragons (6-36) 115-95. Qingdao E. players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Jiangsu D. was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) contributed with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. Guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) added 25 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Jiangsu D.Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Qingdao E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Jiangsu D. lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 36 lost games. Qingdao E. will play against Jilin NE T. (#14) in Changchun in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jiangsu D. will play on the road against Shandong H. (#5) in Jinan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 30+5reb+6ast, Y.Hansen 25+8reb+1ast, P.Myles 23+6reb+7ast, L.Junhu 10+4reb+1ast, M.Jordan 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Jiayi 6+4reb+2ast
Jiangsu D.: G.Archie 29+10reb+7ast, T.IV James 25+7reb+1ast, J.Frank 9, L.Zexi 7+3reb+2ast, L.Chengyao 7+3reb, W.Jialong 7+4reb+1ast

Shandong H. - Guangzhou LL 98-77

Not a big story in a game in Jinan where 15th ranked Loong Lions (11-31) were outplayed by fifth ranked Heroes (29-13) 98-77. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Loong Lions's 30. Shandong H. forced 22 Guangzhou turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Liu Yi (194-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points. American Jarmar Gulley (196-1991, college: Missouri St.) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Koby McEwen (193-1997, college: Weber St.) replied with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American Jamaal Franklin (196-1991, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Guangzhou. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Heroes have a solid three-game winning streak. Shandong H. maintains fifth position with 29-13 record. Guangzhou at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with 31 games lost. They share the position with Tianjin. Shandong H. will play against bottom-ranked Jiangsu D. (#20) in Nanjing in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Guangzhou will play on the road against Liaoning (#6) in Yingkou and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: Y.Liu 25+2reb+1ast, G.Jarmar 15+5reb+7ast, K.Khalifa 12+7reb+1ast, C.Marquese 10+3reb, G.Shiyan 9+7reb+9ast, X.Mengjun 9
Guangzhou LL: M.Koby 28+8reb+4ast, L.Yancheng 11+3reb+3ast, X.Li 9+4reb, F.Jamaal 8+5reb+5ast, Y.Saidake 6+3reb+3ast, C.Tyshaun 5+5reb

Shanxi L. - Sichuan BW 120-99

Everything went according to plan in Taiyuan where second ranked Loongs (32-10) outleveled 18th ranked Blue Whales (9-33) 120-99. Shanxi L. forced 22 Sichuan turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 10 assists. The other American import swingman Casey Prather (198-1991, college: Florida) contributed with 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Croatian center Marin Maric (211-1994, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) replied with a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech) added 16 points and 7 assists in the effort for Sichuan. Five Sichuan players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shanxi L. maintains second position with 32-10 record having four points less than leader Guangsha L. Sichuan at the other side keeps the eighteenth place with 33 games lost. Shanxi L. will play against league's leader Guangsha L. in Hangzhou in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sichuan will play on the road against Xinjiang (#4) in Urumqi and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: G.Brandon 36+2reb+10ast, P.Casey 18+6reb+1ast, Y.Shuai 16+1reb, Z.Ning 11+3reb+4ast, L.Chuanxing 10+6reb+1ast, H.Jiao 9+9reb
Sichuan BW: M.Marin 31+17reb+10ast, G.Marcus 16+4reb+7ast, F.Jiachen 14+3ast, L.Guanshan 12+1ast, Z.Zhennian 12+2reb+1ast, Z.Rui 11+5reb+4ast

Tianjin - Guangsha L. 103-109

Leader Guangsha Lions delivered the 36th win on Thursday night. This time they beat 15th ranked Pioneers (11-31) 109-103 in Tianjin. 32 personal fouls committed by Tianjin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who scored 28 points and 6 assists. The former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Guangsha L. and five Tianjin players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions (36-6) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Guangsha L. maintains first position. Tianjin lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 31 games lost. They share the position with Guangzhou. Guangsha L. are looking forward to face league's second-placed Shanxi L. in Taiyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tianjin will play on the road against Zhejiang GB. (#9) in Hangzhou and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: B.Jr. Barry 28+4reb+6ast, H.Jinqiu 25+7reb+4ast, N.James 15+1reb, Z.Jiaren 12+1reb+1ast, C.Josh 9+5reb+2ast, K.Nathan 8+5reb+1ast
Tianjin: L.Jr. Marcus 34+5reb+3ast, H.Javion 16+3reb+3ast, D.Bochao 14+3reb+1ast, Z.Yunmeng 13+2reb+4ast, J.Jr. Scottie 12+9reb+4ast, Z.Yijiong 5+6reb+1ast