CBA Round 43 (Regular Season): Shanghai defeats Fujian S. in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fifteenth-ranked Sturgeons (13-23) gave a tough game to first ranked Sharks (33-4) in Shanghai on Friday. Sharks managed to secure only three-point victory 119-116. However their fans expected much easier game. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Sturgeons's 52. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Shanghai made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Fujian S. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) helped adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with 44 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sharks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place with 33-4 record. Fujian S. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Beijing D. (#4) on the road in the next round. Fujian S. will play against Zhejiang GB. (#7) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-37) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 37th consecutive match to nineteenth ranked Pioneers (11-26) 111-86. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Javion Hamlet accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Puerto Rican Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for Sichuan in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tianjin P. moved-up to eighteenth place. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Tianjin P. will play against higher ranked Xinjiang (#16) in Urumqi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sichuan will play at home against Shenzhen L. (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
The game in Hangzhou supposed to be also quite interesting. 6th ranked Heroes (23-12) played at the court of seventh ranked Golden Bulls (23-14). Golden Bulls smashed Heroes 95-72 on Saturday. Damian Jones fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Baylee Steele produced 17 points for lost side. 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. Golden Bulls have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Zhejiang GB. maintains seventh place with 23-14 record. Shandong H. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Zhejiang GB. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shandong H. will play against Liaoning (#9) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 43: Beijing D. destroyed Beijing on the opponent's court 84-65. Guangdong ST outscored Jilin NE T. in a home game 117-84. Guangsha L. managed to beat Ningbo R. on the road 93-85. Qingdao E. defeated Liaoning on its own court 98-96. Guangzhou beat Nanjing in a road game 95-81. Shanxi L. won against Xinjiang at home 93-86. Jiangsu D. unfortunately lost to Shenzhen L. on the opponent's court 88-93.



Beijing RF - Beijing D. 65-84

Very expected game in Beijing where 13th ranked Royal Fighters (15-22) were crushed by fourth ranked Ducks (25-12) 84-65 on Friday. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) fired 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Qi Zhou (217-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American Grant Riller (189-1997, college: Charleston) produced 23 points and the former international center Zijie Shen (210-1997) added 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ducks have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Beijing D. maintains fourth place with 25-12 record, which they share with Guangdong ST. Beijing lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Jilin NE T.. Beijing D. will meet at home league's leader Shanghai in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beijing will play against Shanxi L. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: E.German 28+5reb+5ast, Q.Zhou 15+12reb, R.Chen 10+2reb+4ast, J.McGee 8+4reb, X.Di 7+1reb+3ast, L.Meng 5+1reb
Beijing RF: R.Grant 23+3ast, Z.Songwei 15+4reb, L.Sanning 9+4ast, P.Reggie 6+5reb+1ast, S.Zijie 5+10reb+4ast, Z.Yuchen 3+5reb

Guangdong ST - Jilin NE T. 117-84

Very predictable result in Dongguan where fifth ranked Guandong Tigers (25-12) smashed 12th ranked Jilin Tigers (15-22) 117-84 on Friday. Guangdong ST dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 34. Guangdong ST outrebounded Jilin NE T. 42-23 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guangdong ST looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Jilin NE T.'s players. American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) fired 29 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Tahjere McCall (193-1994, college: Tennessee St., agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. American-Albanian point guard Dallas Moore (185-1994, college: UNF) produced 31 points and 4 assists and American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Beijing D. Loser Jilin Tigers keeps the twelfth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Beijing. Guangdong ST will meet league's second-placed Guangsha L. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jilin NE T. will play against Nanjing (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: T.Queen 29+7reb+7ast, D.Runwang 20+2reb, T.McCall 13+7reb+8ast, H.Wang 10+3reb+6ast, S.Wang 10+5reb+2ast, J.Chen 9+4reb
Jilin NE T.: M.Dallas 31+3reb+4ast, W.D.J. 18+8reb+2ast, L.Luan 8+4reb+1ast, J.Weize 7+2reb+4ast, D.Liqian 6+1reb, Y.Liu 4+3reb

Ningbo R. - Guangsha L. 85-93

Not a big story in a game in Ningbo where 10th ranked Rockets (19-18) were defeated by second ranked Guangsha Lions (30-7) 93-85 on Friday. Guangsha L. made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. The former international center Jinqiu Hu (211-1997) chipped in 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American Frank Jackson (190-1998, college: Duke) produced 25 points and the other American import point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 30-7 record having just three points less than leader Shanghai S. Ningbo R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Shanxi L.. Guangsha L. will meet at home Guangdong ST (#5) in the next round. Ningbo R. will play against Qingdao E. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: R.Tucker 29+6reb+10ast, J.Hu 28+8reb, J.Brown 12+2reb+5ast, Y.Zhao 8+1reb+1ast, J.Zhu 6+1reb, J.Zhao 4
Ningbo R.: J.Frank 25+2reb, F.Tacko 16+3reb+1ast, N.Hongyu 15+3reb+1ast, S.Zavier 7+7reb+10ast, W.Junjie 6+3reb+1ast, L.Kaiwen 6+1reb+1ast

Qingdao E. - Liaoning FL 98-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Eagles' (22-15) home victory over 9th ranked Flying Leopards (20-17) 98-96 on Friday. American power forward Jordan Mickey (203-1994, college: LSU) fired 30 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Angjun Duan (193-2003) chipped in 24 points. The former international point guard Jiwei Zhao (184-1995) produced 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and international guard Lanqing Wang (186-1998) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Qingdao E. and five Liaoning players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Qingdao E. maintains eighth place with 22-15 record. Loser Flying Leopards keeps the ninth position with 17 games lost. Qingdao E. will meet at home Ningbo R. (#10) in the next round. Liaoning will play against Shandong H. in Jinan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: J.Mickey 30+22reb+6ast, A.Duan 24+2reb+2ast, R.Wang 16+5reb+1ast, Q.Weatherspoon 16+1reb+5ast, Y.Zhang 5+3reb, J.Lu 3+4reb+2ast
Liaoning FL: W.Lanqing 20+6reb+4ast, Z.Jiwei 14+8reb+9ast, M.Eric 14+8reb+2ast, H.Tyler 12+5reb+1ast, F.Hao 12+9reb, W.Dezmine 11+1ast

Shanghai S. - Fujian S. 119-116

Fifteenth-ranked Sturgeons (13-23) gave a tough game to first ranked Sharks (33-4) in Shanghai on Friday. Sharks managed to secure only three-point victory 119-116. However their fans expected much easier game. Shanghai dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Sturgeons's 52. Shanghai looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Shanghai made 7 blocks. 26 personal fouls committed by Fujian S. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American forward Kenneth Lofton Jr (201-2002, college: La Tech) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Zhelin Wang (214-1994) helped adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with 44 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 8 assists and Xihao Yang (201-2002) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sharks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Shanghai maintains first place with 33-4 record. Fujian S. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. Shanghai are looking forward to face Beijing D. (#4) on the road in the next round. Fujian S. will play against Zhejiang GB. (#7) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: J.Lofton 23+6reb+5ast, Z.Wang 20+10reb, K.Fogg 18+4reb+7ast, T.Li 16+3reb+3ast, Z.Zhang 15+1reb+4ast, B.Goodwin 15+1reb+5ast
Fujian S.: P.QJ 44+6reb+8ast, Z.Yang 21+7reb, Y.Xihao 20+7reb+2ast, B.Isaiah 19+1reb+1ast, M.Yoan 10+2reb+1ast, L.Yiyang 2+3reb+5ast

Nanjing MK - Guangzhou LL 81-95

There was no surprise in Jiangsu where 16th ranked Monkey Kings (13-24) were defeated by fourteenth ranked Loong Lions (14-22) 95-81 on Saturday. Guangzhou made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Center Xu Xin (226-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 20 points and 6 assists. The former international swingman Haowen Guo (201-2000) produced 20 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (180-1995, college: Arizona) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Guangzhou and four Nanjing players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangzhou maintains fourteenth place with 14-22 record. Loser Monkey Kings keeps the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Xinjiang. Guangzhou will meet at home Jiangsu D. (#19) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Nanjing will play against Jilin NE T. in Changchun and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: X.Xin 21+11reb, L.Wigginton 20+4reb+6ast, D.Burton 18+3reb+3ast, J.Holiday 11+2reb+2ast, Z.Yuan 10+4reb+2ast, K.Sykes 6
Nanjing MK: G.Haowen 20+4reb+2ast, J.Parker 16+3reb+4ast, M.Brady 13+9reb, Z.Baiqing 12+7reb+3ast, M.Akol 9+5reb+1ast, Z.Mingzheng 7+2reb+1ast

Shanxi L. - Xinjiang FT 93-86

No shocking result in a game in Taiyuan where eleventh ranked Loongs (19-18) won against 15th ranked Flying Tigers (13-24) 93-86 on Saturday. Shanxi L. made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Guinean-American Hamidou Diallo (198-1998, college: Kentucky) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Jiao Hailong (208-1996) chipped in 15 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). American point guard Boo Buie (183-2000, college: Northwestern) produced 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and center Aizimaiti Tuxun (204-2002) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who 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 tenth place, which they share with Ningbo R. Loser Flying Tigers dropped to the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. They share it with Nanjing. Shanxi L. will meet Beijing (#13) on the road in the next round. Xinjiang will play against Tianjin P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: H.Diallo 27+10reb+1ast, J.Hailong 15+2reb+3ast, M.Knight 12+1reb+5ast, N.Zhang 11+1reb+1ast, S.Yumiti 9+2reb, L.Dong 7+3reb
Xinjiang FT: T.Aizimaiti 20+6reb, B.Boo 14+9reb+5ast, G.Haoran 12+2reb+1ast, F.Ao 11+3reb+2ast, L.Yanzhe 8+1reb+1ast, N.Zach 8+1reb

Shenzhen L. - Jiangsu D. 93-88

Very expected game in Shenzhen where 18th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (10-27) were defeated by third ranked Leopards (26-11) 93-88 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Shenzhen L. made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) fired 32 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international Xining He (195-1997) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Feron Hunt (203-1999, college: SMU) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Jiangsu D. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Leopards have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Shenzhen L. maintains third place with 26-11 record having seven points less than leader Shanghai S. Loser Jiangsu Dragons dropped to the nineteenth position with 27 games lost. Shenzhen L. will meet bottom-ranked Sichuan (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jiangsu D. will play against Guangzhou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: T.Smith 32+7reb+3ast, X.He 24+5reb, A.Johnson 11+10reb, H.Wang 9+5reb+1ast, M.Li 5+2reb, P.Lu 4+3reb+3ast
Jiangsu D.: H.Feron 22+11reb+7ast, G.III Harry 20+12reb+5ast, P.Zhenglin 16+2reb+8ast, L.Zhengqing 14+1reb+1ast, J.Haoran 10+4reb+1ast, W.Yujia 4+2reb

Sichuan BW - Tianjin P. 86-111

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales (0-37) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 37th consecutive match to nineteenth ranked Pioneers (11-26) 111-86. Tianjin P. shot 63.2 percent from the field. Tianjin P. outrebounded Sichuan 36-23 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tianjin P. shot the lights out from three nailing 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Sichuan's players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) accounted for 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Pioneers players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU) came up with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sichuan in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tianjin P. moved-up to eighteenth place. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings. Tianjin P. will play against higher ranked Xinjiang (#16) in Urumqi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sichuan will play at home against Shenzhen L. (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tianjin P.: J.James 20+14reb+1ast, B.Lin 14+1reb+6ast, J.Hamlet 13+6reb+5ast, Z.Gu 10+2reb+7ast, S.He 8, K.Cross 8+5reb+1ast
Sichuan BW: V.Kyle 25+5reb+7ast, S.Khadim 21+6reb+1ast, Z.Rui 14, D.Zhibo 6+1reb+1ast, L.Weihao 6, L.Zhang 5+5reb+1ast

Zhejiang GB. - Shandong H. 95-72

The game in Hangzhou supposed to be also quite interesting. 6th ranked Heroes (23-12) played at the court of seventh ranked Golden Bulls (23-14). Golden Bulls smashed Heroes 95-72 on Saturday. Zhejiang GB. made 18-of-18 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. International Shuaipeng Cheng (191-1999) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. American center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 17 points and the former international point guard Shiyan Gao (186-1996) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. 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. Golden Bulls have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Zhejiang GB. maintains seventh place with 23-14 record. Shandong H. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 12 games lost. Zhejiang GB. will meet Fujian S. (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shandong H. will play against Liaoning (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: D.Jones 24+10reb+2ast, S.Cheng 16+3reb+4ast, A.Andrews 12+1reb+3ast, Q.Wu 9+1reb+3ast, D.Johnson 9+7reb+3ast, Y.Li 7+3reb+7ast
Shandong H.: S.Baylee 17+4reb, G.Shiyan 14+3reb+4ast, J.Keyontae 9+1reb+3ast, K.Sacha 6+2reb, W.Zheng 5+1reb+1ast, A.Devaughn 5+4reb+1ast