CBA Round 10 (Regular Season): Guangdong ST lose to Beijing Ducks

After 10 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.

There was a change at the CBA leadership position after last games. Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Guandong Tigers (8-1). They were crushed by fourth ranked Ducks (8-1) 105-74 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Beijing D. dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Guandong Tigers's 56. Beijing D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Guangdong ST's players. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Lebanese Omari Spellman (206-1997, college: Villanova) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) responded with 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 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. Beijing D. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Guangdong ST will play next round against Beijing trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Beijing D. will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Guangsha L. in Hangzhou.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Eagles (7-2) against fourteenth ranked Golden Bulls (4-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Eagles were defeated by Golden Bulls in a tough game in Hangzhou 73-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Eagles. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) notched 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Dakari Johnson supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Golden Bulls' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points and 4 steals by guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for Qingdao E.. Golden Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Qingdao E. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Shanghai. Zhejiang GB. will play against Shenzhen L. (#11) on the road in the next round. Qingdao E. will play against Sichuan (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Sturgeons (4-5) 104-88 on Thursday evening. Yang Zou fired 35 points (!!!) (on 20-of-26 shooting from the field) for the winners. Sturgeons' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hanyi Jing produced 22 points for lost side. Fujian S. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings with nine games lost. Fujian S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sichuan will play against Qingdao E. (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Shanghai destroyed Liaoning on the opponent's court 91-65. Shenzhen L. unfortunately lost to Beijing in a home game 101-105. Ningbo R. managed to beat Jiangsu D. on the road 84-79. Tianjin P. lost to defending champion Guangsha L. on its own court 68-102.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 10 rebounds by Jordan Mickey of Qingdao E..



Liaoning FL - Shanghai S. 65-91

Very expected game in Yingkou where 9th ranked Flying Leopards (4-5) were crushed by fifth ranked Sharks (7-2) 91-65 on Wednesday. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Zhelin Wang fired 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Zhenlin Zhang chipped in 16 points. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. Swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) added 11 points respectively for lost side. 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. Sharks have an impressive five-game winning streak. Shanghai moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Qingdao E. Liaoning lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shanghai will meet at home Ningbo R. (#6) in the next round. Liaoning will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: Z.Chenzhifeng 15+7reb+1ast, F.Hao 11+4reb+1ast, W.Dezmine 11+1reb+4ast, W.Lanqing 9+4reb+2ast, B.Jaylon 6+2reb+3ast, Y.Jiang 4+1reb
Shanghai S.: Z.Zhang 16+3reb+1ast, P.Yan 16+3reb, Z.Wang 14+7reb+3ast, K.Fogg 12+1reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 10+1reb+3ast, H.Li 9+3reb

Shenzhen L. - Beijing RF 101-105

There was a surprise result in Shenzhen where fifteenth ranked Royal Fighters (4-5) defeated higher ranked Leopards (4-5) 105-101 on Wednesday. American Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) fired 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists and added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Beijing moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Shenzhen L.. Beijing will meet at home higher ranked Guangdong ST (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shenzhen L. will play against Zhejiang GB. (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: J.Markell 21+7reb+12ast, S.Terquavion 17+5reb+1ast, K.Alpha 17+4reb, W.Haoran 15+7reb+3ast, Z.Rong 14+3reb, H.Xining 10+3reb+3ast
Beijing RF: G.Riller 31+5reb+5ast, R.Perry 18+10reb+3ast, Y.Zou 16+4reb+1ast, S.Liao 16+4reb+4ast, D.Seabron 13+1reb+1ast, Z.Meng 5+1reb

Beijing D. - Guangdong ST 105-74

There was a change at the CBA leadership position after last games. Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Guandong Tigers (8-1). They were crushed by fourth ranked Ducks (8-1) 105-74 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Beijing D. dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Guandong Tigers's 56. Beijing D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Guangdong ST's players. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Lebanese Omari Spellman (206-1997, college: Villanova) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) responded with 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Beijing D. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Guangdong ST will play next round against Beijing trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Beijing D. will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Guangsha L. in Hangzhou.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: S.Edmond 35+5reb+4ast, S.Jared 11+9reb+2ast, H.Mingxuan 8+1reb+4ast, Z.Wenyi 6, C.Jiazheng 5+1reb+1ast, W.Shaojie 3+5reb+1ast
Beijing D.: E.German 22+5reb+9ast, O.Spellman 21+10reb+2ast, Z.Fanbo 18+3ast, L.Meng 11+1reb, X.Di 8+3reb+2ast, C.Zhang 6+2reb

Jiangsu D. - Ningbo R. 79-84

Not a big story in a game in Nanjing where 18th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (1-8) were defeated by sixth ranked Rockets (6-3) 84-79 on Thursday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) fired 29 points and 6 assists for the winners. point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) chipped in 4 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Rockets' coach Pero Cameron used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rockets have a solid four-game winning streak. Ningbo R. maintains sixth position with 6-3 record. Jiangsu D. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Tianjin P.. Ningbo R. will meet higher ranked Shanghai (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu D. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: P.Zhenglin 25+5reb+7ast, G.III Harry 15+10reb+3ast, Y.Shi 12+3reb+3ast, J.Haoran 10+1reb+1ast, H.Feron 8+4reb+3ast, L.Chengyao 6
Ningbo R.: F.Jackson 29+3reb+6ast, J.Wang 12+1reb+1ast, J.Martin 10+4reb, T.Fall 10+6reb, K.Luo 6+1reb, L.Bula 4+8reb

Sichuan BW - Fujian S. 88-104

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Sturgeons (4-5) 104-88 on Thursday evening. Fujian S. shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 57.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Yang Zou fired 35 points (!!!) (on 20-of-26 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. Sturgeons' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) produced 22 points and American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) added 14 points and 10 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Fujian S. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings with nine games lost. Fujian S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sichuan will play against Qingdao E. (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: J.Hanyi 22+3reb+1ast, P.Shamorie 14+2reb+10ast, G.Gorjok 12+5reb, D.Ruiqi 11+3reb+2ast, L.Weihao 11+6reb, L.Zhang 7+4reb+3ast
Fujian S.: Y.Zou 35+4reb+3ast, I.Trice 18+2reb+8ast, V.Brodziansky 17+8reb+2ast, Z.Lingxuan 12+1reb, Y.Li 11+6reb+4ast, I.Briscoe 6+2reb+3ast

Tianjin P. - Guangsha L. 68-102

Everything went according to plan in Tianjin where second ranked Guangsha Lions (8-1) outscored 19th ranked Pioneers (1-8) 102-68 on Thursday. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers's 52 and made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Guangsha L. outrebounded Tianjin P. 37-25 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) fired 17 points and 8 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Forward JaKarr Sampson (206-1993, college: St.John's) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. Forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 6 points and 9 assists respectively 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 rest. Guangsha Lions have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Beijing D. and Guangdong ST. Tianjin P. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Guangsha L. will meet at home league's leader Beijing D. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tianjin P. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: J.Jr. Scottie 22+7reb+4ast, Q.Jiang 11+1ast, L.Junhao 10+3reb+1ast, R.Jamile 9+6reb+1ast, G.Zeyu 6+1reb+9ast, H.Siyu 5+1reb+4ast
Guangsha L.: Y.Zhao 19+1reb+2ast, R.Tucker 17+4reb+8ast, J.Carlton 15+7reb+1ast, J.Sampson 15+6reb+2ast, J.Hu 10+1reb, J.Zhu 8+8reb+4ast

Zhejiang GB. - Qingdao E. 78-73

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Eagles (7-2) against fourteenth ranked Golden Bulls (4-5) on Thursday night. Visiting Eagles were defeated by Golden Bulls in a tough game in Hangzhou 73-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Eagles. Zhejiang GB. forced 22 Qingdao E. turnovers. Qingdao E. was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) notched 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Golden Bulls' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points and 4 steals by guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for Qingdao E.. Power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Golden Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Qingdao E. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Shanghai. Zhejiang GB. will play against Shenzhen L. (#11) on the road in the next round. Qingdao E. will play against Sichuan (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 21+3reb+3ast, W.Ruize 13+7reb+1ast, M.Jordan 13+10reb+3ast, T.Trevor 10+4reb, W.Yibo 8+2reb+4ast, D.Angjun 6+5reb+3ast
Zhejiang GB.: B.Randolph 17+3reb+5ast, G.York 16+2reb+2ast, D.Johnson 11+7reb+3ast, Y.Li 10+3reb+2ast, Q.Wu 7+4reb+4ast, D.Jones 7+5reb