CBA Round 2 (Regular Season): Xinjiang lose to Beijing D.

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in CBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Flying Tigers in Beijing on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by Ducks 111-84. Beijing D. outrebounded Xinjiang 37-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Beijing D. shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 58.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 16 points and 10 assists during the contest. Zach Nutall responded with 18 points and 5 assists. 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 are looking forward to face Liaoning in Yingkou in the next round. Flying Tigers will play on the road against Beijing and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Yingkou. host Flying Leopards defeated Guangsha Lions 95-79. American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) notched 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Lanqing Wang supported him with 19 points. Even 24 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by did not help to save the game for Guangsha L.. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flying Leopards will play against Beijing D. on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guangsha Lions will play against Fujian S. in Jinjiang to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Beijing between Royal Fighters and Pioneers. Royal Fighters got a very close home victory over Pioneers. Royal Fighters managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The best player for the winners was Sanning Liao who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Benson Lin produced 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Royal Fighters will meet at home Xinjiang in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneers will play against Jilin NE T. in Changchun and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless Sichuan lost to undefeated Qingdao E. on the opponent's court 64-96. Fujian S. outscored Jiangsu D. in a home game 104-80. Shanghai recorded a loss to Nanjing on the road 105-97. Shanxi L. defeated Ningbo R. on its own court 95-87. Winless Jilin NE T. was beaten by Shenzhen L. in a road game 99-81. Winless Zhejiang GB. lost to undefeated Guangdong ST at home 98-101.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points by Shaojie Wang of Guangdong ST.



Beijing D. - Xinjiang FT 111-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Flying Tigers in Beijing on Monday night. Visitors were rolled over by Ducks 111-84. Beijing D. outrebounded Xinjiang 37-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Beijing D. shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 58.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Ray Chen scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 16 points and 10 assists during the contest. Zach Nutall responded with 18 points and 5 assists and scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Beijing D. and five Xinjiang players 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. Ducks are looking forward to face Liaoning in Yingkou in the next round. Flying Tigers will play on the road against Beijing and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: N.Zach 18+2reb+5ast, Q.Lin 16+5reb, M.Yilifulati 14+4reb+2ast, L.Dedric 13+6reb+6ast, S.Xierzhati 10+2ast, R.Yang 7+2reb+2ast
Beijing D.: R.Chen 29+5reb+8ast, E.German 16+3reb+10ast, Q.Zhou 15+9reb+1ast, O.Spellman 10+4reb, L.Meng 9+3reb+1ast, R.Zhao 8+1reb+1ast

Liaoning FL - Guangsha L. 95-79

The game between Top Four teams took place in Yingkou. host Flying Leopards defeated Guangsha Lions 95-79. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Guangsha Lions's 36. Liaoning outrebounded Guangsha L. 34-23 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Liaoning players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Guangsha L.'s players. American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) notched 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Lanqing Wang supported him with 19 points. Four Flying Leopards players scored in double figures. Even 24 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by did not help to save the game for Guangsha L.. American Barry Brown Jr. (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) added 17 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flying Leopards will play against Beijing D. on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guangsha Lions will play against Fujian S. in Jinjiang to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: H.Jinqiu 24+3reb, B.Jr. Barry 17+1reb+2ast, T.Rayjon 14+1reb+2ast, S.JaKarr 8+7reb+1ast, S.Minghui 7+6reb+4ast, Z.Junlong 6+1reb+1ast
Liaoning FL: D.Wells 30+7reb+5ast, L.Wang 19+2reb+1ast, J.Yuxing 12+3reb+2ast, H.Fu 11+2reb+1ast, C.Zhang 10+9reb+3ast, E.Moreland 5+6reb+5ast

Qingdao E. - Sichuan BW 96-64

Very expected game in Qingdao where Blue Whales were crushed by Eagles 96-64 on Monday. Qingdao E. outrebounded Sichuan 47-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) who scored 16 points and 4 assists. The other American import guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) chipped in 15 points. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Eagles will meet at home Nanjing in the next round where they are favorite. Blue Whales will play against Shandong H. in Jinan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: D.Ruiqi 20+6reb+5ast, L.Zhang 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Zhennian 9+6reb, L.Jinxiao 8+2reb, L.Guanshan 5+1reb, Y.Wenxue 4+3reb+1ast
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 16+4reb+4ast, J.Young 15+4reb+2ast, J.Mickey 14+6reb+1ast, J.Lu 13+6reb, A.Duan 12+3reb+3ast, R.Wang 10+3reb+3ast

Beijing RF - Tianjin P. 92-89

A very close game took place in Beijing between Royal Fighters and Pioneers. Royal Fighters got a very close home victory over Pioneers. Royal Fighters managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Beijing outrebounded Tianjin P. 44-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Sanning Liao who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) produced 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Royal Fighters will meet at home Xinjiang in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneers will play against Jilin NE T. in Changchun and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: L.Benson 33+3reb+4ast, H.Javion 19+4reb+4ast, J.Jr. Scottie 11+7reb+2ast, R.Jamile 7+6reb+2ast, Z.Haoran 5+1reb+1ast, H.Siyu 5+2reb
Beijing RF: S.Liao 20+7reb+2ast, R.Perry 17+6reb+3ast, G.Riller 16+3reb+6ast, Z.Shen 15+10reb+1ast, Y.Zou 10+7reb, D.Seabron 4+9reb+3ast

Fujian S. - Jiangsu D. 104-80

Sturgeons used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Nanjing 104-80 on Tuesday night. Fujian S. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jiangsu Dragons's 40. Fujian S. forced 19 Jiangsu D. turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Fujian S. made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was American point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) who scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Yang Zou chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) produced 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Rob Edwards (196-1997, college: Arizona St.) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who 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. Sturgeons will meet at home Guangsha L. in the next round. Jiangsu Dragons will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: E.Rob 15+2reb+4ast, P.Zhenglin 14+3reb+4ast, H.Feron 12+5reb+5ast, L.Zexi 11+2reb+2ast, G.III Harry 10+6reb+2ast, Y.Shi 6+2reb+2ast
Fujian S.: I.Briscoe 18+5reb+7ast, Y.Zou 17+6reb, V.Brodziansky 14+7reb+2ast, Z.Lingxuan 13+1reb+3ast, J.Liu 13+2reb, I.Trice 11+2reb+2ast

Nanjing MK - Shanghai S. 105-97

There was a minor upset in Jiangsu where Sharks were defeated by Monkey Kings 105-97 on Tuesday. Nanjing made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) who scored 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) produced 20 points and 9 assists and added 19 points respectively for the guests. Four Shanghai players scored in double figures. Sharks' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Monkey Kings will meet Qingdao E. on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sharks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: G.Brandon 20+4reb+9ast, Z.Zhenlin 19+3reb, L.Hongquan 16+4reb+1ast, L.Terry 10+3reb+2ast, W.Zhelin 10+4reb+1ast, L.Jr. Kenneth 9+3reb+5ast
Nanjing MK: B.Manek 29+9reb+5ast, J.LoVett 29+3reb+10ast, H.Guo 22+1ast, B.Zhao 8+4reb+1ast, H.Rongqi 6+7reb+3ast, M.Zhu 5+3reb

Shanxi L. - Ningbo R. 95-87

There was a surprise result in Taiyuan where Loongs beat Rockets 95-87 on Tuesday. Shanxi L. made 34-of-41 free shots (82.9 percent) during the game, while Ningbo R. only scored ten points from the stripe. Shanxi L. had a 33-22 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 Shanxi L. made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Jiao Hailong chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Loongs players scored in double figures. American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) produced 18 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Loongs will meet at home Zhejiang GB. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rockets will play against Shenzhen L. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: J.Frank 18+4reb+4ast, S.Zavier 11+6reb+7ast, L.Kaiwen 10+3reb, N.Hongyu 9+1reb+1ast, F.Tacko 8+5reb+1ast, W.Junjie 8+1reb+4ast
Shanxi L.: H.Diallo 23+6reb+5ast, J.Hailong 16+6reb+1ast, J.Mingru 14+3reb+2ast, J.Nowell 13+2reb, N.Zhang 12+5reb+5ast, Z.Ge 6+2reb+1ast

Shenzhen L. - Jilin NE T. 99-81

Leopards used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Changchun 99-81 on Tuesday night. Shenzhen L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) who scored 30 points and 7 assists. Haoran Wang chipped in 21 points. American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and Weize Jiang added 14 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Leopards will meet Ningbo R. on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jilin Tigers will play against Tianjin P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: M.Dallas 17+8reb+2ast, J.Weize 14+3reb+3ast, D.Liqian 9, C.Jinming 9+5reb+1ast, H.Jia 9+3reb+2ast, W.D.J. 8+6reb+5ast
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 30+3reb+7ast, H.Wang 21+4reb+3ast, X.He 11+5reb+1ast, R.Zifeng 9+1reb+3ast, M.Johnson 7+3reb+6ast, P.Zhou 7+3reb+2ast

Zhejiang GB. - Guangdong ST 98-101

No shocking result in a game in Hangzhou where Guandong Tigers edged Golden Bulls 101-98 on Tuesday. Guangdong ST made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. The other American import guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) produced 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and added 18 points respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Golden Bulls' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Guandong Tigers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Golden Bulls will play against Shanxi L. in Taiyuan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: Z.Hongshuo 18+3reb+2ast, Y.Gabe 13+3reb+3ast, J.Dakari 13+7reb+4ast, R.Brandon 11+4reb+1ast, L.Yuezhou 10+5reb+2ast, W.Qian 9+6ast
Guangdong ST: E.Sumner 21+2reb+1ast, T.Queen 15+4reb+5ast, S.Wang 14+4reb, J.Xu 13+1reb+4ast, J.Sullinger 13+12reb+3ast, M.Hu 10+2reb+2ast