CBA Round 48 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Shanghai wins another game

The Regular Season in CBA just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

CBA top team - Sharks (38-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat seventh ranked Heroes (24-16) in Jinan 94-88. It was a good game for American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Terry Li (190-2000) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward Keyontae Johnson (195-1999, college: Kansas St.) replied with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for Shandong H.Heroes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Sharks have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains first position with 38-4 record. Shandong H. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 16 games lost.
Bottom-ranked Blue Whales is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 42th consecutive match to sixth ranked Golden Bulls (27-15) 104-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Brandon Randolph who added 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU) with 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 9 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. Golden Bulls have a solid four-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings.
A very close game took place in Jinjiang between Sturgeons and Guandong Tigers. Fourteenth ranked Sturgeons (17-25) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Guandong Tigers (27-15). Sturgeons managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. The winners were led by Yoan Makoundou who scored that evening 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!). Even a double-double of 32 points and 16 rebounds by Nick Rakocevic did not help to save the game for Guangdong ST. Guandong Tigers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Fujian S. maintains fourteenth position with 17-25 record. Guangdong ST lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Zhejiang GB..

There were no big surprises in other games of round 48: Jilin NE T. was smashed by Beijing D. on the road 105-55. Guangzhou lost to Shenzhen L. on its own court 86-99. Liaoning outscored Jiangsu D. in Yingkou 108-89. Ningbo R. managed to beat Beijing at home 94-78. Xinjiang was defeated by Qingdao E. on the opponent's court 94-84. Shanxi L. smashed Nanjing in a home game 116-96. Tianjin P. lost to Guangsha L. on the road 93-103.
The most impressive performance of 48th round was 30 points and 9 assists by Barry Brown Jr of Guangsha L..



Beijing D. - Jilin NE T. 105-55

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Ducks (29-13) crushed 15th ranked Jilin Tigers (15-27) in Beijing 105-55 on Friday. Beijing D. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Jilin Tigers's 30. Beijing D. outrebounded Jilin NE T. 45-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beijing D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Jilin NE T.'s players. The winners were led by American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) did not help to save the game for Jilin NE T.. Forward Tengfei Yang (201-2002) added 13 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Ducks have a solid four-game winning streak. Beijing D. maintains fourth position with 29-13 record. Jilin NE T. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 27 games lost.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: J.McGee 18+5reb+3ast, Z.Fanbo 18+4reb+1ast, E.German 14+5reb+7ast, X.Di 10+2reb+2ast, A.Williams 9+4reb+4ast, Q.Zhou 9+4reb
Jilin NE T.: W.D.J. 18+12reb+4ast, Y.Tengfei 13+6reb+1ast, J.Weize 8+1reb+3ast, M.Dallas 7+3reb+5ast, H.Jia 7+1reb, Z.Hangyuan 2

Fujian S. - Guangdong ST 93-91

A very close game took place in Jinjiang between Sturgeons and Guandong Tigers. Fourteenth ranked Sturgeons (17-25) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Guandong Tigers (27-15). Sturgeons managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Fujian S. made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. Strangely Guangdong ST outrebounded Fujian S. 44-26 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by French power forward Yoan Makoundou (207-2000) who scored that evening 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) and point guard Yiyang Li (181-1998) supported him with 15 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 32 points and 16 rebounds by Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Guangdong ST. American guard Trevelin Queen (197-1997, college: NM State) added 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guandong Tigers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Fujian S. maintains fourteenth position with 17-25 record. Guangdong ST lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Zhejiang GB..
Top scorers:
Fujian S.: Y.Makoundou 27+6reb+4ast, Y.Li 15+3reb+8ast, Y.Zou 13+4reb+3ast, J.Liu 11+1reb, I.Briscoe 9+3reb, Z.Lingxuan 7+1reb
Guangdong ST: R.Nick 32+16reb+3ast, Q.Trevelin 17+13reb+6ast, Y.Cui 13+1reb, X.Jie 12+1reb+3ast, S.Jared 4+4reb+5ast, Z.Haojia 4+1reb+3ast

Guangzhou LL - Shenzhen L. 86-99

Very expected game when 13th ranked Loong Lions (17-24) lost to third ranked Leopards (30-12) in Guangzhou 86-99 on Friday. Shenzhen L. had a 40-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and the former international Xining He (195-1997) supported him with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Four Leopards players scored in double figures. Even 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton (185-1998, college: Iowa St.) did not help to save the game for Guangzhou. Power forward Zhaoyao Yuan (201) added 6 points and 9 rebounds. Loong Lions' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Shenzhen L. maintains third position with 30-12 record having eight points less than leader Shanghai S. Loser Loong Lions keeps the thirteenth place with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Shenzhen L.: X.He 29+7reb+3ast, T.Smith 26+13reb+13ast, J.Christopher 13+3reb, H.Wang 10+6reb+1ast, M.Li 10+5reb+2ast, A.Johnson 9+13reb+7ast
Guangzhou LL: W.Lindell 32+5reb+7ast, X.Xu 10+4reb+1ast, C.Guohao 8+9reb, L.Yancheng 8+6reb+2ast, B.Deonte 8+3reb+2ast, S.Keifer 7+1reb+2ast

Jiangsu D. - Liaoning FL 89-108

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Flying Leopards (23-19) rolled over 19th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (12-30) in Nanjing 108-89 on Friday. Liaoning outrebounded Jiangsu D. 35-18 including 16 on the offensive glass. Liaoning shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The winners were led by American forward Jaedon LeDee (206-1999, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Jiwei Zhao (184-1995) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Four Flying Leopards players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 32 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Harry Giles III (208-1998, college: Duke) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu D.. Guard Zhenglin Pang (183-1971) added 22 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liaoning maintains ninth position with 23-19 record. Loser Jiangsu Dragons keeps the nineteenth place with 30 games lost.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: J.Zhao 20+2reb+5ast, T.Harvey 18+3reb+1ast, J.LeDee 18+11reb+1ast, E.Moreland 13+9reb+3ast, H.Fu 9+2reb, D.Wells 8+2ast
Jiangsu D.: G.III Harry 32+10reb+2ast, P.Zhenglin 22+6ast, H.Feron 14+1reb+6ast, J.Haoran 7+1ast, L.Zhengqing 5+1reb+2ast, K.Xiao 3+2reb+3ast

Ningbo R. - Beijing RF 94-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 12th ranked Royal Fighters' (18-24) road loss to eleventh ranked Rockets (21-21) in Ningbo 78-94 on Friday. Ningbo R. outrebounded Beijing 34-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Ningbo R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Zavier Simpson (183-1997, college: Michigan) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international point guard Xiaoyu Liu (190-1989) supported him with 18 points and 7 assists. Five Rockets players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by American point guard Jaelen House (183-2001, college: N.Mexico) did not help to save the game for Beijing. International guard Sanning Liao (189-2001) added 16 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ningbo R. maintains eleventh position with 21-21 record. Loser Royal Fighters keeps the twelfth place with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ningbo R.: X.Liu 18+2reb+7ast, D.Agravanis 13+4reb, Z.Simpson 12+6reb+10ast, F.Jackson 11+1reb+3ast, T.Fall 11+3reb, K.Luo 7+5reb+1ast
Beijing RF: H.Jaelen 22+5reb+1ast, L.Sanning 16+2reb+5ast, R.Grant 15+2reb+5ast, P.Reggie 9+2reb, Z.Yuchen 8+2reb, S.Zijie 3+2reb+2ast

Qingdao E. - Xinjiang FT 94-84

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Eagles (25-17) defeated 16th ranked Flying Tigers (14-28) in Qingdao 94-84 on Friday. The winners were led by American guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (190-1996, college: MSU) who scored that evening 25 points and 7 assists and the former international Ruize Wang (197-1995) supported him with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by American point guard Boo Buie (183-2000, college: Northwestern) did not help to save the game for Xinjiang. Xiaoyu Qu (207-2004) added 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Qingdao E. moved-up to seventh place. Loser Flying Tigers keeps the sixteenth position with 28 games lost. They share it with Nanjing.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: Q.Weatherspoon 25+7ast, L.Quinones 15+3reb, A.Duan 14+3reb+1ast, R.Wang 11+6reb+3ast, J.Young 10+1ast, J.Lu 5+3reb
Xinjiang FT: B.Boo 23+8reb+5ast, Q.Xiaoyu 17+5reb+1ast, N.Zach 13+4reb+4ast, R.Yang 11+3reb+1ast, F.Ao 5+1reb+2ast, L.Dedric 5+6reb+3ast

Shandong H. - Shanghai S. 88-94

CBA top team - Sharks (38-4) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat seventh ranked Heroes (24-16) in Jinan 94-88. It was a good game for American-Qatari Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Guard Terry Li (190-2000) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. American forward Keyontae Johnson (195-1999, college: Kansas St.) replied with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Trinidad and Tobago-American swingman Devaughn Akoon-Purcell (196-1993, college: Illinois St.) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Shandong H.Heroes' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Sharks have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Shanghai maintains first position with 38-4 record. Shandong H. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Shanghai S.: K.Fogg 21+2reb+1ast, T.Li 19+5reb+1ast, B.Goodwin 15+7reb+9ast, P.Yan 10+6reb, Z.Zhang 9+6reb+7ast, L.Liu 7+2reb
Shandong H.: J.Keyontae 36+5reb, A.Devaughn 12+6reb+6ast, C.Linjian 11+5reb+2ast, T.Hanlin 5+2reb, Y.Liu 4+1ast, K.Sacha 4+1reb

Shanxi L. - Nanjing MK 116-96

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Monkey Kings (14-28) were outleveled by tenth ranked Loongs (22-20) in Taiyuan 116-96 on Friday. Shanxi L. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Monkey Kings's 42. Shanxi L. had a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) who scored that evening 41 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Senegalese power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-1997) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Even 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (180-1995, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Nanjing. South Sudanese-Australian forward Akol Mawein (206-2000, college: Sacramento St.) added 23 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shanxi L. maintains tenth position with 22-20 record. Nanjing lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with 28 games lost. They share the position with Xinjiang.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: M.Knight 41+7reb+8ast, I.Fall-Faye 20+7reb+1ast, N.Zhang 14+3reb, J.Lu 9+1reb+1ast, S.Yumiti 9+1reb+4ast, D.Nix 8+3reb+8ast
Nanjing MK: J.Parker 34+6reb+4ast, M.Akol 23+6reb+3ast, M.Abdusaimaiti 15+1reb, M.Brady 8+4reb+2ast, H.Chongyang 6+3reb+2ast, L.Binzhuo 3+2reb+3ast

Sichuan BW - Zhejiang GB. 81-104

Bottom-ranked Blue Whales is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 42th consecutive match to sixth ranked Golden Bulls (27-15) 104-81. Zhejiang GB. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Blue Whales's 38. Zhejiang GB. outrebounded Sichuan 46-22 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Zhejiang GB. players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the other American import swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1997, college: Arizona) who added 16 points during the contest. Four Golden Bulls players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU) with 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Weihao Li (204-1997) scored 12 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. Golden Bulls have a solid four-game winning streak. Zhejiang GB. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Guangdong ST. Sichuan at the other side still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: B.Randolph 16+4reb+2ast, Q.Wu 15+2reb+3ast, D.Johnson 13+10reb+3ast, H.Zhang 13+5reb, W.Zilu 11+2reb, Y.Li 10+2reb+9ast
Sichuan BW: V.Kyle 35+8reb+9ast, L.Weihao 12+2reb+3ast, L.Zhang 10+6reb, J.Haoyang 9+1reb, F.Xiaoyu 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Zhennian 4+1reb

Guangsha L. - Tianjin P. 103-93

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Guangsha Lions (32-9) beat 18th ranked Pioneers (13-29) in Hangzhou 103-93 on Friday. Guangsha L. outrebounded Tianjin P. 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. Guangsha L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) who scored that evening 30 points and 9 assists and the other American import guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) supported him with 15 points and 6 assists. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by forward Haoran Zheng (198-1999) did not help to save the game for Tianjin P.. American forward Kevin Cross (201-2000, college: Tulane) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guangsha Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 32-9 record having seven points less than leader Shanghai S. Tianjin P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 29 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: J.Brown 30+2reb+9ast, J.Sampson 15+5reb, R.Tucker 15+3reb+6ast, J.Zhu 11+5reb+3ast, J.Zhao 11+5reb+1ast, J.Carlton 9+5reb+1ast
Tianjin P.: Z.Haoran 18+5reb+3ast, Q.Jiang 15+1reb+1ast, C.Kevin 13+7reb+2ast, J.Jr. Scottie 13+4reb+4ast, H.Javion 11+3reb+5ast, L.Benson 8+1reb+4ast