So the new season started and the results for round 1 were:
[url="http://http"]Shaanxi 110 Jilin 87[/url]
[url="http://http"]Xinjiang 101 Beijing 97[/url] OT
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[url="http://http"]Shandong 94 Tianjin 74[/url]
[url="http://http"]Dongguan 107 Jiangsu 101[/url] OT
[url="http://http"]Guangdong 107 Fujian 92[/url]
[url="http://http"]Zhejiang Lions 113 Shanghai 107[/url]
[url="http://http"]Zhejiang Cyclones 100 Qingdao 92[/url]
[url="http://http"]Yunnan 97 Bayi 118[/url]
Quote:Defending champoins Guangdong win CBA opener
2008-11-16
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions Guangdong Dongguan Bank kicked off the journey for the fifth title in six seasons with an easy 107-92 victory over Fujian SBS in the first round of the Chinese Men's Basketball Association league (CBA) on Sunday.
Guard Zhu Fangyu came off from brilliant performances of the Beijing Olympic Games, having 24 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals in 30 minutes playing-time for the host team.
Chris Porter had the game-high 31 points and 13 rebounds in 42:50 minutes while Matt Frejie added 24 points in 44:50 minutes for Fujian.
Guangdong won the championships during the span of 2002-05 seasons but lost it to the Bayi Rockets in the 2006-07 season.
The Liaoning Hunters, last season's runners-up, made a stuttering start to the new season, losing to the Shanxi Zhongyu 94-74 at home.
Failing to renew the contract with Nigerian Olumide Oyedeji and American Jamal Sampson, who had fueled the team's drive last season, Liaoning had to force their pace and played catch-up most of the time.
The host team had leveled the match at 47-all in the third quarter, but the players could not keep the consistency in the remaining time.
Shanxi's players made nine three-pointers, five more than that of Liaoning.
Oyedeji, playing for Shanxi in the new season, reeled off 23 points, 24 rebounds and nine assists. Zhai Jinshuai added 23.
Li Xiaoxu led the host team with 26 points. Yang Ming and Liu Xiangtao had 13 and 12 apiece.
American Priest had 33 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Shandong Gold past the newly-promoted Tianjin Ronggang 94-74 at home.
Sun Jie notched up 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for Shandong while another American Mackeroy Tuck added 17.
The Shaanxi Yalv also had a solid start at home, shooting 11 three-pointers to prevail over visitors Changchun Dacheng with a 110-87 drubbing.
Six players of Shaanxi had double digits, with Lee Benson scoring a game-high 23 points. Chen Zhaosheng added 22.
Elsewhere, the Beijing ducks lost to the Xinjiang Guanghui 101-97 overtime, the Zhejiang Guangsha beat the Shanghai Sharks 113-107, the Zhejiang Cyclones beat the Qingdao Double Stars 100-92and the Yunnan Honghe lost to the Bayi Rockets 118-97.
This is the first season that the league lift off the playing-time limit to the foreign players, who were given five-quarter playing time in total in one match.
In a match played on Saturday, the Dongguan Marco Polo beat the Jiangsu Dragons 107-101 overtime.
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[url="http://http"]Guangdong 123 Yunnan 73[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Shandong 116 Beijing 89[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Shaanxi 113 Liaoning 87[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Qingdao 70 Tianjin 95[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Shanxi 110 Bayi 116[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Dongguan 121 Fujian 109[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Zhejiang Lions 94 Jiangsu 100[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Shangai 89 Zhejiang Cyclones 112[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
[url="http://http"]Xinjiang 108 Jilin 103[/url] [url="http://http"]photos[/url]
Quote:Shanxi Zh. - Xinjiang 79-105
Xinjiang improved to 4-0 record on top after confident 105:79 victory over Shanxi Zh. Mendez Juan and Mengke Bateer led the winners with 27 points each collecting also 28 rebounds together. Oyedeji Olumide ended up with 28 points and 17 boards for the home side.
Yunnan - Zhejiang G. 87-103
Yunnan lost to Zhejiang 87:103 as the latter had 29 points from Dixon Nigel. Powell Kasib posted 24 in a win, while Zhang Nan added 22. Muoneke Gabe produced 31 points in the losing effort.
Beijing - TianJin R. 98-84
Beijing overcame TianJin R. 98:84 as Harrison David led the way with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Jones Dontae collected 20 points and 16 boards, while Smith Theron notched 32 points in the losing effort.
Shaanxi - Guandong 86-103
Guandong shares a top with 4-0 record after 103:86 over Shaanxi. Five players scored in double digits as Zhu Fangyu led all of them with 17 points. Benson Lee had a great night in defeat with 30 points and 25 rebounds.
Jilin - Qingdao DS 116-83
Rodgers Leon paced Jilin with 38 points over Qingdao DS in a 116:83 victory. Lu Yan netted 13 and Wang Bo had 11. Lu Keming finished the night with 18 points in the losing effort.
Fujian - Zhejiang C. 113-104
Fujian outscored Zhejiang 113:104 behind 27 points and 14 rebounds from Porter Chris. Freije Matt followed him with 25 points and Liu Yudong scored 18. Hoskin Sam and Snyder Kirk combined 68 points for the guests.
Bayi - DongGuan 88-100
DongGuan is the third team on top with 4-0 record. The favorites overcame Bayi 100:88 as Harris Michael paced all the winners with 27 points. Zhang Kai netted 23, while Sampson Jamal had 16 points and 15 rebounds. Wang Zhizhi ended up with 22 points and 11 boards in defeat.
Liaoning - Shandong 111-99
Liaoning beat Shandong 111:99 to post the initial victory in the league. Li Xiaoxu and Liu Xiangtao led the winners with 26 points each. Tuck Mack notched 34 points in defeat, while Lauderdale Priest scored 29.
Jiangsu - Shanghai 119-85
Jiangsu improved to 3-1 record in the fourth place after the win over Shanghai 119:85. Watkins Jameel and Harvey Donnell combined 50 points for the winners and made 27 rebounds together. Tate DaJuan notched 25 in defeat, while Peng Fei scored 20.
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Quote:CHN - Liu Wei rapped severely for Muoneke incident
BEIJING (CBA) - China's Olympic point guard Liu Wei and his Shanghai Sharks teammate Cai Lang have been slapped with 10-game suspensions and 50,000 RMB (ã5,000) fines for their roles in an ugly incident involving Nigerian international Gabe Muoneke of Yunnan.
The post-game bust-up stemmed from an altercation that happened during Shanghaiââ¬â¢s clash with Yunnan on November 28.
The incident was captured on video tape, which the CBA reviewed before announcing the punishment.
"The incident was abominable and serious in nature, casting a terrible influence over society and seriously harming the CBA's brand and reputation," the CBA said in a statement.
The bans could not have come at a worse time for Shanghai, who have opened the season with 10 straight defeats.
Their latest setback was a 113-99 defeat to second-place Dongguan (8-2).
Shanghai were also fined 100,000 RMB.
Xinjiang, the team of former China center Mengke Bateer, are leading the CBA standings at 9-1 after their 110-100 triumph over Tianjin Rongcheng.
Mengke had 14 points, six rebounds and six assists in that latest victory while Juan Mendez and Myron Allen led the way with 25 and 24 points, respectively.
Defending CBA champions Guandong, Jiangsu, Bayi, Shanxi Zhongyu - the team now coached by former NBA boss Bob Weiss - are all 7-3.
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Quote:CHN - Xinjiang fall to Dongguan, hit back against Shandong
BEIJING (CBA) - Xinjiang have been lording it over the competition this season but they slipped up against Dongguan.
Michael Harris erupted for 38 points and also pulled down 21 rebounds as Dongguan prevailed 96-90 in their clash.
Zhang Kai was also in fine fettle, scoring 24 points and hauling in nine boards.
Xinjiang bounced back on Sunday with Mengke Bateer's triple double to beat Shandong.
Former China national team center Mengke had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Xinjiang won 98-87 to improve to 14-2.
Defending champions Guandong are hot on the heels of Xinjiang at 13-3 after a 121-90 triumph over Zhejiang Wanma.
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Quote:CHN ââ¬â Fit-again Wang returns to Bayi in their hour of need
BEIJING (CBA) ââ¬â Bayi are struggling to reach the play-offs in Chinaââ¬â¢s top flight.
Only the first eight sides will advance to the CBA post-season and so far, Bayi havenââ¬â¢t made the grade.
Without big national team power forward/center Wang Zhizhi while he continued his rehabilitation from knee surgery, the team suffered an 87-86 defeat at Shaanxi on Sunday.
Bayi coach Adijiang Chang Bin declared after that he is still upbeat about the teamââ¬â¢s chances.
ââ¬ÅWe are only two wins behind from the eighth position,ââ¬Â Adijiang said. ââ¬ÅThe opportunity is ahead of us.ââ¬Â
Nevertheless, the setback to Shaanxi left Bayi in 11th place and added to the sense of urgency that was gripping the club ahead of their clash with Beijing, a team that was sixth in the CBA table.
Wang, sensing his teammates were in dire need of a lift, decided it was time to go from rehab to playing.
He spoke of his intention to come back.
ââ¬ÅWe are closer and closer to the play-offs,ââ¬Â he said.
ââ¬ÅOur burden is heavier after being beaten by Shaanxi. I told the coach that I would like to return for Beijingââ¬â¢s game, but of course, I have to consult team doctors. My injury is okay now.
ââ¬ÅPlus, Iââ¬â¢ve been training with the team for almost a month. I am in form now and I donââ¬â¢t want to see my team falling further and further away from the play-offs.ââ¬Â
ââ¬ÅGive me the chance, and I will fight,ââ¬Â he pledged.
Wang did play, and both he and Bayi fought like lions against Beijing.
He had 15 points and eight rebounds before fouling out. The contribution helped the team win 87-80.
Heading into Fridayââ¬â¢s game against TianJin, Bayi are in 10th with 22 wins and 21 defeats.
They trail eighth-place Shandong (24-19) and Beijing (23-20), who have fallen to ninth.
Guangdong and Xinjiang are on top of the standings at 38-5, followed by Jiangsu (33-10).
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Quote:CHN ââ¬â Semi-Finals Set in China after series sweeps
BEIJING (CBA) - Guangdong, Dongguan, Xinjiang and Jiangsu swept into the last four of the CBA play-offs after winning their quarter-finals 3-0.
Jiangsu whitewashed Fujian 3-0 with a series-clinching 116-110 victory.
Donnell Harvey scored 30 points and pulled down 15 rebounds and handed out eight assists for the winners.
Yi Li weighed in with 24 points and Hu Xuefeng contributed 21 along with 10 boards and seven assists.
Hu also came up with four steals.
Defending champions Guangdong rolled to a 126-79 Game 3 victory over Shandong.
Du Feng and Zhu Fangyu each poured in 22 points while Su Wei had 10 rebounds to go with his 14 points.
Dongguan clinched a 121-97 victory over Shaanxi and Xinjiang prevailed 128-107 over Zhejiang Guangsha in the third games of the other series.
Former China center Mengke Bateer had 16 points and 15 rebounds for Xinjiang in their triumph.
In the semi-finals, Guangdong take on Dongguan and Xinjiang go up against Jiangsu.
Those best-of-five series tip off on April 12.
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