CBA Round 15 (Regular Season): Leader Shanghai gets another victory

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Leader Sharks delivered the eleventh win on Sunday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Loongs (7-6) 96-81 in Shanghai. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Loongs. Shanghai outrebounded Shanxi L. 42-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) chipped in 22 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 18 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks (11-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shanghai is looking forward to face Shenzhen L. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanxi L. will play against Ningbo R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-13) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-76 loss to ninth ranked Loong Lions (7-5) in Guangzhou. It was a good game for American Justin Holiday (198-1989, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Erik Thomas contributed with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) answered with 26 points and 4 assists for Sichuan. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangzhou moved-up to seventh place. Sichuan lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost. Guangzhou will play against Tianjin P. (#18) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Sichuan will play against Zhejiang GB. in Hangzhou and hopes to get finally their first victory.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Shenzhen, where 4th placed Ducks (9-4) lost to twelfth ranked Leopards (7-6) in a road game 110-118 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Terquavion Smith who led his team to a victory scoring 45 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Eugene German with 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Ducks' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Shenzhen L. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ducks keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Qingdao E.. Shenzhen L. will meet at home league's leader Shanghai in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beijing D. will play against Jiangsu D. and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 15 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tianjin P. was crushed by Fujian S. in Jinjiang 115-94. Zhejiang GB. smashed Beijing at home 89-69. Qingdao E. won against Jilin NE T. on the opponent's court 82-74. Liaoning was outscored by Guangdong ST in a home game 78-108. Guangsha L. managed to beat Ningbo R. on the road 84-78. Shandong H. defeated Nanjing on its own court 89-76. Jiangsu D. was smashed by Xinjiang in Urumqi 99-60.
The best stats of 15th round was 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Abudurexiti Abudushalamu of Xinjiang FT.



Fujian S. - Tianjin P. 115-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 18th ranked Pioneers' (2-11) road loss to seventeenth ranked Sturgeons (5-8) 94-115 on Saturday. Fujian S. made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Fujian S. outrebounded Tianjin P. 40-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Fujian S. shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Slovakian power forward Vladimir Brodziansky (210-1994, college: TCU, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) helped adding 20 points and 7 assists. Five Sturgeons players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) with 30 points and 9 assists and Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) scored 33 points (!!!). 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. Fujian S. moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Xinjiang and Beijing. Loser Pioneers keeps the eighteenth position with 11 games lost. Fujian S. will meet Beijing (#15) on the road in the next round. Tianjin P. will play against Guangzhou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: V.Brodziansky 23+10reb+2ast, Y.Zou 21+5reb, I.Trice 20+2reb+7ast, I.Briscoe 16+4reb, Y.Li 11+6reb+9ast, Z.Lingxuan 10+2reb+3ast
Tianjin P.: L.Benson 33+1reb+2ast, H.Javion 30+1reb+9ast, J.Jr. Scottie 11+11reb+1ast, Z.Haoran 8+2reb+2ast, Y.Tian 7+4reb, L.Junhao 4+6reb+1ast

Guangzhou LL - Sichuan BW 106-76

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-13) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 106-76 loss to ninth ranked Loong Lions (7-5) in Guangzhou. They made 20-of-23 charity shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Guangzhou outrebounded Sichuan 50-29 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guangzhou players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for American Justin Holiday (198-1989, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) contributed with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Loong Lions players scored in double figures. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) answered with 26 points and 4 assists and Australian center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) added 10 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Sichuan. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangzhou moved-up to seventh place. Sichuan lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost. Guangzhou will play against Tianjin P. (#18) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Sichuan will play against Zhejiang GB. in Hangzhou and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: J.Holiday 28+7reb+3ast, E.Thomas 23+9reb+5ast, L.Wigginton 13+6reb+8ast, G.Chen 12+3reb+3ast, L.Xiangbo 8+2reb+1ast, H.Zhang 5+3reb
Sichuan BW: P.Shamorie 26+3reb+4ast, Z.Zhennian 15+1reb, G.Gorjok 10+13reb+1ast, D.Zhibo 9+4reb+4ast, J.Hanyi 6+2reb+6ast, L.Zhang 4+2reb

Zhejiang GB. - Beijing RF 89-69

No shocking result in a game in Hangzhou where twelfth ranked Golden Bulls (7-6) smashed 14th ranked Royal Fighters (5-8) 89-69 on Saturday. Zhejiang GB. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 assists. His fellow American import power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) helped adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. Five Golden Bulls players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Jameer Nelson Jr (185-2000, college: TCU) with 14 points and 5 rebounds and international guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) scored 9 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Golden Bulls. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Royal Fighters keeps the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Xinjiang and Fujian S.. Zhejiang GB. will meet at home bottom-ranked Sichuan (#20) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Beijing will play against Fujian S. (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: G.York 17+2reb+7ast, B.Randolph 16+2reb+1ast, D.Jones 12+6reb, D.Johnson 11+7reb+2ast, W.Lu 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Liu 10+1reb+5ast
Beijing RF: N.Jr Jameer 14+5reb+1ast, R.Grant 13+1reb+1ast, D.Baiyu 9+2reb+1ast, L.Sanning 9+3reb+7ast, X.Jin 5, D.Bochao 5+3reb

Jilin NE T. - Qingdao E. 74-82

Very expected game in Changchun where 13th ranked Jilin Tigers (6-7) were defeated by fifth ranked Eagles (9-4) 82-74 on Sunday. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) helped adding 8 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Jarmar Gulley (196-1991, college: Missouri St.) with 18 points and 7 assists and forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Jilin NE T. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Qingdao E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Beijing D. Loser Jilin Tigers keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Qingdao E. will meet Liaoning (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jilin NE T. will play against Shandong H. in Jinan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 24+5reb+4ast, A.Duan 17+2reb, Z.Jiayi 15+4reb, J.Young 9+2reb+3ast, J.Mickey 8+13reb+2ast, R.Wang 5+2reb+1ast
Jilin NE T.: G.Jarmar 18+4reb+7ast, M.Dallas 13+3reb+2ast, W.D.J. 11+10reb, Y.Liu 10+2reb+1ast, L.Luan 8+6reb+2ast, Y.Tengfei 6+3reb+1ast

Liaoning FL - Guangdong ST 78-108

Very predictable result in Yingkou where second ranked Guandong Tigers (11-2) outscored 9th ranked Flying Leopards (7-6) 108-78 on Sunday. Guangdong ST made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) helped adding 27 points and 6 assists (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Four Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Chenzhifeng Zhang with 17 points and 6 rebounds and the former international center Hao Fu (208-1997) scored 8 points and 5 rebounds. 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. Guangdong ST keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Shanghai and Guangsha L. Loser Flying Leopards dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Guangdong ST will meet Nanjing (#17) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Liaoning will play against Qingdao E. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: T.Queen 30+4reb+4ast, E.Sumner 27+3reb+6ast, J.Sullinger 14+10reb+2ast, S.Wang 10+2reb, J.Xu 8+3reb+4ast, J.Chen 8+3reb+1ast
Liaoning FL: Z.Chenzhifeng 17+6reb+2ast, W.Dezmine 13+1ast, L.Huyi 10+1reb, G.Marcus 9+4reb, F.Hao 8+5reb+2ast, W.Lanqing 7+2reb+2ast

Ningbo R. - Guangsha L. 78-84

Not a big story in a game in Ningbo where 10th ranked Rockets (7-6) were defeated by third ranked Guangsha Lions (11-2) 84-78 on Sunday. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets's 34 and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for the former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. American forward JaKarr Sampson (206-1993, college: St.John's) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) with 21 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the other American import forward Kenyon Martin Jr (195-2001) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Guangdong ST and Shanghai. Loser Rockets dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Guangsha L. will meet Xinjiang (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ningbo R. will play against Shanxi L. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: J.Hu 21+7reb, R.Tucker 13+1reb+4ast, J.Zhao 11+3reb, J.Sampson 11+11reb, M.Sun 7+1reb+9ast, J.Carlton 7+4reb+2ast
Ningbo R.: J.Frank 21+5reb+2ast, N.Hongyu 14+1ast, M.Jr. Kenyon 13+7reb, B.Lutu 6+2reb+2ast, F.Tacko 5+2reb+1ast, S.Zavier 5+2reb+7ast

Shandong H. - Nanjing MK 89-76

Everything went according to plan in Jinan where sixth ranked Heroes (8-4) won against 16th ranked Monkey Kings (4-9) 89-76 on Sunday. Shandong H. made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). His fellow American import guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) helped adding 21 points and 5 assists. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and the former international Mingzheng Zhu (196-1996) scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Heroes. Shandong H. maintains sixth place with 8-4 record. Nanjing lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with nine games lost. Shandong H. will meet at home Jilin NE T. (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nanjing will play against the league's second-placed Guangdong ST (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: M.Chriss 22+12reb+3ast, M.Powell 21+1reb+5ast, D.Yu 17+5reb+3ast, L.Chen 13+1reb+2ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 7+4reb+1ast, K.Guo 4+3reb+1ast
Nanjing MK: M.Brady 17+11reb+1ast, L.Binzhuo 14+1ast, Z.Mingzheng 13+3reb+3ast, M.Abdusaimaiti 8+1reb, S.Richard 7+6reb+3ast, W.Tingjia 6+3reb+3ast

Shanghai S. - Shanxi L. 96-81

Leader Sharks delivered the eleventh win on Sunday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Loongs (7-6) 96-81 in Shanghai. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Loongs. Shanghai outrebounded Shanxi L. 42-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) chipped in 22 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 18 points and 5 assists and Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) added 22 points respectively. Four Shanxi L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks (11-2) have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Guangsha L. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shanghai is looking forward to face Shenzhen L. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanxi L. will play against Ningbo R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: J.Lofton 29+15reb+4ast, B.Goodwin 22+3reb+8ast, H.Li 18+4reb+3ast, Z.Wang 8+9reb+2ast, Z.Zhang 8+4reb+6ast, L.Xie 5+1reb
Shanxi L.: D.Hamidou 22+3reb+1ast, K.Marcos 18+4reb+5ast, N.Jaylen 10+3reb+3ast, F.Ibrahima 10+3reb, H.Jiao 8+4reb, Y.Shuai 8+4reb

Shenzhen L. - Beijing D. 118-110

We should mention about the upset which took place in Shenzhen, where 4th placed Ducks (9-4) lost to twelfth ranked Leopards (7-6) in a road game 110-118 on Sunday. Shenzhen L. made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) who led his team to a victory scoring 45 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Haoran Wang (205-2004) helped adding 25 points. The best for the losing side was American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) with 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Taiwanese point guard Ray Chen (182-1993, college: Liberty) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Five Shenzhen L. and four Beijing D. players scored in double figures. Ducks' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Shenzhen L. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ducks keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Qingdao E.. Shenzhen L. will meet at home league's leader Shanghai in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beijing D. will play against Jiangsu D. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 45+9reb+9ast, H.Wang 25+4reb+2ast, X.He 17+3reb+2ast, M.Johnson 11+1reb+3ast, A.Kaba 10+8reb+3ast, R.Zifeng 4+3reb+2ast
Beijing D.: G.Eugene 34+2reb+6ast, B.Jr Victor 21+3reb+1ast, C.Ray 17+4reb+4ast, S.Omari 14+2reb, Z.Qi 9+10reb+1ast, F.Ziming 6+1reb

Xinjiang FT - Jiangsu D. 99-60

There was no surprise in Urumqi where 19th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (1-12) were crushed by sixteenth ranked Flying Tigers (5-8) 99-60 on Sunday. Xinjiang shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) helped adding 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was guard Shi Yan (195-2001) with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Haoran Jiang (205-2000) scored 14 points. 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. Xinjiang moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Fujian S. and Beijing. Jiangsu D. lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 12 games lost. Xinjiang will meet at home higher ranked Guangsha L. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jiangsu D. will play against Beijing D. (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: D.Lawson 16+5reb+4ast, Y.Rui 16+2reb+1ast, A.Abudushalamu 15+5reb+4ast, K.Harris 10+1ast, Y.Motaner 9+3reb+4ast, Z.Nutall 8+5reb+3ast
Jiangsu D.: P.Zhenglin 15+1ast, J.Haoran 14+3reb+2ast, Y.Shi 9+6reb+4ast, M.Guodong 6+2reb, L.Zhengqing 6+1reb, H.Feron 4+6reb+2ast