CBA Round 22 (Regular Season): #1 Guangsha L. is defeated by Shandong H.

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (16-3) in Jinan on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Heroes (13-5) 93-87. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Guangsha Lions's 34. Shandong H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Guangsha L.'s players. American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Hanlin Tao (208-1991) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) responded with 38 points (!!!). Heroes have a solid three-game winning streak. Shandong H. maintains fourth position with 13-5 record. Defending champion Guangsha L. still keeps top place with three games lost. Shandong H. are looking forward to face Ningbo R. (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangsha L. will play against Qingdao E. (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Hangzhou. Eleventh ranked Golden Bulls (10-9) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Sharks (15-4) 85-82 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sharks. American swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) notched 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Damian Jones supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points and 7 assists by American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for Shanghai. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shanxi L. Shanghai at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Guangdong ST. Zhejiang GB. will play against Jiangsu D. (#19) in Nanjing in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanghai will play at home against Guangzhou (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-19) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 19th consecutive match to sixteenth ranked Sturgeons (7-12) 118-82 on Sunday evening. Isaiah Briscoe fired 24 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Shamorie Ponds produced 16 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fujian S. maintains sixteenth position with 7-12 record. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings. Fujian S. will meet higher ranked Shenzhen L. (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sichuan will play against Liaoning (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Beijing won against Beijing D. on the opponent's court 88-82. Guangdong ST managed to outperform Shanxi L. in a home game 107-97. Jilin NE T. managed to beat Tianjin P. on the road 96-93. Ningbo R. was defeated by Jiangsu D. on its own court 84-86. Guangzhou beat Qingdao E. in a road game 80-78. Shenzhen L. destroyed Nanjing at home 111-88. Liaoning was outscored by Xinjiang on the opponent's court 78-59.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 8 rebounds by Quanxi Wu of Xinjiang FT.



Beijing D. - Beijing RF 82-88

There was an upset in Beijing where higher ranked Ducks (12-7) were defeated by fifteenth ranked Royal Fighters (8-11) 88-82 on Saturday. The former international power forward Yuchen Zou (206-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for the winners. International guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. International power forward Zeng Fanbo (211-2003) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) added 19 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Beijing moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ducks keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Shenzhen L. and Qingdao E.. Beijing will meet at home Jilin NE T. (#14) in the next round. Beijing D. will play against Shanxi L. (#9) in Taiyuan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: Y.Zou 21+15reb+1ast, S.Liao 21+6reb+2ast, G.Riller 14+3reb+10ast, R.Perry 11+7reb+3ast, T.Kyzlink 7+2reb+2ast, S.Zhu 6+2reb+1ast
Beijing D.: F.Zeng 20+8reb+2ast, G.Eugene 19+4reb+6ast, M.Lei 15+4reb+3ast, C.Ray 7+2reb+6ast, M.Mangok 7+4reb+1ast, J.Taruike 4+1reb

Guangdong ST - Shanxi L. 107-97

Very predictable result in Dongguan where third ranked Guandong Tigers (15-4) defeated 8th ranked Loongs (10-9) 107-97 on Saturday. Guangdong ST made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) fired 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) produced 23 points and American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Four Shanxi L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guandong Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. Guangdong ST moved-up to second place, which they share with Shanghai. Loser Loongs dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Zhejiang GB.. Guangdong ST will meet at home Tianjin P. (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Shanxi L. will play against Beijing D. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: E.Sumner 22+9reb+7ast, S.Wang 17+2ast, J.Sullinger 14+9reb+3ast, M.Hu 11+3ast, J.Chen 10, T.Queen 9+3reb+7ast
Shanxi L.: D.Hamidou 23+3reb, N.Jaylen 21+1ast, K.Marcos 12+3reb+5ast, F.Ibrahima 11+4reb+1ast, M.Jia 7+4reb+1ast, Y.Saidake 6+3reb+3ast

Tianjin P. - Jilin NE T. 93-96

Not a big story in a game in Tianjin where 16th ranked Pioneers (6-13) were edged by thirteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (8-11) 96-93 on Saturday. Jilin NE T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Jilin Tigers players scored in double figures. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) added 22 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Jilin NE T. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Pioneers dropped to the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Jilin NE T. will meet Beijing (#15) on the road in the next round. Tianjin P. will play against Guangdong ST having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: D.Wilson 25+14reb+5ast, D.Moore 21+2reb+5ast, L.Licheng 14+2reb+1ast, F.Zeng 13+6reb+2ast, J.Hao 11+3reb+3ast, W.Jiang 8+3reb+7ast
Tianjin P.: J.Jr. Scottie 27+15reb+5ast, H.Javion 22+5ast, L.Benson 19+4reb+2ast, L.Junhao 9+3reb+2ast, L.Zonglin 8+4reb+1ast, Z.Haoran 4+4reb+1ast

Fujian S. - Sichuan BW 118-82

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-19) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 19th consecutive match to sixteenth ranked Sturgeons (7-12) 118-82 on Sunday evening. Fujian S. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Fujian S. outrebounded Sichuan 40-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Fujian S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) fired 24 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Yang Zou (198-2000) chipped in 23 points. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) produced 16 points and forward Weihao Li (204-1997) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who 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. Fujian S. maintains sixteenth position with 7-12 record. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings. Fujian S. will meet higher ranked Shenzhen L. (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sichuan will play against Liaoning (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: I.Briscoe 24+2reb+4ast, Y.Zou 23+4reb+1ast, Z.Lingxuan 18+3reb+1ast, D.Williams 11+7reb+2ast, I.Trice 11+2reb+4ast, V.Brodziansky 9+7reb+1ast
Sichuan BW: P.Shamorie 16+2reb+1ast, Z.Zhennian 11+1reb, L.Weihao 10+5reb+2ast, J.Hanyi 10+4reb, D.Zhibo 8+1reb+1ast, L.Zhang 7+3reb

Ningbo R. - Jiangsu D. 84-86

There was a surprise result in Ningbo where nineteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (5-14) edged higher ranked Rockets (9-10) 86-84 on Sunday. Jiangsu D. made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) fired 27 points (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. American forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Jiangsu Dragons players scored in double figures. American point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) produced 20 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) added 28 points (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Jiangsu D. moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Nanjing. Loser Rockets dropped to the eleventh position with ten games lost. Jiangsu D. will meet higher ranked Zhejiang GB. (#10) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ningbo R. will play against Shandong H. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: Z.Pang 27+4reb+3ast, I.Giles 14+5reb, F.Hunt 11+6reb+4ast, T.Starks 10+3reb+1ast, C.Li 7+2reb, Y.Wu 7+8reb+4ast
Ningbo R.: J.Frank 28+1ast, S.Zavier 20+4reb+9ast, F.Tacko 15+4reb, Y.Changdong 9+10reb+1ast, L.Kaiwen 9+3reb+1ast, M.Jr. Kenyon 2+5reb

Qingdao E. - Guangzhou LL 78-80

There was an upset in Qingdao where higher ranked Eagles (12-7) were edged by ninth ranked Loong Lions (10-8) 80-78 on Sunday. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. point guard Kailun Guo (189-1995) chipped in 19 points. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) added 17 points, 8 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Eagles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Loong Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Guangzhou moved-up to eighth place. Qingdao E. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Beijing D. and Shenzhen L.. Guangzhou will meet league's second-placed Shanghai on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Qingdao E. will play against the league's leader Guangsha L. having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: L.Wigginton 27+7reb+9ast, K.Guo 19+3reb+2ast, X.Xin 13+10reb+1ast, J.Holiday 7+7reb, Y.Liu 4+1reb+1ast, G.Chen 4+2reb
Qingdao E.: M.Jordan 28+13reb+2ast, W.Quinndary 17+4reb+8ast, D.Angjun 13+3reb+3ast, J.Zhao 8+6reb, W.Ruize 6+7reb+1ast, J.Zhuo 3+5reb

Shandong H. - Guangsha L. 93-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (16-3) in Jinan on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Heroes (13-5) 93-87. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Guangsha Lions's 34. Shandong H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Guangsha L.'s players. American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Hanlin Tao (208-1991) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) responded with 38 points (!!!) and the former international guard Minghui Sun (187-1996) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Shandong H. and four Guangsha L. players scored in double figures. Heroes have a solid three-game winning streak. Shandong H. maintains fourth position with 13-5 record. Defending champion Guangsha L. still keeps top place with three games lost. Shandong H. are looking forward to face Ningbo R. (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangsha L. will play against Qingdao E. (#6) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: M.Chriss 23+11reb+3ast, L.Chen 18+5reb+3ast, H.Tao 16+8reb+5ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 16+3reb+9ast, M.Powell 14+1reb+3ast, S.Gao 4+4reb+9ast
Guangsha L.: B.Jr. Barry 38+2reb+1ast, C.Josh 13+6reb+1ast, T.Rayjon 11+1reb+1ast, S.Minghui 10+5reb+6ast, Z.Jiaren 5+1reb, H.Jinqiu 4+8reb+2ast

Shenzhen L. - Nanjing MK 111-88

No shocking result in a game in Shenzhen where seventh ranked Leopards (12-7) outleveled 18th ranked Monkey Kings (5-14) 111-88 on Sunday. Shenzhen L. made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Nanjing's players. American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) fired 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Forward Haoran Wang (205-2004) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Haowen Guo (201-2000) added 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 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. Leopards have a solid four-game winning streak. Shenzhen L. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Beijing D. and Qingdao E. Nanjing lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Jiangsu D.. Shenzhen L. will meet at home Fujian S. (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Nanjing will play against Xinjiang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 25+8reb+7ast, X.He 17+6reb+2ast, H.Wang 17+8reb+2ast, Z.Wu 10+1ast, M.Johnson 9+5reb+11ast, M.Maric 8+2reb+1ast
Nanjing MK: G.Haowen 24+6reb+5ast, H.Jaylen 21+11reb+4ast, Z.Baiqing 13+7reb+1ast, L.Binzhuo 8, M.Xinxin 7+3reb, M.Brady 5+6reb

Zhejiang GB. - Shanghai S. 85-82

Important game to mention about took place in Hangzhou. Eleventh ranked Golden Bulls (10-9) saved a 3-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Sharks (15-4) 85-82 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sharks. Zhejiang GB. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) notched 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 16 points and 7 assists by American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for Shanghai. The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Shanghai players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shanxi L. Shanghai at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Guangdong ST. Zhejiang GB. will play against Jiangsu D. (#19) in Nanjing in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanghai will play at home against Guangzhou (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: B.Randolph 19+5reb+8ast, D.Jones 15+5reb+2ast, S.Cheng 9+3reb, W.Lu 9+2reb+1ast, H.Zhang 9+4reb+1ast, D.Johnson 8+7reb+2ast
Shanghai S.: G.Brandon 16+4reb+7ast, W.Hassan 15+6reb+1ast, W.Zhelin 14+7reb+1ast, F.Kyle 14+3reb, L.Jr. Kenneth 11+5reb+1ast, Z.Zhenlin 5+2reb+1ast

Xinjiang FT - Liaoning FL 78-59

There was a minor upset in Urumqi where 12th ranked Flying Leopards (8-11) were crushed by fifteenth ranked Flying Tigers (8-11) 78-59 on Sunday. Center Quanxi Wu (211-1994) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Four Flying Tigers players scored in double figures. American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flying Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. Xinjiang moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Liaoning. Liaoning lost fourth consecutive game. Xinjiang will meet Nanjing (#18) in the next round where they are favorite. Liaoning will play against Sichuan (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: Q.Wu 18+8reb, Z.Nutall 15+2reb+6ast, K.Harris 13+5reb+4ast, D.Lawson 12+8reb+3ast, L.Qi 7+3reb+3ast, A.Abudushalamu 7+4reb+2ast
Liaoning FL: L.Huyi 12+2reb+1ast, W.Dezmine 11+3reb+1ast, M.Eric 11+11reb+3ast, Y.Zechen 8+3reb+1ast, W.Changze 8+4reb+1ast, Y.Jiang 5+1reb