CBA Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Second defeat of league's leader Guangsha Lions (9-2) against fifth ranked Sharks (9-2) 99-77 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Guangsha Lions's 56. Shanghai outrebounded Guangsha L. 42-26 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward JaKarr Sampson (206-1993, college: St.John's) replied with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Guangsha L.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sharks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Shanghai keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Guangsha L. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Shanghai will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Qingdao E. on the road.
Leading Guandong Tigers (9-2) recorded its second loss in Dongguan. Hosts were edged by twelfth ranked Golden Bulls (5-6) 88-87. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Zeyi Liu who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Guandong Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zhejiang GB. maintains twelfth position with 5-6 record. Guangdong ST at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Shanghai and Guangsha L.. Zhejiang GB. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guangdong ST will play at home against Shenzhen L. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Tianjin between Loong Lions and Pioneers. Eighth ranked Loong Lions (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over 19th ranked Pioneers (1-9). Loong Lions managed to escape with a 2-point win 108-106 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The winners were led by Lindell Wigginton who scored that evening 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Benson Lin did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. Pioneers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Guangzhou maintains eighth position with 5-4 record, which they share with Shandong H. Tianjin P. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Guangzhou will meet at home Xinjiang (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Tianjin P. will play against Beijing (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Xinjiang beat Fujian S. on the road 111-108. Liaoning won against Jilin NE T. on its own court 86-72. Shandong H. managed to outperform Nanjing in Jinan 107-94. Shanxi L. managed to beat Jiangsu D. at home 91-77. Shenzhen L. defeated Qingdao E. on the opponent's court 92-83.



Fujian S. - Xinjiang FT 108-111

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Flying Tigers (4-6) edged higher ranked Sturgeons (4-6) in Jinjiang 111-108 on Sunday. Xinjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by Zach Nutall who scored that evening 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Dedric Lawson supported him with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 41 points (!!!) and 12 assists (went 14 for 14 at the free throw line !!!) by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Fujian S.. Zeng Lingxuan added 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five Xinjiang and four Fujian S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Xinjiang moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Fujian S.. Xinjiang will meet higher ranked Guangzhou (#8) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Fujian S. will play against Shandong H. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: T.II Travis 41+4reb+12ast, B.Vladimir 16+2reb+1ast, L.Zeng 14+5reb+2ast, L.Yiyang 11+3reb+2ast, Y.Xihao 7+4reb+2ast, F.Mingzhen 6+3reb
Xinjiang FT: L.Qi 26+2reb, Z.Nutall 18+9reb+8ast, A.Abudushalamu 18+5reb+6ast, D.Lawson 17+9reb+6ast, Y.Motaner 12+8reb+4ast, Y.Li 9+1reb

Liaoning FL - Jilin NE T. 86-72

Everything could happen in Yingkou at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Flying Leopards and 14th ranked Jilin Tigers had identical 4-5 record. This time Flying Leopards used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Changchun 86-72 on Sunday night. Liaoning dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 48. Liaoning outrebounded Jilin NE T. 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Hao Fu who scored that evening 18 points and 6 rebounds and American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) supported him with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Even 22 points by Luan Licheng did not help to save the game for Jilin NE T.. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liaoning (5-5) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Shanxi L. Jilin NE T. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Liaoning will meet Nanjing (#13) in the next round. Jilin NE T. will play against Jiangsu D. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: L.Luan 22+4reb+3ast, W.D.J. 11+8reb+3ast, M.Dallas 10+1reb+3ast, G.Jarmar 9+3reb+1ast, H.Jia 7+4reb+1ast, D.Liqian 6+1reb
Liaoning FL: H.Fu 18+6reb+1ast, J.Brown 10+1reb+3ast, E.Moreland 10+10reb+2ast, J.Yuxing 10+6reb+1ast, D.Wells 9+5reb+6ast, L.Wang 9+4reb+2ast

Nanjing MK - Shandong H. 94-107

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Heroes (5-4) won against 13th ranked Monkey Kings (4-6) in Jiangsu 107-94 on Sunday. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 58. Shandong H. forced 21 Nanjing turnovers. The winners were led by Shiyan Gao who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals and Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) supported him with 31 points and 5 assists. Five Heroes players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 31 points and 11 assists by the former international swingman Haowen Guo (201-2000) did not help to save the game for Nanjing. American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) added 7 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heroes have a solid three-game winning streak. Shandong H. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Guangzhou. Loser Monkey Kings keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shandong H. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nanjing will play against Liaoning and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nanjing MK: G.Haowen 31+2reb+11ast, Z.Mingzheng 19, H.Jiang 12+1reb+1ast, Z.Baiqing 9+6reb+1ast, S.Richard 8+8reb+3ast, M.Brady 7+13reb+3ast
Shandong H.: D.Akoon-Purcell 31+4reb+5ast, S.Gao 25+7reb+11ast, M.Powell 19+2reb+1ast, M.Chriss 11+4reb, L.Chen 10+4reb+1ast, K.Guo 7+7reb+1ast

Shanxi L. - Jiangsu D. 91-77

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (1-9) lost to tenth ranked Loongs (5-5) in Taiyuan 77-91 on Sunday. Shanxi L. forced 21 Jiangsu D. turnovers. The winners were led by Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) who scored that evening 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals and Jia Mingru supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu D.. Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) added 25 points and 6 rebounds. Five Shanxi L. and four Jiangsu D. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shanxi L. maintains tenth position with 5-5 record, which they share with Liaoning. Jiangsu D. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Tianjin P.. Shanxi L. will meet at home bottom-ranked Sichuan (#20) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jiangsu D. will play against Jilin NE T. in Changchun and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: J.Haoran 25+6reb, G.III Harry 18+12reb+3ast, P.Zhenglin 12+3reb+1ast, L.Zexi 12+7reb+4ast, L.Zhengqing 3+1reb+1ast, L.Chengyao 2+1ast
Shanxi L.: H.Diallo 24+7reb+5ast, J.Mingru 18+1reb+1ast, N.Knight 11+6ast, J.Hailong 10+5reb, I.Fall-Faye 10+6reb+3ast, S.Yuan 9

Tianjin P. - Guangzhou LL 106-108

A very close game took place in Tianjin between Loong Lions and Pioneers. Eighth ranked Loong Lions (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over 19th ranked Pioneers (1-9). Loong Lions managed to escape with a 2-point win 108-106 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Guangzhou outrebounded Tianjin P. 48-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guangzhou looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) who scored that evening 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) supported him with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Even 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Five Guangzhou and four Tianjin P. players scored in double figures. Pioneers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Guangzhou maintains eighth position with 5-4 record, which they share with Shandong H. Tianjin P. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Guangzhou will meet at home Xinjiang (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Tianjin P. will play against Beijing (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: L.Benson 30+6reb+6ast, H.Javion 20+3reb+7ast, J.Jr. Scottie 18+11reb+3ast, Z.Haoran 12+4reb+1ast, L.Junhao 7+1reb+2ast, Y.Tian 6+2reb+1ast
Guangzhou LL: L.Wigginton 26+7reb+7ast, E.Thomas 23+7reb+3ast, Y.Liu 15+3reb+2ast, X.Xin 13+12reb+1ast, J.Holiday 11+5reb+5ast, G.Chen 10+7reb

Guangdong ST - Zhejiang GB. 87-88

Leading Guandong Tigers (9-2) recorded its second loss in Dongguan. Hosts were edged by twelfth ranked Golden Bulls (5-6) 88-87. Zhejiang GB. players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Zeyi Liu who added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Jie Xu scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guandong Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zhejiang GB. maintains twelfth position with 5-6 record. Guangdong ST at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Shanghai and Guangsha L.. Zhejiang GB. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guangdong ST will play at home against Shenzhen L. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: X.Jie 22+2reb+1ast, S.Edmond 17+1reb+6ast, Q.Trevelin 17+10reb+7ast, H.Mingxuan 10+7reb+4ast, S.Jared 6+5reb+6ast, W.Shaojie 5+5reb+1ast
Zhejiang GB.: D.Johnson 26+11reb+5ast, G.York 16+1reb+6ast, W.Lu 15+5reb, Z.Liu 13+6reb+4ast, Q.Wu 8+3reb+1ast, H.Zhang 7+2reb+3ast

Qingdao E. - Shenzhen L. 83-92

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Leopards (6-5) defeated higher ranked Eagles (8-3) in Qingdao 92-83 on Monday. Shenzhen L. made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Shenzhen L. made 8 blocks. The winners were led by American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) who scored that evening 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Haoran Wang supported him with 11 points. Leopards' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for Qingdao E.. His fellow American import power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) added 23 points and 15 rebounds. Shenzhen L. moved-up to seventh place. Loser Eagles dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Shenzhen L. will meet league's second-placed Guangdong ST in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Qingdao E. will play against the league's leader Shanghai where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 25+9reb+6ast, M.Jordan 23+15reb, W.Yibo 10+1reb+8ast, D.Angjun 9+2reb+1ast, J.Zhao 8+3reb, W.Ruize 5+3reb+2ast
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 30+6reb+6ast, H.Wang 11+4reb+3ast, Z.Wu 10, M.Maric 10+5reb, X.He 8+4reb+5ast, R.Zifeng 7+2ast

Shanghai S. - Guangsha L. 99-77

Second defeat of league's leader Guangsha Lions (9-2) against fifth ranked Sharks (9-2) 99-77 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Guangsha Lions's 56. Shanghai outrebounded Guangsha L. 42-26 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Hongquan Li contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward JaKarr Sampson (206-1993, college: St.John's) replied with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Jinqiu Hu added 22 points in the effort for Guangsha L.Five Shanghai and four Guangsha L. 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. Sharks have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Shanghai keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Guangsha L. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Shanghai will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Qingdao E. on the road.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: H.Jinqiu 22+4reb, S.JaKarr 15+8reb+4ast, T.Rayjon 14+3reb+5ast, Z.Yanhao 12+1reb+1ast, S.Minghui 8+6ast, Z.Jiaren 2+1ast
Shanghai S.: H.Li 18+8reb+4ast, J.Lofton 18+7reb+6ast, Z.Zhang 16+3reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 13+5reb+9ast, Z.Wang 11+7reb+2ast, H.Whiteside 10+6reb