CBA Round 38 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Shanghai defeat Jilin NE T.

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CBA top team - Sharks (30-4) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (14-20) in Changchun 110-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jilin Tigers. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 42. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Kyle Fogg (191-1990, college: Arizona) chipped in 19 points during the contest. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) responded with 24 points and 5 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. Shanghai maintains first position with 30-4 record. Jilin NE T. at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Tianjin P. (#19) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jilin NE T. will play against Sichuan (#20) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-34) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 34th consecutive match to eleventh ranked Loongs (18-16) 103-81. Senegalese power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Marcos Knight supported him with 13 points and 6 assists. Even 19 points and 5 assists by guard Xiaoyong Yu (189-2003) did not help to save the game 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. Shanxi L. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Liaoning. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Shanxi L. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sichuan will play on the road against Jilin NE T. (#13) in Changchun and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Hangzhou was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Ducks (22-12) played at the court of eighth ranked Golden Bulls (20-14). Golden Bulls defeated Ducks 81-66 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Dakari Johnson who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Golden Bulls' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Qi Zhou produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Golden Bulls have a solid four-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Qingdao E. Loser Ducks keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. Zhejiang GB. will meet at home Liaoning (#10) in the next round. Beijing D. will play against Guangzhou (#14) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 38: Jiangsu D. lost to Guangdong ST on the opponent's court 92-101. Beijing managed to outperform Guangzhou in a home game 89-88. Xinjiang recorded a loss to Liaoning on the road 87-75. Qingdao E. defeated Tianjin P. on its own court 94-90. Fujian S. was beaten by Shandong H. in Jinan 102-93.



Guangdong ST - Jiangsu D. 101-92

Very expected game in Dongguan where 18th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (9-25) were defeated by fourth ranked Guandong Tigers (23-11) 101-92 on Tuesday. Guangdong ST made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international point guard Jie Xu (181-2000) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) added 17 points, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Five Guangdong ST and four Jiangsu D. players scored in double figures. Jiangsu Dragons' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guandong Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. Guangdong ST moved-up to third place, which they share with Shenzhen L. Jiangsu D. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Tianjin P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: E.Sumner 24+1reb+2ast, J.Xu 19+3reb+5ast, T.Queen 17+3reb+5ast, J.Sullinger 14+15reb+9ast, M.Hu 12+1reb, H.Zhang 10+8reb+2ast
Jiangsu D.: G.III Harry 30+10reb+8ast, P.Zhenglin 20+4reb+2ast, H.Feron 17+4reb+7ast, L.Zhengqing 10+4reb, Z.Qilong 5+1reb, J.Haoran 4+3reb

Jilin NE T. - Shanghai S. 89-110

CBA top team - Sharks (30-4) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed thirteenth ranked Jilin Tigers (14-20) in Changchun 110-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jilin Tigers. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 42. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Kyle Fogg (191-1990, college: Arizona) chipped in 19 points during the contest. American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) responded with 24 points and 5 assists and American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) scored 17 points. Five Shanghai and four Jilin NE T. players 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. Shanghai maintains first position with 30-4 record. Jilin NE T. at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Tianjin P. (#19) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jilin NE T. will play against Sichuan (#20) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: B.Goodwin 24+7reb+8ast, K.Fogg 19+3reb+2ast, Z.Wang 13+5reb+1ast, Z.Zhang 12+2reb+6ast, T.Li 12+1reb, H.Whiteside 10+3reb
Jilin NE T.: W.D.J. 24+4reb+5ast, M.Dallas 17+4reb+3ast, L.Luan 13+3reb+3ast, J.Weize 10+1reb+3ast, H.Jia 7+5reb+2ast, D.Liqian 6+1reb

Beijing RF - Guangzhou LL 89-88

Rather predictable result in Beijing where twelfth ranked Royal Fighters (15-19) edged 14th ranked Loong Lions (13-20) 89-88 on Wednesday. Beijing made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. International guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 assists. Five Royal Fighters players scored in double figures. Royal Fighters' coach LuLei Min used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) produced 24 points and 9 assists and American swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Beijing maintains twelfth position with 15-19 record. Guangzhou lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Beijing will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guangzhou will play against Beijing D. (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beijing RF: R.Perry 21+11reb+1ast, G.Riller 20+2reb+2ast, Y.Zou 17+8reb+1ast, Z.Shen 12+7reb+1ast, S.Liao 11+4reb+14ast, J.Xin 4+4reb
Guangzhou LL: W.Lindell 24+4reb+9ast, B.Deonte 24+5reb, X.Xu 13+10reb+2ast, L.Yancheng 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Zhaoyao 8+7reb+2ast, Z.Xingliang 6+2reb+3ast

Liaoning FL - Xinjiang FT 87-75

Not a big story in a game in Yingkou where 16th ranked Flying Tigers (12-22) were defeated by tenth ranked Flying Leopards (18-16) 87-75 on Wednesday. Liaoning looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Eric Moreland (208-1991, college: Oregon St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Yan Shouqi (190-1997) chipped in 15 points. American-Lebanese power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Zach Nutall (190-1999, college: SMU) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Four Xinjiang players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Liaoning maintains tenth position with 18-16 record, which they share with Shanxi L. Xinjiang lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Nanjing. Liaoning will meet higher ranked Zhejiang GB. (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Xinjiang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: E.Moreland 17+13reb+4ast, T.Harvey 16+1reb+1ast, Y.Shouqi 15+2reb+3ast, L.Wang 8+4reb+1ast, D.Wells 8+2reb, J.Yuxing 6+1reb+1ast
Xinjiang FT: L.Dedric 16+7reb+5ast, N.Zach 14+3reb+5ast, A.Abudurexiti 13+3reb+1ast, L.Yanzhe 10+4reb, Q.Lin 9+2reb+3ast, F.Ao 4+1reb+1ast

Qingdao E. - Tianjin P. 94-90

Everything went according to plan in Qingdao where seventh ranked Eagles (20-14) beat 19th ranked Pioneers (9-25) 94-90 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Qingdao E. made 24-of-25 free shots (96.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Tianjin P. turnovers. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) chipped in 30 points and 4 assists. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and Taiwanese guard Benson Lin (193-1999, college: Bryant) added 23 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Qingdao E. maintains seventh position with 20-14 record, which they share with Zhejiang GB. Tianjin P. lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighteenth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D.. Qingdao E. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tianjin P. will play against the league's leader Shanghai and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 30+2reb+4ast, J.Mickey 28+10reb+1ast, Z.Jiayi 11+2reb, J.Young 8+1reb+1ast, R.Wang 6+1reb+3ast, A.Duan 5+5reb+1ast
Tianjin P.: J.Jr. Scottie 29+18reb+4ast, L.Benson 23+4ast, R.Jamile 16+3reb, C.Kevin 6+3reb+2ast, G.Zeyu 5+3reb+5ast, Q.Jiang 4+1reb+4ast

Shandong H. - Fujian S. 102-93

There was no surprise in Jinan where 16th ranked Sturgeons (13-21) were defeated by third ranked Heroes (22-11) 102-93 on Wednesday. Shandong H. made 35-of-45 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Five Heroes players scored in double figures. American point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) produced 27 points and 6 assists and French power forward Yoan Makoundou (207-2000) added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Shandong H. went down to fifth position due to points difference. Fujian S. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. Shandong H. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fujian S. will play against Qingdao E. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong H.: B.Steele 24+7reb, D.Akoon-Purcell 21+3reb+5ast, H.Tao 16+12reb, K.Guo 14+6reb+1ast, K.Johnson 12+4ast, S.Gao 7+2reb+4ast
Fujian S.: B.Isaiah 27+2reb+6ast, M.Yoan 20+10reb+4ast, Z.Yang 16+4reb+1ast, Y.Ali 9+1reb+1ast, P.QJ 7+2reb, F.Mingzhen 4+1reb

Sichuan BW - Shanxi L. 81-103

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-34) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 34th consecutive match to eleventh ranked Loongs (18-16) 103-81. Shanxi L. made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Senegalese power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 13 points and 6 assists. Even 19 points and 5 assists by guard Xiaoyong Yu (189-2003) did not help to save the game for Sichuan. Forward Weihao Li (204-1997) added 15 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Five Shanxi L. and four Sichuan players scored in double figures. 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. Shanxi L. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Liaoning. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Shanxi L. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sichuan will play on the road against Jilin NE T. (#13) in Changchun and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: I.Fall-Faye 18+11reb+2ast, K.Guy 15+1reb+3ast, S.Yumiti 14+5reb+1ast, M.Knight 13+4reb+6ast, J.Mingru 11+3ast, H.Diallo 11+5reb+3ast
Sichuan BW: Y.Xiaoyong 19+2reb+5ast, L.Weihao 15+8reb+2ast, J.Hanyi 14+1reb+3ast, S.Khadim 12+5reb+2ast, L.Guanshan 7+1reb, Y.Wenxue 5+4reb+4ast

Zhejiang GB. - Beijing D. 81-66

The game in Hangzhou was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Ducks (22-12) played at the court of eighth ranked Golden Bulls (20-14). Golden Bulls defeated Ducks 81-66 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import Andrew Andrews (188-1993, college: Washington) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Golden Bulls' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international center Qi Zhou (217-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Five Beijing D. players scored in double figures. Golden Bulls have a solid four-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Qingdao E. Loser Ducks keeps the sixth position with 12 games lost. Zhejiang GB. will meet at home Liaoning (#10) in the next round. Beijing D. will play against Guangzhou (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: D.Johnson 17+10reb, A.Andrews 14+3reb+5ast, S.Cheng 12+2ast, B.Randolph 9+2reb+5ast, D.Jones 9+2reb+3ast, Y.Li 8+5reb+1ast
Beijing D.: C.Ray 14+2reb+3ast, Z.Qi 13+10reb+2ast, G.Eugene 12+5reb+6ast, M.Javale 11+7reb, Z.Cairen 10+4reb+1ast, S.Omari 5+2reb+1ast