CBA Round 4 (Regular Season): Guangdong ST defeat Guangzhou

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

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Loong Lions (2-1) in Guangzhou on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Guandong Tigers (4-0) 97-94. Guangdong ST looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Guangzhou helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. contributed with 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) replied with 25 points and 8 assists for Guangzhou. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Guandong Tigers have a solid four-game winning streak. Guangdong ST keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. Guangzhou at the other side dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. They share the position with Shandong H.. Guangdong ST is looking forward to face Qingdao E. (#4) at home in the next round. Guangzhou will play against Jiangsu D. in Nanjing and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Golden Bulls' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Sturgeons (1-3) 88-79. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Brandon Randolph who added 20 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Golden Bulls left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with Fujian S. and Shenzhen L. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
CBA top team - Ducks (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Leopards (1-3) in Beijing 104-88. The winners were led by Eugene German who scored that evening 24 points and 5 assists. Even 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Xining He did not help to save the game for Shenzhen L.. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ducks have a solid four-game winning streak. Beijing D. maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Guangdong ST. Loser Leopards dropped to the fifteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with Zhejiang GB. and Fujian S.. Beijing D. will meet Sichuan (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Shenzhen L. will play against Shandong H. (#8) in Jinan and hope to win that game.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Shanghai beat Jiangsu D. on the road 101-89. Jilin NE T. won against Xinjiang on its own court 92-86. Ningbo R. unfortunately lost to Liaoning in Yingkou 88-90. Shandong H. managed to beat Beijing at home 98-88. Nanjing crushed Sichuan on the opponent's court 84-53.



Guangzhou LL - Guangdong ST 94-97

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Loong Lions (2-1) in Guangzhou on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Guandong Tigers (4-0) 97-94. Guangdong ST looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Guangzhou helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jie Xu contributed with 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. Five Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) replied with 25 points and 8 assists and Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Guangzhou. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Guandong Tigers have a solid four-game winning streak. Guangdong ST keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. Guangzhou at the other side dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. They share the position with Shandong H.. Guangdong ST is looking forward to face Qingdao E. (#4) at home in the next round. Guangzhou will play against Jiangsu D. in Nanjing and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: W.Lindell 25+2reb+8ast, H.Justin 13+2reb+2ast, Y.Zhaoyao 10+4reb, L.Yancheng 9+1reb+1ast, G.Kailun 9+4reb+3ast, T.Erik 8+10reb+2ast
Guangdong ST: J.Xu 17+3reb+9ast, J.Sullinger 17+10reb+3ast, T.Queen 16+6reb+6ast, E.Sumner 16+2reb+2ast, S.Wang 14+8reb+1ast, M.Hu 8+3reb+4ast

Jiangsu D. - Shanghai S. 89-101

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Sharks (2-2) beat bottom-ranked Jiangsu Dragons (0-4) in Nanjing 101-89 on Friday. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 assists and Zhelin Wang supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 4 assists by American center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu D.. His fellow American import forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) added 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Shanghai went down to ninth position due to points difference, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Jiangsu Dragons still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Sichuan and Tianjin P.. Shanghai will meet higher ranked Guangsha L. (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu D. will play against Guangzhou (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: P.Zhenglin 32+1reb+4ast, G.III Harry 18+8reb+2ast, L.Zhengqing 15, Y.Shi 7+4reb+6ast, L.Chengyao 6+3reb, L.Zexi 5+2reb+1ast
Shanghai S.: B.Goodwin 25+4reb+12ast, K.Fogg 17+5reb+2ast, Z.Wang 16+8reb+1ast, T.Li 13+4reb, Z.Zhang 10+3reb+3ast, H.Whiteside 8+5reb

Beijing D. - Shenzhen L. 104-88

CBA top team - Ducks (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Leopards (1-3) in Beijing 104-88. The winners were led by American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) who scored that evening 24 points and 5 assists and Ray Chen supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for Shenzhen L.. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ducks have a solid four-game winning streak. Beijing D. maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Guangdong ST. Loser Leopards dropped to the fifteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with Zhejiang GB. and Fujian S.. Beijing D. will meet Sichuan (#19) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Shenzhen L. will play against Shandong H. (#8) in Jinan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: H.Xining 27+5reb+4ast, W.Haoran 16+5reb+1ast, J.Markell 15+6reb+5ast, L.Pengyu 6+1ast, K.Alpha 6+6reb, L.Muhao 5+3reb+3ast
Beijing D.: E.German 24+4reb+5ast, R.Chen 18+4ast, L.Meng 14+2reb, O.Spellman 12+7reb+2ast, R.Zhao 9+1reb+5ast, Q.Zhou 9+8reb+2ast

Jilin NE T. - Xinjiang FT 92-86

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Flying Tigers (2-2) lost to sixteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (2-2) in Changchun 86-92 on Saturday. The winners were led by Weize Jiang who scored that evening 19 points and 8 assists and American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. added 21 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Jilin NE T. and four Xinjiang players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jilin NE T. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Xinjiang. Jilin NE T. will meet at home Ningbo R. (#12) in the next round. Xinjiang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: S.Xierzhati 21+2ast, L.Dedric 12+14reb+6ast, L.Yanzhe 10+3reb+1ast, M.Yilifulati 10+6reb, A.Abudurexiti 8+3reb, Q.Lin 7+2reb+2ast
Jilin NE T.: W.Jiang 19+2reb+8ast, D.Wilson 17+10reb+1ast, J.Gulley 15+2reb+3ast, L.Licheng 12+2reb, F.Zeng 11+6reb+3ast, D.Moore 5+1reb+1ast

Liaoning FL - Ningbo R. 90-88

Everything could happen in Yingkou at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Flying Leopards and 9th ranked Rockets had identical 2-1 record. This time Flying Leopards used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Ningbo 90-88 on Saturday night. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Liaoning made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) who scored that evening 26 points and 4 assists and power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) supported him with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Flying Leopards players scored in double figures. Even 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) did not help to save the game for Ningbo R.. Forward Kenyon Martin Jr (195-2001) added 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Liaoning (3-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rockets keeps the ninth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Liaoning will meet at home Beijing (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ningbo R. will play against Jilin NE T. (#13) in Changchun and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: M.Jr. Kenyon 14+3reb+3ast, S.Zavier 12+5reb+6ast, Y.Changdong 11+3reb, L.Kaiwen 9+4reb+2ast, J.Frank 8+1reb+2ast, W.Junjie 8+2ast
Liaoning FL: D.Wells 26+3reb+4ast, H.Fu 16+10reb, E.Moreland 12+8reb+7ast, L.Wang 12+1reb+5ast, Y.Shouqi 9+4ast, J.Brown 6+1reb+1ast

Shandong H. - Beijing RF 98-88

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Royal Fighters (2-2) lost to twelfth ranked Heroes (2-1) in Jinan 88-98 on Saturday. Shandong H. made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) who scored that evening 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) supported him with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. Even 30 points by American Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) did not help to save the game for Beijing. His fellow American import forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) added 21 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Shandong H. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guangzhou. Loser Royal Fighters dropped to the ninth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Shandong H. will meet at home Shenzhen L. (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Beijing will play against Liaoning (#3) in Yingkou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: R.Grant 30+2reb+2ast, P.Reggie 21+8reb+2ast, L.Sanning 10+3reb+4ast, D.Bochao 9+5reb, M.Zikai 7+3reb+1ast, S.Dereon 6+1reb+2ast
Shandong H.: D.Akoon-Purcell 27+5reb+4ast, M.Chriss 20+11reb+4ast, L.Chen 18+1reb+1ast, H.Tao 11+7reb+1ast, K.Guo 9+6reb+1ast, Z.Xie 5+2reb+2ast

Sichuan BW - Nanjing MK 53-84

Everything went according to plan when fifteenth ranked Monkey Kings (2-2) outplayed bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-4) in Sichuan 84-53 on Saturday. Nanjing dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Blue Whales's 38. Nanjing outrebounded Sichuan 47-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. Nanjing looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sichuan's players. The winners were led by American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import center Richard Solomon (208-1992, college: California) supported him with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 14 points by Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Sichuan. American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) added 12 points 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. Nanjing moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D. and Tianjin P.. Nanjing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sichuan will play against the league's leader Beijing D. (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: J.Hanyi 14+3reb+1ast, D.Ruiqi 12+1reb+3ast, D.Zhibo 11+1reb+2ast, Z.Zhennian 7+2reb, L.Zhang 4+5reb, Y.Wenxue 2+8reb
Nanjing MK: B.Manek 18+10reb+2ast, B.Zhao 16+6reb+2ast, R.Solomon 9+11reb+4ast, M.Zhu 9+5reb+3ast, H.Guo 9+2reb+5ast, J.LoVett 9+1reb+6ast

Zhejiang GB. - Fujian S. 88-79

Golden Bulls' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Sturgeons (1-3) 88-79. Zhejiang GB. outrebounded Fujian S. 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Zhejiang GB. players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and the other American import swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) who added 20 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and Slovakian power forward Vladimir Brodziansky (210-1994, college: TCU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Zhejiang GB. and four Fujian S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Golden Bulls left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with Fujian S. and Shenzhen L. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: T.II Travis 18+4reb+4ast, B.Vladimir 15+5reb+1ast, L.Zeng 11+3reb, L.Yiyang 11+2reb+5ast, W.Devin 8+5reb, Z.Yang 7+6reb+1ast
Zhejiang GB.: B.Randolph 20+2reb+3ast, Z.Liu 15+7reb+2ast, D.Jones 14+16reb+4ast, W.Lu 13+6reb+4ast, Y.Li 12+3reb+1ast, D.Johnson 11+5reb+3ast