CBA Round 19 (Regular Season): Qingdao E. lose to Guangsha L. in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Hangzhou. First ranked host Guangsha Lions (16-2) defeated 4th placed Eagles (12-6) 90-75. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles's 34. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guangsha L. made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for American power forward Josh Carlton (209-1999, college: Houston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. At the losing side the former international Zhao Jiayi (205-1999) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-2 record. Qingdao E. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Beijing D.. Guangsha L. are looking forward to face Beijing (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Qingdao E. will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-18) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 18th consecutive match to third ranked Guandong Tigers (14-4) 104-76. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Mingxuan Hu accounted for 26 points and 4 assists. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) came up with 26 points and 6 rebounds for Sichuan in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangdong ST maintains third place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Guangsha L. Sichuan lost their eighteenth game in a row. They still close the standings. Guangdong ST will play against Jilin NE T. (#13) in Changchun in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sichuan will have a break next round.
Tenth ranked Loong Lions (9-8) crushed at home 14th ranked Royal Fighters (7-11) by 29 points 104-75, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. Lindell Wigginton fired 25 points and 7 assists for the winners. Yuchen Zou produced 15 points and 7 rebounds 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. Guangzhou moved-up to ninth place. Loser Royal Fighters dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T. and Xinjiang. Guangzhou will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Beijing will play against the league's leader Guangsha L. (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Ningbo R. lost to Beijing D. on the opponent's court 86-94. Liaoning unfortunately lost to Shenzhen L. in a home game 83-87. Xinjiang recorded a loss to Shanghai on the road 70-80. Shanxi L. crushed Fujian S. on its own court 104-83. Nanjing was beaten by Tianjin P. in a road game 102-94. Jilin NE T. lost to Shandong H. at home 68-77.



Beijing D. - Ningbo R. 94-86

Very expected game in Beijing where 12th ranked Rockets (9-9) were defeated by sixth ranked Ducks (12-6) 94-86 on Sunday. Beijing D. made 20-of-20 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Taiwanese point guard Ray Chen (182-1993, college: Liberty) fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 23 points and 6 assists. Four Ducks players scored in double figures. American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) produced 18 points and 5 assists and the other American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Beijing D. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Qingdao E. Ningbo R. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Zhejiang GB.. Beijing D. will meet league's second-placed Shanghai on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ningbo R. will play against Tianjin P. (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: S.Zavier 19+3reb+2ast, M.Jr. Kenyon 18+2reb, J.Frank 18+4reb+5ast, L.Kaiwen 8+7reb, B.Lutu 6+3reb+1ast, F.Tacko 6+4reb+1ast
Beijing D.: E.German 23+1reb+6ast, R.Chen 23+5reb+5ast, X.Di 14+7reb, Z.Fanbo 13+4reb+4ast, Z.Fan 7+6reb+1ast, J.Bailey 4+2reb

Liaoning FL - Shenzhen L. 83-87

Rather predictable result in Yingkou where eighth ranked Leopards (11-7) defeated 11th ranked Flying Leopards (8-10) 87-83 on Sunday. The former international Xining He (195-1997) fired 32 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) produced 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) added 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Leopards. Shenzhen L. moved-up to seventh place. Liaoning lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with ten games lost. Shenzhen L. will meet Zhejiang GB. (#11) in the next round. Liaoning will play against Shanxi L. in Taiyuan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: W.Dezmine 25+5reb+3ast, F.Hao 20+6reb+1ast, M.Eric 10+11reb+7ast, S.Yan 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Jiang 6+3reb+2ast, W.Lanqing 6+3reb
Shenzhen L.: X.He 32+9reb+2ast, T.Smith 22+2reb+3ast, M.Johnson 18+4reb+8ast, H.Wang 4+3reb, P.Zhou 3+1reb+2ast, R.Zifeng 3+1reb

Shanghai S. - Xinjiang FT 80-70

Not a big story in a game in Shanghai where 15th ranked Flying Tigers (7-11) were defeated by second ranked Sharks (15-3) 80-70 on Sunday. Shanghai made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) fired 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Center Quanxi Wu (211-1994) produced 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Sharks. Shanghai maintains second place with 15-3 record behind leader Guangsha L. Loser Flying Tigers dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T. and Beijing. Shanghai will meet at home Beijing D. (#5) in the next round. Xinjiang will play against Jiangsu D. (#19) in Nanjing and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: W.Quanxi 19+4reb, N.Zach 18+2reb+1ast, L.Dedric 8+9reb+5ast, M.Yilifulati 6+2reb+4ast, S.Xierzhati 6+4reb+1ast, H.Kevon 6+5reb+2ast
Shanghai S.: B.Goodwin 18+4reb+6ast, Z.Wang 16+11reb, H.Li 10+7reb+1ast, J.Lofton 9+5reb+1ast, K.Fogg 9+4reb, H.Whiteside 6+1reb+1ast

Shanxi L. - Fujian S. 104-83

Everything went according to plan in Taiyuan where seventh ranked Loongs (10-8) outscored 16th ranked Sturgeons (6-12) 104-83 on Sunday. Shanxi L. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sturgeons's 34. Shanxi L. outrebounded Fujian S. 48-29 including 18 on the offensive glass. Shanxi L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Center Jiao Hailong (208-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Loongs players scored in double figures. Forward Yang Zou (198-2000) produced 18 points and Xihao Yang (201-2002) added 11 points and 9 rebounds 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Loongs. Despite that victory Shanxi L. went down to eighth position due to points difference. Loser Sturgeons keeps the sixteenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Tianjin P.. Shanxi L. will meet at home Liaoning (#12) in the next round. Fujian S. will play against Nanjing (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: Z.Yang 18+4reb+1ast, Y.Xihao 11+9reb+2ast, B.Isaiah 10+2reb+4ast, L.Yiyang 9+2reb+4ast, B.Vladimir 9+4reb+3ast, W.Devin 8+2reb
Shanxi L.: M.Knight 23+8reb+7ast, H.Diallo 19+6reb, J.Hailong 16+13reb, J.Mingru 11+2reb+2ast, C.Liu 11+7reb+1ast, J.Nowell 10+1reb

Tianjin P. - Nanjing MK 102-94

Everything could happen in Tianjin at the game between two tied teams. Both sixteenth ranked Pioneers and 18th ranked Monkey Kings had identical 5-12 record. This time Pioneers used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Jiangsu 102-94 on Sunday night. Tianjin P. made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Pioneers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international swingman Haowen Guo (201-2000) added 22 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Five Tianjin P. and four Nanjing players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pioneers. Tianjin P. maintains sixteenth place with 6-12 record, which they share with Fujian S. Nanjing lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 13 games lost. Tianjin P. will meet at home higher ranked Ningbo R. (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nanjing will play against Fujian S. (#17) in Jinjiang and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nanjing MK: H.Jaylen 28+5reb+7ast, G.Haowen 22+3reb+8ast, Z.Baiqing 15+12reb, M.Brady 10+4reb+2ast, L.Binzhuo 7+1reb, S.Richard 6+11reb+3ast
Tianjin P.: J.James 26+12reb+2ast, B.Lin 24+4reb+11ast, H.Zheng 19+3reb+2ast, J.Hamlet 19+7reb+9ast, J.Lai 12+4reb+1ast, J.Reynolds 2+1reb

Guangzhou LL - Beijing RF 104-75

Tenth ranked Loong Lions (9-8) crushed at home 14th ranked Royal Fighters (7-11) by 29 points 104-75, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. Guangzhou made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) fired 25 points and 7 assists for the winners. Argentinian-American Erik Thomas (195-1995, college: New Orleans) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. The former international power forward Yuchen Zou (206-1996) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Jameer Nelson Jr (185-2000, college: TCU) added 15 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Guangzhou and five Beijing players scored in double figures. 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. Guangzhou moved-up to ninth place. Loser Royal Fighters dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T. and Xinjiang. Guangzhou will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Beijing will play against the league's leader Guangsha L. (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: Z.Yuchen 15+7reb, N.Jr Jameer 15+3reb+3ast, R.Grant 12+2reb+2ast, H.Fan 10+4reb+2ast, P.Reggie 10+6reb, M.Zikai 4+2reb
Guangzhou LL: L.Wigginton 25+4reb+7ast, E.Thomas 17+8reb+2ast, J.Holiday 13+6reb+2ast, Y.Liu 13+2reb+2ast, Z.Yuan 12+1reb+1ast, L.Xiangbo 6+5reb

Jilin NE T. - Shandong H. 68-77

No shocking result in a game in Changchun where sixth ranked Heroes (12-5) won against 13th ranked Jilin Tigers (7-11) 77-68 on Monday. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) fired 23 points for the winners. Power forward Kai Guo (204-1995) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds. Four Heroes players scored in double figures. American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds and American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) added 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Shandong H. moved-up to fourth place. Loser Jilin Tigers keeps the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Xinjiang and Beijing. Shandong H. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jilin NE T. will play against Guangdong ST (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: M.Dallas 18+7reb+3ast, J.Weize 17+4reb+4ast, W.D.J. 10+14reb+2ast, G.Jarmar 8+3reb, Z.Fanri 8+5reb+1ast, L.Luan 4+1reb+1ast
Shandong H.: M.Powell 23+3reb+2ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 13+4reb+3ast, S.Gao 12+4reb+5ast, H.Tao 12+7reb, K.Guo 8+11reb+2ast, L.Chen 5+1reb

Sichuan BW - Guangdong ST 76-104

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-18) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 18th consecutive match to third ranked Guandong Tigers (14-4) 104-76. Guangdong ST made 20-of-22 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sichuan's players. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. The former international point guard Mingxuan Hu (191-1998) accounted for 26 points and 4 assists for the winning side. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) came up with 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ruiqi Duan (191-2006) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Sichuan in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangdong ST maintains third place with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Guangsha L. Sichuan lost their eighteenth game in a row. They still close the standings. Guangdong ST will play against Jilin NE T. (#13) in Changchun in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sichuan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: P.Shamorie 26+6reb+2ast, D.Ruiqi 20+8reb+5ast, Z.Zhennian 7+1reb, G.Gorjok 7+10reb, L.Guanshan 6+1reb+1ast, L.Weihao 4+4reb
Guangdong ST: T.Queen 36+11reb+6ast, M.Hu 26+4reb+4ast, J.Sullinger 18+8reb+7ast, J.Xu 7+1ast, S.Wang 4+1reb+1ast, H.Wang 4+5reb+4ast

Guangsha L. - Qingdao E. 90-75

The game between Top Four teams took place in Hangzhou. First ranked host Guangsha Lions (16-2) defeated 4th placed Eagles (12-6) 90-75. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles's 34. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guangsha L. made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for American power forward Josh Carlton (209-1999, college: Houston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. At the losing side the former international Zhao Jiayi (205-1999) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Joseph Young (188-1992, college: Oregon) scored 20 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-2 record. Qingdao E. at the other side dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Beijing D.. Guangsha L. are looking forward to face Beijing (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Qingdao E. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: Y.Joseph 20+4reb+2ast, D.Angjun 19+2reb+4ast, J.Zhao 16+7reb+3ast, J.Zhuo 8+7reb+1ast, G.Qifang 3+1ast, Z.Yang 2+3reb
Guangsha L.: J.Carlton 25+10reb+5ast, J.Brown 15+3reb+4ast, N.Lin 9+4reb+2ast, J.Hu 9+2reb+1ast, M.Sun 9+4reb+7ast, R.Tucker 9+4reb+2ast