CBA Round 36 (Regular Season): Beijing D. beat Guangdong ST by three after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 36 in the CBA took place in Dongguan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Guandong Tigers (20-11) to fifth ranked Ducks (20-11) 96-93 in the game for the fourth place. It was a good game for the former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 5 assists. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) replied with 28 points and 5 assists for Guangdong ST. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Beijing D. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Shenzhen L. Beijing D. is looking forward to face Nanjing (#17) in Jiangsu in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Guangdong ST will play on the road against Sichuan (#20) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Heroes (20-10) against eleventh ranked Loongs (16-15) on Friday night. Visiting Heroes were defeated by Loongs in a tough game in Taiyuan 94-100. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Heroes. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Hamidou Diallo who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Keyontae Johnson (195-1999, college: Kansas St.) with 30 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shanxi L. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Liaoning and Ningbo R. Shandong H. at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Shanxi L. will play against league's leader Shanghai at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shandong H. will play against Tianjin P. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
CBA top team - Sharks (27-4) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat eighteenth ranked Pioneers (9-22) in Tianjin 112-96. The winners were led by Kenneth Lofton Jr who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 23 points and 10 assists by Benson Lin did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sharks have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains first position with 27-4 record. Tianjin P. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Shanghai will meet Shanxi L. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tianjin P. will play against Shandong H. (#3) in Jinan and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 36: Shenzhen L. beat Fujian S. on the road 107-104. Jiangsu D. won against Jilin NE T. on its own court 78-72. Guangsha L. managed to outperform Sichuan in Hangzhou 91-81. Beijing managed to beat Ningbo R. at home 94-78. Liaoning was defeated by Guangzhou on the opponent's court 93-77. Qingdao E. was beaten by Zhejiang GB. in a home game 96-100. Nanjing lost to Xinjiang on the road 87-94.
The most impressive performance of 36th round was 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Abudurexiti Abudushalamu of Xinjiang FT.



Fujian S. - Shenzhen L. 104-107

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Leopards (20-11) edged 15th ranked Sturgeons (12-19) in Jinjiang 107-104 on Friday. Shenzhen L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) who scored that evening 29 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international forward Haoran Wang (205-2004) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks by French power forward Yoan Makoundou (207-2000) did not help to save the game for Fujian S.. American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sturgeons' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Leopards have an impressive six-game winning streak. Shenzhen L. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Beijing D. and Guangdong ST. Loser Sturgeons keeps the fifteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Xinjiang. Shenzhen L. will meet Jilin NE T. (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fujian S. will play against Liaoning and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 29+7reb+7ast, H.Wang 20+6reb+1ast, P.Zhou 13+6reb+2ast, A.Johnson 12+7reb+1ast, M.Johnson 11+4reb+9ast, X.He 11+3ast
Fujian S.: M.Yoan 21+13reb+4ast, P.QJ 20+5reb+3ast, Z.Yang 18+9reb+1ast, B.Isaiah 14+1reb+3ast, L.Yiyang 14+4reb+7ast, L.Zeng 7+5reb+1ast

Guangdong ST - Beijing D. 93-96

The most exciting game of round 36 in the CBA took place in Dongguan. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Guandong Tigers (20-11) to fifth ranked Ducks (20-11) 96-93 in the game for the fourth place. It was a good game for the former international Rui Zhao (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 5 assists. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Ducks players scored in double figures. American guard Edmond Sumner (198-1995, college: Xavier) replied with 28 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) added 6 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Guangdong ST. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Beijing D. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Shenzhen L. Beijing D. is looking forward to face Nanjing (#17) in Jiangsu in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Guangdong ST will play on the road against Sichuan (#20) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: R.Zhao 23+4reb+5ast, E.German 20+5reb+1ast, O.Spellman 13+3reb+2ast, J.McGee 12+10reb+1ast, S.Fang 10+3reb+1ast, C.Zhang 8+1reb
Guangdong ST: S.Edmond 28+4reb+5ast, Y.Cui 17+4reb, H.Mingxuan 10+3reb+3ast, X.Jie 9+2reb, Q.Trevelin 8+5reb+2ast, S.Jared 6+13reb+6ast

Jiangsu D. - Jilin NE T. 78-72

There was an upset when higher ranked Jilin Tigers (13-18) lost to nineteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (9-22) in Nanjing 72-78 on Friday. The winners were led by American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) supported him with 23 points and 8 assists. Jiangsu Dragons' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds by Fanri Zeng (205-1996) did not help to save the game for Jilin NE T.. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) added 9 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Jiangsu D. moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Tianjin P. Loser Jilin Tigers dropped to the fourteenth position with 18 games lost. Jiangsu D. will meet league's second-placed Guangsha L. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jilin NE T. will play against Shenzhen L. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: Z.Pang 23+3reb+8ast, I.Giles 21+14reb, F.Hunt 17+9reb+2ast, Y.Wu 6+4reb+1ast, H.Jiang 5+1reb, T.Starks 2+1ast
Jilin NE T.: J.Weize 16+2reb+2ast, Z.Fanri 14+12reb+1ast, H.Jia 13+8reb+4ast, L.Luan 10+1ast, W.D.J. 9+11reb+5ast, M.Dallas 6+2reb+3ast

Shanxi L. - Shandong H. 100-94

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Heroes (20-10) against eleventh ranked Loongs (16-15) on Friday night. Visiting Heroes were defeated by Loongs in a tough game in Taiyuan 94-100. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Heroes. Shanxi L. forced 20 Shandong H. turnovers. Strangely Shandong H. outrebounded Shanxi L. 40-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. Shandong H. was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Keyontae Johnson (195-1999, college: Kansas St.) with 30 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Shanxi L. and four Shandong H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shanxi L. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Liaoning and Ningbo R. Shandong H. at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Shanxi L. will play against league's leader Shanghai at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shandong H. will play against Tianjin P. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: M.Knight 25+2reb+5ast, N.Zhang 17+3reb+3ast, H.Diallo 14+7reb+3ast, Z.Ge 12+2reb, L.Dong 10+5reb+1ast, J.Mingru 9+3ast
Shandong H.: J.Keyontae 30+1reb+6ast, C.Linjian 21+1reb+1ast, S.Baylee 16+10reb+1ast, K.Sacha 10+4reb+1ast, T.Hanlin 6+10reb, A.Devaughn 5+3reb+2ast

Sichuan BW - Guangsha L. 81-91

Very predictable result when second ranked Guangsha Lions (26-5) won against bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-31) in Sichuan 91-81 on Friday. They outrebounded Sichuan 43-24 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) supported him with 23 points. Five Guangsha Lions players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) did not help to save the game for Sichuan. Hanyi Jing (195-1999) added 20 points and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangsha Lions have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 26-5 record behind leader Shanghai S. Loser Blue Whales still closes the standings. Guangsha L. will meet at home Jiangsu D. (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sichuan will play against Guangdong ST and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: J.Hu 23+4reb+2ast, R.Tucker 16+6reb+10ast, Y.Zhao 15+4reb, J.Sampson 15+8reb+3ast, J.Zhu 15+9reb, N.Lin 4+1reb+4ast
Sichuan BW: S.Khadim 25+6reb, J.Hanyi 20+2reb+5ast, Z.Zhennian 13+2reb, Y.Wenxue 9+8reb+5ast, L.Zhang 7+3reb+3ast, L.Guanshan 4+1ast

Tianjin P. - Shanghai S. 96-112

CBA top team - Sharks (27-4) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat eighteenth ranked Pioneers (9-22) in Tianjin 112-96. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The winners were led by American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) supported him with 11 points and 12 assists. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points and 10 assists by Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sharks have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains first position with 27-4 record. Tianjin P. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Shanghai will meet Shanxi L. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tianjin P. will play against Shandong H. (#3) in Jinan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: T.Li 20+2reb+4ast, J.Lofton 19+10reb+3ast, H.Whiteside 16+8reb, K.Fogg 15+1reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 11+4reb+12ast, H.Li 10+1reb+3ast
Tianjin P.: L.Benson 23+2reb+10ast, J.Jr. Scottie 19+7reb+6ast, C.Kevin 18+7reb+3ast, R.Jamile 8+6reb, Z.Haoran 8+2reb+1ast, Q.Jiang 8+4reb+2ast

Beijing RF - Ningbo R. 94-78

There was an upset when higher ranked Rockets (16-15) lost to twelfth ranked Royal Fighters (14-17) in Beijing 78-94 on Saturday. The winners were led by American Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and international guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. Even 27 points by American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) did not help to save the game for Ningbo R.. His fellow American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) added 22 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Beijing maintains twelfth position with 14-17 record. Loser Rockets dropped to the ninth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Liaoning and Shanxi L.. Beijing will meet higher ranked Qingdao E. (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ningbo R. will play against Xinjiang in Urumqi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: G.Riller 35+3reb+1ast, J.House 13+1reb+4ast, S.Zhu 12+5reb, R.Perry 11+4reb+2ast, S.Liao 10+6reb+10ast, F.Huiliu 5+1reb
Ningbo R.: J.Frank 27, S.Zavier 22+1reb+2ast, F.Tacko 8+9reb+1ast, N.Hongyu 5+2reb+1ast, W.Junjie 4+1reb+1ast, B.Darius 3+2reb+1ast

Guangzhou LL - Liaoning FL 93-77

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Loong Lions (13-17) defeated higher ranked Flying Leopards (16-15) in Guangzhou 93-77 on Saturday. Guangzhou looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) who scored that evening 27 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and center Xu Xin (226-2003) supported him with 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Loong Lions players scored in double figures. Even 21 points by American guard Dezmine Wells (196-1992, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for Liaoning. His fellow American import power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) added 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guangzhou moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Flying Leopards keeps the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ningbo R. and Shanxi L.. Guangzhou will meet higher ranked Zhejiang GB. (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Liaoning will play against Fujian S. in Jinjiang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: L.Wigginton 27+9reb+9ast, X.Xin 20+9reb, D.Burton 10+2reb+3ast, J.Holiday 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Liu 9+2reb+1ast, Z.Wenjie 5+4reb+3ast
Liaoning FL: W.Dezmine 21+4reb, M.Eric 16+6reb+2ast, B.Izaiah 8+3reb+1ast, Z.Chenzhifeng 7+5reb, Y.Jiang 6+4reb+1ast, F.Hao 6+2reb

Qingdao E. - Zhejiang GB. 96-100

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Eagles (18-13) lost to tenth ranked Golden Bulls (17-14) in Qingdao 96-100 on Saturday. Zhejiang GB. made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and international Shuaipeng Cheng (191-1999) supported him with 24 points and 5 assists. Golden Bulls' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 39 points (!!!) and 7 assists by American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for Qingdao E.. His fellow American import power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Five Zhejiang GB. and four Qingdao E. players scored in double figures. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to eighth place. Loser Eagles keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Zhejiang GB. will meet at home Guangzhou (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Qingdao E. will play against Beijing (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: S.Cheng 24+2reb+5ast, D.Johnson 17+12reb+3ast, D.Jones 14+6reb+2ast, W.Lu 12+4reb, A.Andrews 11+4reb+2ast, Y.Li 7+2reb+1ast
Qingdao E.: W.Quinndary 39+4reb+7ast, M.Jordan 17+12reb+1ast, L.Junhu 12+1reb+1ast, J.Zhao 10+2reb, W.Ruize 7+3reb+1ast, J.Zhuo 4+1reb+2ast

Xinjiang FT - Nanjing MK 94-87

Everything could happen in Urumqi at the game between two tied teams. Both seventeenth ranked Flying Tigers and 16th ranked Monkey Kings had identical 11-19 record. This time Flying Tigers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Jiangsu 94-87 on Saturday night. Xinjiang looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international Abudurexiti Abudushalamu (203-1996) who scored that evening 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 28 points and 4 assists by American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (180-1995, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Nanjing. Center Baiqing Zhao (204-1998) added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Xinjiang (12-19) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Fujian S. Loser Monkey Kings dropped to the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Xinjiang will meet at home higher ranked Ningbo R. (#9) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Nanjing will play against Beijing D. (#4) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: Y.Motaner 18+3reb, Y.Rui 16+2reb, A.Abudushalamu 16+8reb+6ast, D.Lawson 12+6reb+3ast, B.Buie 11+2reb+4ast, L.Qi 9+2reb
Nanjing MK: J.Parker 28+4reb+4ast, Z.Baiqing 18+11reb, H.Jaylen 18+3reb+5ast, M.Brady 12+7reb, M.Abdusaimaiti 6+1reb+1ast, Z.Mingzheng 5+4reb+2ast