CBA Round 7 (Regular Season): Liaoning is defeated by Guangsha L.

After 7 rounds played we can already see who rules in the CBA and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Flying Leopards (4-2) and fifth ranked Guangsha Lions (5-1) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Flying Leopards were crushed by Guangsha Lions in Hangzhou 96-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Flying Leopards. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Flying Leopards's 40. It was a great evening for American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. His fellow American import guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) helped adding 16 points and 4 assists. At the losing side responded with 11 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. Guangsha Lions have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Qingdao E. Liaoning at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Guangsha L. is looking forward to face Shenzhen L. (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liaoning will play against Beijing (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
Pioneers has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Monkey Kings (2-4) on the road game in Jiangsu 104-76. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Javion Hamlet accounted for 28 points. American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Nanjing in the defeat. 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. Pioneers (1-5) left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Jiangsu D. Nanjing at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tianjin P. will play against higher ranked Ningbo R. (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nanjing will play against Jiangsu D. (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
CBA top team - Ducks (6-0) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Flying Tigers (2-4) in Urumqi 89-85. Rui Zhao fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Dedric Lawson produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Ducks have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Beijing D. maintains first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Guangdong ST. Xinjiang lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Beijing D. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Xinjiang will play against Zhejiang GB. in Hangzhou and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Jiangsu D. lost to Shanghai on the opponent's court 68-84. Fujian S. managed to outperform Guangzhou in a home game 97-84. Shandong H. lost to undefeated Guangdong ST on the road 88-94. Ningbo R. defeated Zhejiang GB. on its own court 88-79. Shanxi L. was beaten by Qingdao E. in a road game 88-81.



Shanghai S. - Jiangsu D. 84-68

Very expected game in Shanghai where 18th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (1-5) were defeated by eighth ranked Sharks (4-2) 84-68 on Thursday. Shanghai outrebounded Jiangsu D. 43-28 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) fired 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Hongquan Li chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shanghai moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Jiangsu Dragons dropped to the seventeenth position with five games lost. They share it with Zhejiang GB. and Tianjin P.. Shanghai will meet at home bottom-ranked Sichuan (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jiangsu D. will play against Nanjing and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: G.III Harry 21+8reb+1ast, H.Feron 12+7reb+2ast, J.Haoran 9+3reb, L.Zhengqing 8+2reb+1ast, Y.Shi 6+3ast, E.Rob 5+3ast
Shanghai S.: H.Li 18+8reb+1ast, B.Goodwin 14+7reb+7ast, J.Lofton 14+8reb+5ast, K.Fogg 12+4reb+3ast, Z.Liu 9+2reb+1ast, Z.Zhang 8+4reb

Guangsha L. - Liaoning FL 96-64

The game between third ranked Flying Leopards (4-2) and fifth ranked Guangsha Lions (5-1) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Flying Leopards were crushed by Guangsha Lions in Hangzhou 96-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Flying Leopards. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Flying Leopards's 40. It was a great evening for American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. His fellow American import guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) helped adding 16 points and 4 assists. Five Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. At the losing side responded with 11 points and American guard Jaylon Brown (183-1994, college: Evansville, agency: Slash Sports) scored 12 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. Guangsha Lions have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Qingdao E. Liaoning at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Guangsha L. is looking forward to face Shenzhen L. (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liaoning will play against Beijing (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: B.Jaylon 12+3reb+1ast, F.Hao 11+4reb+1ast, W.Dezmine 9+2reb+1ast, W.Lanqing 7+3reb+5ast, O.Cameron 6+5reb, W.Changze 5+3reb
Guangsha L.: J.Brown 26+4reb+2ast, R.Tucker 16+3reb+4ast, N.Lin 11+2reb+3ast, J.Sampson 11+7reb+2ast, J.Hu 10+3reb+2ast, M.Sun 7+1reb+3ast

Fujian S. - Guangzhou LL 97-84

There was a surprise result in Jinjiang where seventeenth ranked Sturgeons (2-4) defeated higher ranked Loong Lions (2-3) 97-84 on Friday. Fujian S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) fired 22 points and 8 assists for the winners. Zeng Lingxuan chipped in 18 points. Four Sturgeons players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and Xu Xin added 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fujian S. moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Loong Lions dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Shandong H.. Fujian S. will meet at home league's leader Beijing D. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guangzhou will play against Jilin NE T. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: W.Lindell 26+10reb+9ast, X.Xu 19+6reb+1ast, H.Justin 17+6reb+2ast, X.Li 9+2reb, S.Weiyun 5+2reb+3ast, Y.Zhaoyao 5+1reb+2ast
Fujian S.: I.Trice 22+4reb+8ast, Z.Lingxuan 18+3reb+3ast, Y.Li 11+1reb+4ast, V.Brodziansky 10+8reb, I.Briscoe 10+6reb+4ast, Y.Zou 7+2reb

Guangdong ST - Shandong H. 94-88

Not a big story in a game in Dongguan where 11th ranked Heroes (2-3) were defeated by leader Guandong Tigers (6-0) 94-88 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Guangdong ST made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jie Xu chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) produced 21 points and 4 assists and Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Heroes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Guandong Tigers have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Guangdong ST keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. Loser Heroes keeps the eleventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Guangzhou. Guangdong ST will meet Shanxi L. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shandong H. will play against Qingdao E. (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: C.Linjian 21+3reb+4ast, A.Devaughn 20+4ast, P.Myles 19+4reb+1ast, C.Marquese 13+5reb+2ast, T.Hanlin 8+6reb+1ast, G.Kai 7+10reb+1ast
Guangdong ST: E.Sumner 24+3reb+5ast, J.Xu 22+5reb+8ast, J.Sullinger 21+12reb+4ast, W.Zhang 11+3reb+2ast, T.Queen 7+3reb+1ast, S.Wang 4+7reb+1ast

Nanjing MK - Tianjin P. 76-104

Pioneers has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Monkey Kings (2-4) on the road game in Jiangsu 104-76. Tianjin P. dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 56. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) accounted for 28 points for the winning side. American guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international swingman Haowen Guo (201-2000) added 21 points and 6 assists respectively for Nanjing in the defeat. 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. Pioneers (1-5) left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Jiangsu D. Nanjing at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Tianjin P. will play against higher ranked Ningbo R. (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nanjing will play against Jiangsu D. (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nanjing MK: G.Haowen 21+1reb+6ast, L.Jr. Marcus 16+7reb+5ast, M.Brady 10+11reb+2ast, Z.Baiqing 8+4reb+1ast, R.Huang 8+1reb, S.Richard 6+6reb+1ast
Tianjin P.: J.Hamlet 28+3reb+3ast, B.Lin 25+4reb+5ast, J.James 22+15reb+1ast, J.Lai 7+5reb+2ast, T.Yu 6+1reb, H.Zheng 5+2reb+1ast

Ningbo R. - Zhejiang GB. 88-79

Everything went according to plan in Ningbo where thirteenth ranked Rockets (3-3) beat 16th ranked Golden Bulls (1-5) 88-79 on Friday. American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) fired 25 points for the winners. His fellow American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) produced 23 points and 4 assists and added 10 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ningbo R. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shenzhen L. Loser Golden Bulls dropped to the seventeenth position with five games lost. They share it with Jiangsu D. and Tianjin P.. Ningbo R. will meet at home Tianjin P. (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zhejiang GB. will play against Xinjiang and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: Y.Gabe 23+2reb+4ast, J.Damian 11+2reb, L.Zeyi 10+13reb+1ast, W.Qian 9+4reb+4ast, L.Wenbo 9+2reb+3ast, Z.Hongshuo 6+5reb+1ast
Ningbo R.: F.Jackson 25+3reb+2ast, J.Wang 13+3reb+2ast, T.Fall 11+5reb, Z.Simpson 10+3reb+5ast, J.Martin 8+7reb+2ast, L.Bula 7+4reb+1ast

Qingdao E. - Shanxi L. 88-81

Everything could happen in Qingdao at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Eagles and 5th ranked Loongs had identical 4-1 record. This time Eagles used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Taiyuan 88-81 on Friday night. Qingdao E. made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) fired 28 points and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. His fellow American import power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Senegalese power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Loongs' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Qingdao E. (5-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Guangsha L. Loser Loongs keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Qingdao E. will meet at home Shandong H. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanxi L. will play against the league's second-placed Guangdong ST (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: D.Hamidou 22+4reb+4ast, F.Ibrahima 18+11reb+5ast, M.Jia 15+2reb+4ast, H.Jiao 9+4reb+1ast, L.Chuanxing 8+3reb+1ast, N.Jaylen 5+1reb+2ast
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 28+4reb+6ast, R.Wang 19+4reb+1ast, J.Mickey 17+9reb+3ast, Y.Wang 8+2reb+4ast, A.Duan 6+5reb+2ast, Z.Jiayi 4+2reb+1ast

Xinjiang FT - Beijing D. 85-89

CBA top team - Ducks (6-0) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Flying Tigers (2-4) in Urumqi 89-85. Rui Zhao fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Xinjiang players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ducks have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Beijing D. maintains first place with 6-0 record, which they share with Guangdong ST. Xinjiang lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Beijing D. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Xinjiang will play against Zhejiang GB. in Hangzhou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: L.Dedric 20+11reb+4ast, N.Zach 14+2reb+4ast, A.Abudurexiti 13+7reb+4ast, L.Yanzhe 11+2reb+1ast, H.Kevon 9+1reb+2ast, Q.Lin 8+3reb+1ast
Beijing D.: R.Zhao 23+5reb+6ast, E.German 22+2reb+4ast, Z.Fan 15+5reb+1ast, O.Spellman 9+4reb+1ast, M.Mathiang 5+5reb+1ast, L.Meng 5+5reb+1ast