CBA Round 28 (Regular Season): Shanghai keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sharks as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sharks defeated 10th ranked Royal Fighters in Shanghai 106-92. They made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Shanghai outrebounded Beijing 42-24 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) chipped in 17 points and 14 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) produced 32 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks (20-4) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Guangsha L. Beijing at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Beijing will play next round against Tianjin P. trying to get back on the winning streak. Shanghai will try to continue on its current victory against twentieth ranked Sichuan on the road.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Guandong Tigers (17-7) against fourteenth ranked Flying Tigers (10-14) on Wednesday night. Visiting Guandong Tigers were edged by Flying Tigers in a tough game in Urumqi 80-82. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Zach Nutall contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) replied with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Guangdong ST. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Xinjiang maintains fourteenth position with 10-14 record. Guangdong ST lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. Xinjiang will play against Jilin NE T. (#15) in Changchun in the next round. Guangdong ST will play on the road against Shenzhen L. (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Guangsha Lions delivered the twentieth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 18th ranked Monkey Kings (8-16) 113-80 in Hangzhou. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Rayjon Tucker who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 9 assists. At the losing side Brady Manek responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 20-4 record, which they share with Shanghai. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the seventeenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Fujian S.. Guangsha L.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Hangzhou to the arena Zhejiang GB..

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Sichuan was crushed by Beijing D. in a road game 88-55. Shandong H. beat Jiangsu D. at home 113-104. Jilin NE T. lost to Shanxi L. on the opponent's court 74-85. Shenzhen L. unfortunately lost to Liaoning in a home game 88-96. Zhejiang GB. recorded a loss to Tianjin P. on the road 95-102. Guangzhou was defeated by Ningbo R. on its own court 83-84. Fujian S. was smashed by Qingdao E. in a road game 114-84.
The best stats of 28th round was 25 points and 5 assists by Quinndary Weatherspoon of Qingdao E..



Beijing D. - Sichuan BW 88-55

There was no surprise in Beijing where bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-24) were crushed by seventh ranked Ducks (15-9) 88-55 on Wednesday. Beijing D. made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Beijing D. outrebounded Sichuan 47-34 including 37 on the defensive glass. Beijing D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Sichuan's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Lebanese Omari Spellman (206-1997, college: Villanova) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 11 rebounds and American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) who added 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Wenxue Yang (205-1999) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Beijing D. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Qingdao E. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings. Beijing D. will meet Guangzhou (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sichuan will play against the league's leader Shanghai (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: J.McGee 12+6reb+3ast, Q.Zhou 11+7reb+2ast, J.Bailey 10+1reb+3ast, S.Fang 9+4reb+5ast, R.Chen 9+3reb+4ast, O.Spellman 9+11reb+2ast
Sichuan BW: S.Khadim 13+9reb, Y.Wenxue 11+7reb+3ast, J.Hanyi 8+6reb+2ast, D.Ruiqi 5+1reb+3ast, L.Zhang 5, D.Zhibo 4+3reb

Shandong H. - Jiangsu D. 113-104

No shocking result in a game in Jinan where fourth ranked Heroes (16-7) defeated 19th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (6-18) 113-104 on Wednesday. Shandong H. made 42-of-44 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game, while Jiangsu D. only scored twenty two points from the stripe. They outrebounded Jiangsu D. 36-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!) and 6 assists and American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) who added 29 points and 10 rebounds during the contest (made all of his seventeen free throws !!!). At the losing side American guard TJ Starks (188-1998, college: CSUN) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 9 assists and his fellow American import forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Jiangsu D. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Shandong H. maintains fourth position with 16-7 record. Loser Jiangsu Dragons keeps the nineteenth place with 18 games lost. Shandong H. will meet at home Qingdao E. (#5) in the next round. Jiangsu D. will play against Nanjing (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: D.Akoon-Purcell 37+4reb+6ast, M.Chriss 29+10reb+2ast, L.Chen 15+3reb+2ast, K.Johnson 8+1reb, S.Gao 7+2reb+5ast, H.Tao 7+9reb
Jiangsu D.: S.T.J. 33+3reb+9ast, H.Feron 28+5reb+4ast, J.Haoran 13+3reb, P.Zhenglin 11+2reb+5ast, G.III Harry 7+1reb, M.Guodong 7+1reb+1ast

Shanghai S. - Beijing RF 106-92

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sharks as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sharks defeated 10th ranked Royal Fighters in Shanghai 106-92. They made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Shanghai outrebounded Beijing 42-24 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Five Sharks players scored in double figures. Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) produced 32 points and point guard Jaelen House (183-2001, college: N.Mexico) added 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sharks (20-4) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Guangsha L. Beijing at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Beijing will play next round against Tianjin P. trying to get back on the winning streak. Shanghai will try to continue on its current victory against twentieth ranked Sichuan on the road.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: J.Lofton 24+10reb+1ast, H.Whiteside 17+14reb+2ast, T.Li 16+2reb+3ast, L.Xie 13+2reb+4ast, Z.Zhang 11+6reb+1ast, Z.Wang 9+2reb+2ast
Beijing RF: R.Grant 32+3reb+1ast, H.Jaelen 21+6reb+6ast, L.Sanning 13+7reb+2ast, Z.Songwei 9+2reb+3ast, D.Bochao 7+1reb+1ast, S.Zijie 4+1reb+1ast

Shanxi L. - Jilin NE T. 85-74

Very expected game in Taiyuan where 15th ranked Jilin Tigers (9-15) were defeated by eleventh ranked Loongs (13-11) 85-74 on Wednesday. Shanxi L. made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Shanxi L. outrebounded Jilin NE T. 46-23 including a 20-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jia Mingru (185-1997) who helped to win the game recording 20 points (made all of his seven free throws) and American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) scored 20 points and 7 assists (made all of his seventeen free throws !!!). Loongs have a solid three-game winning streak. Shanxi L. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Ningbo R. Loser Jilin Tigers keeps the fifteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Tianjin P.. Shanxi L. will meet Liaoning (#11) in the next round. Jilin NE T. will play against Xinjiang (#14) in Urumqi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: J.Mingru 20+1reb+3ast, M.Knight 14+8reb+2ast, S.Yumiti 11+7reb+1ast, K.Guy 10+3reb+3ast, I.Fall-Faye 9+9reb+1ast, C.Liu 8+6reb+1ast
Jilin NE T.: M.Dallas 27+6reb+4ast, J.Weize 20+1reb+7ast, Y.Liu 7+2reb, W.D.J. 6+12reb+2ast, H.Jia 5, L.Luan 5

Shenzhen L. - Liaoning FL 88-96

There was a surprise result in Shenzhen where thirteenth ranked Flying Leopards (12-12) beat higher ranked Leopards (14-10) 96-88 on Wednesday. Liaoning made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Liaoning outrebounded Shenzhen L. 48-26 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Jiwei Zhao (184-1995) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest (made all of his seven free throws). At the losing side American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) responded with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and his fellow American import point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) scored 16 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Liaoning moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Leopards dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Liaoning will meet at home higher ranked Shanxi L. (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shenzhen L. will play against Guangdong ST having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: E.Moreland 21+13reb+4ast, J.Zhao 17+6reb+9ast, T.Harvey 12+6reb+4ast, H.Fu 11+7reb, Y.Shouqi 10+5reb+1ast, J.Yuxing 9+1reb
Shenzhen L.: S.Terquavion 21+6reb+7ast, J.Markell 16+1reb+5ast, W.Haoran 12+3reb+2ast, H.Xining 11+2reb+3ast, K.Alpha 10+4reb+1ast, Z.Rong 7+3reb+2ast

Tianjin P. - Zhejiang GB. 102-95

There was an upset in Tianjin where higher ranked Golden Bulls (13-11) were defeated by seventeenth ranked Pioneers (9-15) 102-95 on Wednesday. Tianjin P. made 29-of-34 free shots (85.3 percent) during the game, while Zhejiang GB. only scored six points from the stripe. Tianjin P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) who added 22 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Golden Bulls' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tianjin P. moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Jilin NE T. Loser Golden Bulls keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ningbo R. and Shanxi L.. Tianjin P. will meet higher ranked Beijing (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zhejiang GB.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Hangzhou Guangsha L..
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: J.James 31+13reb+1ast, J.Hamlet 22+2reb+7ast, B.Lin 18+3reb+4ast, J.Lai 17+7reb+3ast, Z.Gu 4+1reb+4ast, H.Zheng 4+2reb+1ast
Zhejiang GB.: R.Brandon 21+1reb+4ast, J.Damian 16+7reb+2ast, L.Yuezhou 15+1reb, C.Shuaipeng 11+1reb+2ast, J.Dakari 10+11reb+1ast, A.Andrew 8+6reb+9ast

Guangsha L. - Nanjing MK 113-80

Leader Guangsha Lions delivered the twentieth victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 18th ranked Monkey Kings (8-16) 113-80 in Hangzhou. Guangsha L. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 28 and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Guangsha L. outrebounded Nanjing 37-25 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Guangsha L. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guangsha L. made 9 blocks. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 9 assists and forward JaKarr Sampson (206-1993, college: St.John's) who added 22 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Jaylen Hands (191-1999, college: UCLA, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 10 points and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 20-4 record, which they share with Shanghai. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the seventeenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Fujian S.. Guangsha L.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Hangzhou to the arena Zhejiang GB..
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: R.Tucker 33+3reb+9ast, J.Sampson 22+8reb+1ast, N.Lin 17+6reb+3ast, J.Hu 12+6reb+3ast, Y.Zhao 8+2reb+3ast, J.Carlton 7+2reb+1ast
Nanjing MK: G.Haowen 14+1reb+1ast, M.Brady 13+7reb+3ast, H.Jaylen 10+7ast, Z.Mingzheng 9+1ast, M.Xinxin 7+2reb+3ast, Z.Xinyu 7+3reb

Xinjiang FT - Guangdong ST 82-80

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Guandong Tigers (17-7) against fourteenth ranked Flying Tigers (10-14) on Wednesday night. Visiting Guandong Tigers were edged by Flying Tigers in a tough game in Urumqi 80-82. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) contributed with 12 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) replied with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international point guard Mingxuan Hu (191-1998) added 15 points in the effort for Guangdong ST. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Xinjiang maintains fourteenth position with 10-14 record. Guangdong ST lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. Xinjiang will play against Jilin NE T. (#15) in Changchun in the next round. Guangdong ST will play on the road against Shenzhen L. (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: D.Lawson 19+18reb+8ast, Z.Nutall 12+3reb+4ast, A.Abudushalamu 11+3reb+3ast, A.Feng 11+3reb+1ast, H.Ge 8+2reb+1ast, Y.Rui 8+3reb
Guangdong ST: Q.Trevelin 18+5reb+5ast, H.Mingxuan 15+3reb+2ast, S.Edmond 13+1reb+2ast, S.Jared 10+9reb, M.Tahjere 8+2reb+3ast, W.Shaojie 4+4reb+1ast

Guangzhou LL - Ningbo R. 83-84

Everything went according to plan in Guangzhou where tenth ranked Rockets (13-11) edged 13th ranked Loong Lions (10-13) 84-83 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ningbo R. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and the other American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) who added 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) responded with 16 points and 5 assists and American Justin Holiday (198-1989, college: Washington) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Rockets have a solid four-game winning streak. Ningbo R. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Shanxi L. Loser Loong Lions keeps the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Ningbo R. will meet Fujian S. (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guangzhou will play against Beijing D. (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: F.Jackson 29+2reb+2ast, Z.Simpson 16+8reb+4ast, H.Ning 10+4reb, D.Bazley 8+2reb+1ast, J.Wang 6+3reb+1ast, T.Fall 6+4reb+1ast
Guangzhou LL: H.Justin 17+5reb+1ast, W.Lindell 16+2reb+5ast, Y.Zhaoyao 10+5reb, L.Yancheng 9+2reb, B.Deonte 8+4reb+2ast, X.Xu 8+9reb+2ast

Qingdao E. - Fujian S. 114-84

There was no surprise in Qingdao where 17th ranked Sturgeons (8-16) were crushed by sixth ranked Eagles (15-9) 114-84 on Thursday. Qingdao E. shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Fujian S.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Eagles players scored in double figures. At the losing side French power forward Yoan Makoundou (207-2000) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 14 points and 5 assists. 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. Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. Qingdao E. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Beijing D. Fujian S. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Nanjing. Qingdao E. will meet higher ranked Shandong H. (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fujian S. will play against Ningbo R. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 25+4reb+5ast, Z.Jiayi 20+3reb+1ast, A.Duan 16+2reb+3ast, R.Wang 13+6reb+2ast, J.Mickey 11+11reb+3ast, T.Crawford 7+8reb+1ast
Fujian S.: M.Yoan 20+5reb, B.Isaiah 19+1reb, P.QJ 14+3reb+5ast, Y.Xihao 9+9reb, Z.Yang 8+7reb+2ast, L.Yiyang 6+2reb+5ast