CBA Round 46 (Regular Season): Guangdong ST defeat Guangsha L.

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in CBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (37-7) in Dongguan on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Guandong Tigers (29-15) 84-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Guangdong ST made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 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 Guangdong ST made 14 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Guangsha L. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. The former international point guard Jie Xu (181-2000) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American James Nunnally (201-1990, college: UCSB) replied with 26 points and 4 assists for Guangsha L.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangdong ST maintains seventh position with 29-15 record, which they share with Qingdao E. Guangsha L. at the other side still keeps top place with seven games lost. Guangdong ST is looking forward to face Jilin NE T. (#14) in Changchun in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangsha L. will play at home against Ningbo R. (#17) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Loongs (32-12) against eleventh ranked Royal Fighters (26-17) on Monday night. Visiting Loongs were defeated by Royal Fighters in a tough game in Beijing 107-116. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Grant Riller chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Royal Fighters have a solid three-game winning streak. Beijing moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Shanghai. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Beijing will play against higher ranked Liaoning (#6) in Yingkou in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shanxi L. will play on the road against Tianjin (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Flying Tigers (30-13) against eighth ranked Eagles (29-15) on Monday night. Visiting Flying Tigers were crushed by Eagles in Qingdao 106-82. Quinndary Weatherspoon notched 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 8 assists by QJ Peterson did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. Qingdao E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Loser Flying Tigers dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. Qingdao E. will meet at home Shanghai (#10) in the next round. Xinjiang will play against Shanghai (#10) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 46 were not that significant. Liaoning beat Shanghai on the road 111-110. Shenzhen L. was destroyed by Fujian S. on its own court 105-131. Guangzhou managed to outperform Jilin NE T. in a road game 104-90. Sichuan was rolled over Shandong H. at home 80-105. Beijing D. defeated Nanjing on the opponent's court 101-98. Ningbo R. was beaten by Tianjin in a home game 104-111. Bottom-ranked Jiangsu D. lost to Zhejiang GB. on the road 85-95.
The most impressive performance of 46th round was 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists by Gabe York of Zhejiang GB..



Shanghai S. - Liaoning FL 110-111

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Flying Leopards (30-14) edged 10th ranked Sharks (26-17) in Shanghai 111-110 on Sunday. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international Zhenlin Zhang (206-1999, college: Tulane) notched 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international center Dejun Han (215-1987) supported him with 11 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 41 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals by American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) did not help to save the game for Shanghai. Hongquan Li added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five Liaoning and four Shanghai players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Flying Leopards have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 30-14 record. Loser Sharks keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Beijing. Liaoning will meet Beijing (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Shanghai will play against Xinjiang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: Z.Zhenlin 28+7reb+4ast, O.Cameron 20+9reb, W.Dezmine 19+5reb+3ast, H.Dejun 11+16reb+4ast, Z.Jiwei 10+2reb+11ast, L.XiaoXu 8+2reb
Shanghai S.: L.Jr. Kenneth 41+12reb+8ast, L.Terry 14+4reb, L.Hongquan 13+5reb+4ast, W.Zhelin 10+6reb, B.Eric 9+3reb+6ast, L.Zheng 8+4reb

Shenzhen L. - Fujian S. 105-131

There was an upset when higher ranked Leopards (16-28) were smashed by nineteenth ranked Sturgeons (9-34) in Shenzhen 131-105 on Sunday. Fujian S. dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Leopards's 54. Fujian S. forced 19 Shenzhen L. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) notched 27 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Yiyang Li (181-1998) supported him with 21 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Even a double-double of 18 points and 15 assists by American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) did not help to save the game for Shenzhen L.. Forward Haoran Wang (205-2004) added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fujian S. moved-up to eighteenth place. Shenzhen L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 28 games lost. Fujian S. will meet higher ranked Guangzhou (#15) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shenzhen L. will play against Jiangsu D. in Nanjing and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: C.Quinn 27+1reb+1ast, Y.Joseph 27+3reb+6ast, L.Yiyang 21+4reb+9ast, Z.Yang 13+4reb+1ast, K.Louis 12+11reb+3ast, F.Mingzhen 10+4reb
Shenzhen L.: W.Haoran 22+6reb+7ast, H.Xining 20+7reb+3ast, J.Markell 18+4reb+15ast, W.Sonny 11+6reb+3ast, T.Trevor 10+6reb+1ast, M.Mingkun 10+2reb

Beijing RF - Shanxi L. 116-107

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Loongs (32-12) against eleventh ranked Royal Fighters (26-17) on Monday night. Visiting Loongs were defeated by Royal Fighters in a tough game in Beijing 107-116. They made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Beijing outrebounded Shanxi L. 47-35 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beijing players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Shanxi L. was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) had a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) scored 21 points and 4 assists. Five Beijing and four Shanxi L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Royal Fighters have a solid three-game winning streak. Beijing moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Shanghai. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Beijing will play against higher ranked Liaoning (#6) in Yingkou in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shanxi L. will play on the road against Tianjin (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: S.Jared 31+18reb+6ast, L.Sanning 20+4reb+3ast, R.Grant 15+6reb+9ast, S.Zijie 15+7reb+4ast, L.Xiaoyu 13+1reb+2ast, X.Jin 11+1reb+1ast
Shanxi L.: G.Brandon 21+2reb+4ast, D.Hamidou 20+6reb+3ast, Z.Ning 14+3reb+5ast, F.Ibrahima 11+8reb+2ast, L.Chuanxing 10+3reb, M.Jia 9+2reb+3ast

Guangdong ST - Guangsha L. 84-74

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (37-7) in Dongguan on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Guandong Tigers (29-15) 84-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Guangdong ST made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 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 Guangdong ST made 14 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Guangsha L. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. The former international point guard Jie Xu (181-2000) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. American James Nunnally (201-1990, college: UCSB) replied with 26 points and 4 assists and international Junlong Zhu (200-1999) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Guangsha L.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangdong ST maintains seventh position with 29-15 record, which they share with Qingdao E. Guangsha L. at the other side still keeps top place with seven games lost. Guangdong ST is looking forward to face Jilin NE T. (#14) in Changchun in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangsha L. will play at home against Ningbo R. (#17) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: M.Eric 18+10reb+4ast, B.Darius 14+8reb+1ast, X.Jie 13+7reb+4ast, H.Mingxuan 11+4reb+6ast, R.Junfei 9+4reb+4ast, D.Runwang 6+1reb+1ast
Guangsha L.: N.James 26+4reb+4ast, Z.Junlong 15+9reb+3ast, Z.Jiaren 11+3reb+2ast, C.Josh 7+10reb, B.Kenny 6+2ast, Z.Yanhao 5+1reb+2ast

Jilin NE T. - Guangzhou LL 90-104

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifteenth ranked Loong Lions (12-32) won against 14th ranked Jilin Tigers (13-31) in Changchun 104-90 on Monday. Guangzhou outrebounded Jilin NE T. 47-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guangzhou looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Canadian guard Koby McEwen (193-1997, college: Weber St.) notched 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American center Tyshaun Crawford (216-1999, college: Augusta) supported him with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Five Loong Lions players scored in double figures. Even 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Dominique Jones (193-1988, college: S.Florida) did not help to save the game for Jilin NE T.. Czech Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangzhou maintains fifteenth position with 12-32 record, which they share with Tianjin. Jilin NE T. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 31 games lost. Guangzhou will meet at home Fujian S. (#18) in the next round. Jilin NE T. will play against Guangdong ST (#7) in Dongguan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: M.Koby 21+5reb+7ast, Y.Saidake 15+3reb+2ast, F.Jamaal 14+6reb+4ast, C.Tyshaun 13+11reb+2ast, Y.Zhaoyao 13+5reb+3ast, L.Yancheng 8+5reb+1ast
Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 30+7reb+5ast, J.Weize 14+1reb+2ast, K.Tomas 14+2reb+3ast, C.Jinming 8+4reb+2ast, B.Lutu 8+7reb+2ast, L.Licheng 6+1reb

Qingdao E. - Xinjiang FT 106-82

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Flying Tigers (30-13) against eighth ranked Eagles (29-15) on Monday night. Visiting Flying Tigers were crushed by Eagles in Qingdao 106-82. Qingdao E. made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) notched 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the effort and international center Hansen Yang (216-2005) supported him with 22 points and 15 rebounds. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 assists by American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. Lin Qi (200-1999) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Eagles have a solid four-game winning streak. Qingdao E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Loser Flying Tigers dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. Qingdao E. will meet at home Shanghai (#10) in the next round. Xinjiang will play against Shanghai (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 35+6reb+3ast, Y.Hansen 22+15reb+3ast, D.Angjun 12+2reb+4ast, M.Jordan 11+8reb+2ast, W.Ruize 11+5reb+5ast, P.Myles 9+1reb+3ast
Xinjiang FT: Q.Lin 15+6reb, P.QJ 15+4reb+8ast, L.Yanzhe 12+4reb+1ast, E.Rob 9+6reb+1ast, M.Yilifulati 8+7reb+2ast, L.Dedric 7+3reb+1ast

Sichuan BW - Shandong H. 80-105

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Blue Whales (9-35) were outscored by fifth ranked Heroes (31-13) in Sichuan 105-80 on Monday. Shandong H. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Sichuan turnovers. Shandong H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sichuan's players. The former international point guard Dehao Yu (190-1995) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Chadian center Khalifa Koumadje (223-1996, college: FSU) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Heroes players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds by Croatian center Marin Maric (211-1994, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Sichuan. U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech) added 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Heroes have an impressive five-game winning streak. Shandong H. moved-up to third place, which they share with Beijing D. Sichuan lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 35 games lost. Shandong H. will meet at home Xinjiang (#5) in the next round. Sichuan will play against Nanjing (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: G.Shiyan 19+1reb+6ast, K.Khalifa 18+10reb+1ast, Y.Dehao 17+8reb+7ast, C.Marquese 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Liu 12+1reb+2ast, M.Dallas 7+1reb+4ast
Sichuan BW: G.Marcus 27+7reb+5ast, M.Marin 23+15reb+3ast, F.Jiachen 6+3reb+1ast, L.Jinxiao 5+5reb, Y.Xiaoyong 5, Y.Wenxue 4+3reb

Nanjing MK - Beijing D. 98-101

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Ducks (31-13) edged 12th ranked Monkey Kings (22-22) in Jiangsu 101-98 on Tuesday. Beijing D. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 42. Beijing D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) notched 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and the former international center Qi Zhou (217-1996) supported him with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Ducks' coach Ernest Radjen used entire bench in such tough game. Even 43 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists by American point guard Kendric Davis (183-1999, college: Memphis) did not help to save the game for Nanjing. Senegalese center Tacko Fall (231-1995, college: UCF) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Five Beijing D. and four Nanjing players scored in double figures. Beijing D. moved-up to third place, which they share with Shandong H. Loser Monkey Kings keeps the twelfth position with 22 games lost. Beijing D. will meet at home Zhejiang GB. (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Nanjing will play against Sichuan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: G.Eugene 28+5reb+8ast, Z.Qi 17+14reb, O.Nuni 13+5reb+3ast, F.Zeng 11+5reb+2ast, C.Ying-Chun 10+2ast, N.Zach 8
Nanjing MK: D.Kendric 43+6reb+9ast, Z.Baiqing 21+3ast, F.Tacko 14+11reb, Z.Mingzheng 10+2reb, Z.Fanri 6+11reb, G.Haowen 4+1reb+2ast

Ningbo R. - Tianjin 104-111

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 17th ranked Rockets' (10-34) home loss to sixteenth ranked Pioneers (12-32) in Ningbo 104-111 on Tuesday. Tianjin made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 9 assists (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the effort and Taiwanese guard Ting-Chien Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) supported him with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 32 points and 4 assists by American swingman Ronald March (196-1993, college: Philander Smith) did not help to save the game for Ningbo R.. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tianjin moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Guangzhou. Ningbo R. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 34 games lost. Tianjin will meet at home league's second-placed Shanxi L. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ningbo R. will play against the league's leader Guangsha L. (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tianjin: J.Jr. Scottie 39+17reb+9ast, L.Ting-Chien 30+7reb+10ast, D.Bochao 15+4reb+1ast, G.Brevin 12+3reb+1ast, Z.Haoran 8+5reb+2ast, Y.Tian 5+5reb+1ast
Ningbo R.: M.Ronald 32+4reb+4ast, M.Mangok 13+11reb+1ast, W.Junjie 13+3reb+3ast, N.Hongyu 13+6reb+2ast, N.Kouat 10+3reb+2ast, W.Zirui 8+2reb+2ast

Zhejiang GB. - Jiangsu D. 95-85

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Golden Bulls (28-16) beat bottom-ranked Jiangsu Dragons (6-38) in Hangzhou 95-85 on Monday. Zhejiang GB. made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) notched 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) supported him with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu D.. Power forward James Thompson IV (208-1995, college: EMU) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Golden Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. maintains ninth position with 28-16 record. Jiangsu D. lost tenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 38 lost games. Zhejiang GB. will meet higher ranked Beijing D. (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jiangsu D. will play against Shenzhen L. (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: Y.Gabe 26+7reb+8ast, J.Damian 19+15reb+2ast, Y.Harold 12+4reb+2ast, C.Shuaipeng 9+3reb+2ast, N.RJ 9+6reb+2ast, L.Zeyi 8+3reb+2ast
Jiangsu D.: G.Archie 31+6reb+5ast, T.IV James 15+8reb, L.Zexi 11+4reb+5ast, Y.Shi 8+4reb+5ast, Z.Qilong 8+7reb, L.Chengyao 5+1reb