CBA Round 26 (Regular Season): Jilin NE T. defeats leader Guangsha L.

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (19-4) in Changchun on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by sixteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (9-14) 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Jilin NE T. had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) replied with 24 points and 5 assists for Guangsha L.Guangsha Lions' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jilin NE T. moved-up to fifteenth place. Defending champion Guangsha L. still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Beijing. Seventh ranked Eagles (13-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Ducks (13-9) 89-87 in the game for the sixth place. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Angjun Duan chipped in 26 points during the contest. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Ducks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Qingdao E. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Beijing D. Qingdao E. will play against Guangzhou (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Beijing D. will play against Fujian S. (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Guandong Tigers (17-5) against eleventh ranked Rockets (11-11) on Sunday night. Visiting Guandong Tigers were defeated by Rockets in Ningbo 94-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. American players dominated the game. Zavier Simpson notched 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort. Even 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Trevelin Queen did not help to save the game for Guangdong ST. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ningbo R. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shanxi L. and Beijing. Guangdong ST at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Ningbo R. will meet at home Beijing (#10) in the next round. Guangdong ST will play against the league's second-placed Shanghai (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 26: Beijing beat Fujian S. on the road 97-92. Jiangsu D. was destroyed by Shenzhen L. on its own court 71-90. Nanjing was outscored by Shanghai in a road game 114-80. Winless Sichuan was rolled over Xinjiang at home 47-105. Shandong H. was defeated by Tianjin P. on the opponent's court 101-96.
The most impressive performance of 26th round was 26 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by Javion Hamlet of Tianjin P..



Beijing D. - Qingdao E. 87-89

Important game to mention about took place in Beijing. Seventh ranked Eagles (13-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Ducks (13-9) 89-87 in the game for the sixth place. Qingdao E. shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Angjun Duan (193-2003) chipped in 26 points during the contest. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ducks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Qingdao E. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Beijing D. Qingdao E. will play against Guangzhou (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Beijing D. will play against Fujian S. (#16) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: J.Mickey 31+10reb+2ast, A.Duan 26+4reb+2ast, J.Young 11+7reb+12ast, R.Wang 10+1reb+1ast, J.Lu 6+5reb+3ast, Y.Wang 5+5ast
Beijing D.: M.Mangok 22+9reb+2ast, F.Zeng 15+6reb+1ast, G.Eugene 13+3reb+3ast, Z.Rui 10+5reb+11ast, M.Lei 9+2reb+1ast, S.Omari 8+1reb

Fujian S. - Beijing RF 92-97

No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Royal Fighters (11-11) beat 16th ranked Sturgeons (8-14) in Jinjiang 97-92 on Sunday. Beijing made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and international guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) supported him with 19 points and 8 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Even 21 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from 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.. His fellow American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) added 17 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Four Beijing and five Fujian S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Royal Fighters have a solid four-game winning streak. Beijing moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Ningbo R. and Shanxi L. Fujian S. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 14 games lost. Beijing will meet Ningbo R. (#9) on the road in the next round. Fujian S. will play against Beijing D. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: R.Perry 34+15reb+1ast, S.Liao 19+4reb+8ast, G.Riller 18+1reb+2ast, J.Nelson 10+1reb, Y.Zou 7+5reb, Z.Shen 4+4reb+2ast
Fujian S.: T.II Travis 21+5ast, B.Isaiah 17+3reb+5ast, B.Vladimir 15+3reb, L.Yiyang 14+3reb+4ast, Y.Xihao 11+4reb+2ast, L.Zeng 5+2reb

Jiangsu D. - Shenzhen L. 71-90

Very expected game when 19th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (6-16) were smashed by sixth ranked Leopards (14-8) in Nanjing 90-71 on Sunday. Shenzhen L. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jiangsu Dragons's 28 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) notched 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) supported him with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu D.. Guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) added 15 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shenzhen L. moved-up to fifth place. Jiangsu D. at the other side keeps the nineteenth position with 16 games lost. Shenzhen L. will meet Nanjing (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jiangsu D. will play against Liaoning in Yingkou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: M.Johnson 26+6reb+9ast, T.Smith 24+7reb+1ast, H.Wang 14+11reb+1ast, R.Zifeng 9+1reb+3ast, X.He 9+6reb+1ast, M.Li 4+3reb
Jiangsu D.: G.III Harry 28+11reb, P.Zhenglin 15+3reb+4ast, S.T.J. 14+2reb+2ast, H.Feron 7+6reb+3ast, L.Chengyao 4, J.Haoran 3+1reb

Ningbo R. - Guangdong ST 94-81

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Guandong Tigers (17-5) against eleventh ranked Rockets (11-11) on Sunday night. Visiting Guandong Tigers were defeated by Rockets in Ningbo 94-81. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Guandong Tigers. Ningbo R. had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) notched 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) supported him with 19 points. Even 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) did not help to save the game for Guangdong ST. Guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) added 24 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ningbo R. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shanxi L. and Beijing. Guangdong ST at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Ningbo R. will meet at home Beijing (#10) in the next round. Guangdong ST will play against the league's second-placed Shanghai (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: Z.Simpson 24+7reb+9ast, F.Jackson 19+2reb+1ast, T.Fall 11+6reb, K.Luo 10+1reb+1ast, H.Ning 9+4reb+1ast, F.Wang 6+1reb+1ast
Guangdong ST: S.Edmond 24+7reb+3ast, Q.Trevelin 24+8reb+6ast, H.Mingxuan 10+2reb+2ast, W.Shaojie 6+1reb+1ast, S.Jared 5+3reb, W.Hongze 4+3reb

Shanghai S. - Nanjing MK 114-80

Very predictable result when second ranked Sharks (18-4) rolled over 17th ranked Monkey Kings (7-15) in Shanghai 114-80 on Sunday. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 28 and made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Shanghai outrebounded Nanjing 44-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Liyongwei Xie (196-2004, college: Humboldt St.) notched 26 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Kyle Fogg (191-1990, college: Arizona) supported him with 19 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) did not help to save the game for Nanjing. Abdusaimaiti Maitiabula added 20 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. 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. Sharks have a solid three-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains second position with 18-4 record behind leader Guangsha L. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the eighteenth place with 15 games lost. Shanghai will meet Guangdong ST (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nanjing will play against Shenzhen L. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: L.Xie 26+1reb+1ast, K.Fogg 19+4reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 12+4reb+8ast, H.Whiteside 11+12reb+1ast, Z.Zhang 9+4reb+2ast, H.Li 9+7reb+3ast
Nanjing MK: M.Brady 21+6reb+2ast, M.Abdusaimaiti 20+5reb+1ast, Z.Mingzheng 11+2reb, H.Jaylen 10+1reb+4ast, W.Tingjia 8+4reb+5ast, S.Richard 5+3reb+2ast

Sichuan BW - Xinjiang FT 47-105

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-22) were outscored by fourteenth ranked Flying Tigers (9-13) in Sichuan 105-47 on Sunday. Xinjiang held Sichuan to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 58.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Sichuan 52-33 including a 42-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Xinjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sichuan's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Xinjiang made 7 blocks. The former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American swingman Kevon Harris (198-1997, college: SF Austin) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even 6 points and 10 rebounds by forward Weihao Li (204-1997) did not help to save the game for Sichuan. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) added 14 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Xinjiang maintains fourteenth position with 9-13 record. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings. Xinjiang will meet at home higher ranked Zhejiang GB. (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sichuan will play against Shanxi L. (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: A.Abudushalamu 19+6reb+7ast, Y.Rui 17+2reb+1ast, K.Harris 15+4reb+4ast, A.Feng 10+6reb+1ast, Y.Motaner 10+5reb+2ast, Y.Li 8+2reb
Sichuan BW: J.Hanyi 14+2reb+2ast, Z.Rui 6+1reb, L.Weihao 6+10reb+2ast, L.Zhang 6+6reb+2ast, D.Zhibo 5+2reb, Y.Xiaoyong 4+2reb+1ast

Jilin NE T. - Guangsha L. 78-72

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Guangsha Lions (19-4) in Changchun on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by sixteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (9-14) 78-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Guangsha Lions. Jilin NE T. had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds. The former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) replied with 24 points and 5 assists and the former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Guangsha L.Guangsha Lions' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jilin NE T. moved-up to fifteenth place. Defending champion Guangsha L. still keeps top position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: D.Wilson 30+13reb+2ast, W.Jiang 19+6reb+2ast, F.Zeng 12+9reb+5ast, L.Licheng 9+2reb+1ast, D.Moore 6+2reb+6ast, L.Duan 2+1reb
Guangsha L.: B.Jr. Barry 24+1reb+5ast, H.Jinqiu 18+5reb+1ast, S.Minghui 10+1reb+6ast, C.Josh 8+6reb+1ast, S.JaKarr 5+5reb+1ast, L.Nelson 3

Tianjin P. - Shandong H. 101-96

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Pioneers (8-15) defeated higher ranked Heroes (15-7) in Tianjin 101-96 on Monday. Tianjin P. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. American guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) notched 26 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) supported him with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists by Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Shandong H.. American guard Myles Powell (188-1997, college: Seton Hall) added 22 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Heroes' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tianjin P. maintains seventeenth position with 8-15 record. Loser Heroes keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: J.Hamlet 26+8reb+9ast, B.Lin 25+7reb+6ast, J.Lai 13+5reb+2ast, J.James 12+10reb, H.Zheng 12+5reb, J.Reynolds 8+1reb
Shandong H.: P.Myles 22+1reb+3ast, A.Devaughn 20+3reb+5ast, C.Marquese 13+7reb+2ast, T.Hanlin 11+6reb+1ast, G.Shiyan 10+2reb+4ast, C.Linjian 9+4reb+1ast