CBA Round 32 (Regular Season): Guangdong ST lose to Jiangsu D.

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The most important game in the last round took place in Nanjing between third ranked Guandong Tigers (19-9) and nineteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (8-20) on Friday night. Guandong Tigers were edged by Jiangsu Dragons in a tough game on the road 92-93. Jiangsu D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) saved the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 assists. American forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) contributed with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) replied with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for Guangdong ST. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jiangsu D. maintains nineteenth position with 8-20 record. Guangdong ST at the other side keeps the third place with nine games lost. Jiangsu D. are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guangsha L. in Hangzhou in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Guangdong ST will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 27th consecutive match to eleventh ranked Rockets (14-13) 80-56. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Darius Bazley (206-2000) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 10 rebounds and Zavier Simpson who added 9 points and 5 assists during the contest. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) responded with 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ningbo R. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Shanxi L. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Ningbo R. will play against Guangzhou (#16) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Sichuan will play against the league's leader Shanghai (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ducks (17-10) and Sturgeons (11-16), which took place in Jinjiang. Higher ranked Ducks lost to fifteenth ranked Sturgeons in a road game 104-109 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ducks. The winners were led by QJ Peterson who scored that evening 38 points (!!!). Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by Javale McGee did not help to save the game for Beijing D.. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sturgeons have a solid three-game winning streak. Fujian S. moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jilin NE T. Loser Ducks keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Fujian S. will meet at home higher ranked Shanxi L. (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Beijing D. will play against Liaoning (#8) in Yingkou and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: Tianjin P. was smashed by Shandong H. on the road 115-91. Guangsha L. won against Beijing on its own court 97-86. Xinjiang was outscored by Shenzhen L. in a road game 109-77.
The most impressive performance of 32th round was 21 points and 4 assists by Markell Johnson of Shenzhen L..



Fujian S. - Beijing D. 109-104

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Ducks (17-10) and Sturgeons (11-16), which took place in Jinjiang. Higher ranked Ducks lost to fifteenth ranked Sturgeons in a road game 104-109 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ducks. Fujian S. made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) who scored that evening 38 points (!!!) and forward Yang Zou (198-2000) supported him with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Beijing D.. The former international center Qi Zhou (217-1996) added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Five Beijing D. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Sturgeons have a solid three-game winning streak. Fujian S. moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Jilin NE T. Loser Ducks keeps the fifth position with ten games lost. Fujian S. will meet at home higher ranked Shanxi L. (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Beijing D. will play against Liaoning (#8) in Yingkou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: Q.Peterson 38+3reb+3ast, Y.Zou 25+10reb+1ast, Y.Makoundou 19+4reb+3ast, Y.Li 8+2reb+4ast, Z.Lingxuan 8+1reb, X.Yang 5+5reb
Beijing D.: M.Javale 22+10reb+2ast, G.Eugene 20+2reb+3ast, Z.Qi 15+10reb+1ast, M.Lei 14+1ast, S.Omari 12+4reb, C.Ray 11+3reb+4ast

Sichuan BW - Ningbo R. 56-80

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 27th consecutive match to eleventh ranked Rockets (14-13) 80-56. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Darius Bazley (206-2000) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) who added 9 points and 5 assists during the contest. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) responded with 11 points and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) scored 7 points and 6 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. Ningbo R. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Shanxi L. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Ningbo R. will play against Guangzhou (#16) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Sichuan will play against the league's leader Shanghai (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: F.Wang 11+4reb, K.Luo 10+2reb+2ast, D.Bazley 9+10reb+2ast, T.Fall 9+4reb, Z.Simpson 9+3reb+5ast, J.Wang 8+2reb+2ast
Sichuan BW: J.Hanyi 11+4reb+1ast, H.Xin 10+1reb, L.Weihao 10+3reb, Y.Wenxue 8+5reb, S.Khadim 7+6reb+1ast, Z.Rui 5+4reb

Jiangsu D. - Guangdong ST 93-92

The most important game in the last round took place in Nanjing between third ranked Guandong Tigers (19-9) and nineteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (8-20) on Friday night. Guandong Tigers were edged by Jiangsu Dragons in a tough game on the road 92-93. Jiangsu D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) saved the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 assists. American forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) contributed with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) replied with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Guangdong ST. Five Guangdong ST players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jiangsu D. maintains nineteenth position with 8-20 record. Guangdong ST at the other side keeps the third place with nine games lost. Jiangsu D. are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guangsha L. in Hangzhou in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Guangdong ST will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: Z.Pang 23+2reb+7ast, I.Giles 20+7reb+3ast, F.Hunt 16+8reb+6ast, T.Starks 9+1reb+3ast, C.Li 6+1ast, Z.Liu 6+1reb+1ast
Guangdong ST: S.Jared 22+5reb+4ast, S.Edmond 12+2reb+4ast, X.Jie 11+2reb+6ast, W.Shaojie 10+7reb, Q.Trevelin 10+5reb+4ast, Y.Cui 9+4reb

Shandong H. - Tianjin P. 115-91

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Heroes (18-9) crushed 18th ranked Pioneers (9-19) in Jinan 115-91 on Friday. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers's 38 and made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Shandong H. outrebounded Tianjin P. 47-29 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Shandong H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The winners were led by American Marquese Chriss (206-1997, college: Washington) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and the former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) supported him with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Five Heroes players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) added 18 points and 9 assists for the guests. 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. Shandong H. maintains fourth position with 18-9 record. Tianjin P. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 19 games lost. Shandong H. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tianjin P. will play against Shenzhen L. (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: M.Chriss 24+14reb+1ast, K.Johnson 17+4reb+1ast, Z.Wang 17+2reb+2ast, S.Gao 15+10reb+11ast, K.Guo 14+5reb+1ast, Z.Xie 8+4reb+5ast
Tianjin P.: J.Jr. Scottie 28+6reb+2ast, Q.Jiang 18+2reb+7ast, L.Benson 18+2reb+9ast, Y.Ji 8+3reb, C.Kevin 6+5reb+1ast, R.Jamile 6+3reb+1ast

Guangsha L. - Beijing RF 97-86

Very expected game when 12th ranked Royal Fighters (12-16) lost to second ranked Guangsha Lions (23-5) in Hangzhou 86-97 on Friday. Guangsha L. made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Beijing turnovers. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists and international Junlong Zhu (200-1999) supported him with 23 points and 7 assists. Five Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. Even 28 points by American Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) did not help to save the game for Beijing. His fellow American import point guard Jaelen House (183-2001, college: N.Mexico) added 14 points and 5 assists for the guests. Royal Fighters' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guangsha Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 23-5 record having just one point less than leader Shanghai S. Beijing lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Guangsha L. will meet Jiangsu D. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Beijing will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: R.Tucker 24+2reb+10ast, J.Zhu 23+3reb+7ast, J.Zhao 17+5reb+2ast, J.Hu 16+9reb+1ast, J.Sampson 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Zhao 3+2reb
Beijing RF: R.Grant 28+4reb+2ast, Z.Songwei 17+2reb, H.Jaelen 14+3reb+5ast, D.Bochao 8+2reb, P.Reggie 7+8reb+2ast, S.Zijie 4+4reb+4ast

Shenzhen L. - Xinjiang FT 109-77

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Leopards (17-11) rolled over 14th ranked Flying Tigers (11-17) in Shenzhen 109-77 on Friday. The winners were led by the former international Xining He (195-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and 4 assists and American point guard Markell Johnson (188-1998, college: NC State) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Leopards players scored in double figures. Even 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. Guard Yang Rui (181-1998) added 18 points for the guests. 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 three-game winning streak. Shenzhen L. moved-up to sixth place. Loser Flying Tigers dropped to the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Shenzhen L. will meet at home Tianjin P. (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Xinjiang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: H.Wang 22+4reb+1ast, X.He 22+3reb+4ast, M.Johnson 21+2reb+4ast, T.Smith 14+4reb+2ast, A.Johnson 11+7reb+3ast, H.Sun 5+1ast
Xinjiang FT: R.Yang 18+2ast, M.Yilifulati 11+2reb, N.Zach 11+6reb+6ast, M.Sam 8+4reb+3ast, F.Ao 7, Q.Xiaoyu 7+5reb