CBA Round 35 (Regular Season): Leader Shanghai gets another victory

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Leader Sharks delivered the twenty sixth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Loongs (15-15) 112-80 in Taiyuan. Shanghai shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 61.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Shanxi L.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Hongquan Li (198-2001) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Liyongwei Xie (196-2004, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 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. Sharks (26-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Tianjin P. (#18) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Shanxi L. will play against Shandong H. (#3) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-30) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-51 loss to fourth ranked Guandong Tigers (20-10) in Dongguan. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Edmond Sumner contributed with 22 points for the winners. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Sichuan. 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. Guangdong ST maintains fourth place with 20-10 record. Sichuan lost their twenty ninth game in a row. They still close the standings. Guangdong ST will play against Beijing D. (#5) at home in the next round. Sichuan will play against the league's second-placed Guangsha L. (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Fourteenth-ranked Loong Lions (12-17) made lots of trouble for seventh ranked Eagles (18-12) in Guangzhou on Thursday. The visitors from Qingdao managed to secure only two-point victory 90-88. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Loong Lions. It was a great evening for Jordan Mickey who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Eagles' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Lindell Wigginton responded with 20 points and 4 assists. Qingdao E. maintains seventh place with 18-12 record. Loser Loong Lions keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Qingdao E. will meet at home Zhejiang GB. (#10) in the next round. Guangzhou will play against Liaoning (#9) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 35 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Zhejiang GB. was defeated by Beijing D. in a road game 88-75. Jilin NE T. beat Liaoning at home 82-75. Fujian S. lost to Ningbo R. on the opponent's court 81-85. Xinjiang was outscored by Shandong H. in a home game 82-102. Nanjing managed to beat Beijing on the road 108-101.



Beijing D. - Zhejiang GB. 88-75

There was no surprise in Beijing where 9th ranked Golden Bulls (16-14) were defeated by sixth ranked Ducks (19-11) 88-75 on Wednesday. Beijing D. made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American-Lebanese Omari Spellman (206-1997, college: Villanova) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) helped adding 17 points. Four Ducks players scored in double figures. International Shuaipeng Cheng (191-1999) responded with 23 points and American Andrew Andrews (188-1993, college: Washington) scored 17 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Beijing D. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shenzhen L. Loser Golden Bulls dropped to the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Liaoning and Ningbo R.. Beijing D. will meet higher ranked Guangdong ST (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Zhejiang GB. will play against Qingdao E. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: C.Shuaipeng 23+2reb+3ast, A.Andrew 17+4reb+5ast, R.Brandon 9+2reb+1ast, J.Damian 7+4reb+3ast, J.Dakari 7+4reb+1ast, L.Wenbo 6+3reb
Beijing D.: J.McGee 17+4reb+1ast, O.Spellman 17+4reb+3ast, Q.Zhou 12+9reb, R.Zhao 11+2reb+9ast, X.Di 9+4reb+1ast, R.Chen 7+3reb+7ast

Guangdong ST - Sichuan BW 93-51

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-30) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-51 loss to fourth ranked Guandong Tigers (20-10) in Dongguan. Guangdong ST outrebounded Sichuan 38-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Guangdong ST players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sichuan's players. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Five Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) answered with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sichuan. 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. Guangdong ST maintains fourth place with 20-10 record. Sichuan lost their twenty ninth game in a row. They still close the standings. Guangdong ST will play against Beijing D. (#5) at home in the next round. Sichuan will play against the league's second-placed Guangsha L. (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sichuan BW: J.Hanyi 14+6reb+1ast, S.Khadim 12+5reb, L.Weihao 10+1reb, Y.Wenxue 7+6reb+1ast, H.Junlin 3+1reb+1ast, L.Zhang 3+4reb+3ast
Guangdong ST: E.Sumner 22+1reb+3ast, J.Chen 20+5reb, J.Sullinger 13+11reb+6ast, J.Xu 10+4reb+2ast, T.McCall 10+4reb+2ast, H.Zhang 5+4reb

Jilin NE T. - Liaoning FL 82-75

There was a surprise result in Changchun where fifteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (13-17) defeated higher ranked Flying Leopards (16-14) 82-75 on Wednesday. Jilin NE T. had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Weize Jiang (182-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) helped adding 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Jilin Tigers players scored in double figures. American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) responded with 9 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Hao Fu (208-1997) scored 13 points. Flying Leopards' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Jilin NE T. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Beijing. Loser Flying Leopards keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Zhejiang GB. and Ningbo R.. Jilin NE T. will meet Jiangsu D. (#19) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liaoning will play against Guangzhou (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: F.Hao 13+4reb, W.Lanqing 11+1reb+3ast, M.Eric 9+9reb+2ast, W.Dezmine 8+3reb+2ast, B.Izaiah 8+5reb+1ast, Y.Jiang 7+3reb
Jilin NE T.: W.Jiang 21+5reb+5ast, D.Moore 19+6reb+5ast, D.Wilson 14+13reb+3ast, J.Hao 10+4reb, F.Zeng 9+6reb+4ast, L.Licheng 7+4reb+2ast

Ningbo R. - Fujian S. 85-81

Very expected game in Ningbo where 14th ranked Sturgeons (12-18) were defeated by tenth ranked Rockets (16-14) 85-81 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Ningbo R. outrebounded Fujian S. 42-28 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ningbo R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Senegalese center Tacko Fall (231-1995, college: UCF) helped adding 11 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with 22 points and 7 assists and forward Yang Zou (198-2000) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ningbo R. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Liaoning and Zhejiang GB. Loser Sturgeons dropped to the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Ningbo R. will meet Beijing (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Fujian S. will play against Shenzhen L. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: P.QJ 22+3reb+7ast, Z.Yang 17+5reb+1ast, B.Isaiah 11+1reb, Y.Xihao 11+5reb+1ast, L.Yiyang 6+2reb+2ast, L.Zeng 5+3ast
Ningbo R.: Z.Simpson 15+5reb+5ast, F.Jackson 15+1reb+2ast, T.Fall 11+5reb+2ast, H.Dai 11+4reb+1ast, D.Bazley 6+5reb+3ast, H.Ning 6+3reb

Shanxi L. - Shanghai S. 80-112

Leader Sharks delivered the twenty sixth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Loongs (15-15) 112-80 in Taiyuan. Shanghai shot the lights out from three sinking 21 long-distance shots on high 61.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Shanxi L.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Hongquan Li (198-2001) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Liyongwei Xie (196-2004, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Sharks players scored in double figures. Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively 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. Sharks (26-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place. Shanxi L. at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Tianjin P. (#18) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Shanxi L. will play against Shandong H. (#3) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: K.Marcos 19+6reb+3ast, D.Hamidou 14+11reb+4ast, F.Ibrahima 9+3reb, Z.Ning 8+1reb, G.Kyle 7+2reb+4ast, M.Jia 6+1ast
Shanghai S.: H.Li 27+5reb, T.Li 18+2reb+2ast, L.Xie 17+3reb+4ast, H.Whiteside 10+11reb, B.Goodwin 10+3reb+9ast, Z.Wang 9+6reb

Xinjiang FT - Shandong H. 82-102

Very predictable result in Urumqi where third ranked Heroes (20-9) outscored 16th ranked Flying Tigers (11-19) 102-82 on Wednesday. Shandong H. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Flying Tigers's 32. Shandong H. outrebounded Xinjiang 35-24 including 22 on the defensive glass. Shandong H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Heroes players scored in double figures. American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) responded with 17 points and the other American import point guard Boo Buie (183-2000, college: Northwestern) scored 12 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Heroes. Shandong H. maintains third place with 20-9 record having seven points less than leader Shanghai S. Xinjiang lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Nanjing. Shandong H. will meet Shanxi L. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Xinjiang will play against Nanjing (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: N.Zach 17+1reb+3ast, B.Boo 12+2reb+6ast, F.Ao 9+1reb+2ast, M.Yilifulati 8+1reb+3ast, Q.Lin 8+1ast, L.Yanzhe 8+5reb
Shandong H.: K.Johnson 20+1reb+2ast, S.Gao 18+2reb+9ast, K.Guo 15+8reb+1ast, D.Akoon-Purcell 13+5reb+9ast, L.Chen 10+2reb+1ast, H.Tao 10+5reb+2ast

Beijing RF - Nanjing MK 101-108

There was an upset in Beijing where higher ranked Royal Fighters (13-17) were defeated by seventeenth ranked Monkey Kings (11-19) 108-101 on Thursday. Nanjing made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (180-1995, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals. Center Baiqing Zhao (204-1998) helped adding 21 points and 12 rebounds. Zhao is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and international guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Nanjing and five Beijing players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nanjing moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Xinjiang. Loser Royal Fighters keeps the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T.. Nanjing will meet Xinjiang (#17) in the next round. Beijing will play against Ningbo R. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: P.Reggie 26+7reb+2ast, L.Sanning 19+5reb+4ast, R.Grant 17+4reb+6ast, H.Jaelen 15+3reb+5ast, Z.Songwei 11+5reb+2ast, S.Zijie 7+5reb+3ast
Nanjing MK: P.Jackson-Cartwright 44+7reb+13ast, A.Mawein 23+5reb+1ast, B.Zhao 21+12reb+1ast, M.Zhu 10+3reb, J.Hands 5+2reb+1ast, X.Ma 2+5reb

Guangzhou LL - Qingdao E. 88-90

Fourteenth-ranked Loong Lions (12-17) made lots of trouble for seventh ranked Eagles (18-12) in Guangzhou on Thursday. The visitors from Qingdao managed to secure only two-point victory 90-88. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Loong Lions. It was a great evening for American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) helped adding 20 points and 5 assists. Eagles' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and American swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Qingdao E. maintains seventh place with 18-12 record. Loser Loong Lions keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Qingdao E. will meet at home Zhejiang GB. (#10) in the next round. Guangzhou will play against Liaoning (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: W.Lindell 20+3reb+4ast, B.Deonte 14+7reb+4ast, C.Guohao 12+1ast, X.Xu 11+10reb, L.Yancheng 9+2reb+1ast, H.Justin 8+5reb+2ast
Qingdao E.: J.Mickey 23+9reb+2ast, Q.Weatherspoon 20+1reb+5ast, R.Wang 17+1reb+4ast, J.Lu 11+5reb, Z.Jiayi 6+2reb, Y.Wang 6+2reb+3ast