Defending champions Guangdong maintained their home court
winning record after a marquee clash against the visiting Jiangsu
96-86 on Wednesday night in the 38th round of the domestic CBA
league.
Two national team players were leading the scores for their
respective clubs. Yi Jianlian had 27 points and 13 rebounds for
Guangdong while Tang Zhengdong also had 27 points and grabbed 19
boards for Jiangsu.
In Jinjiang, the Fujian home court has once again proved to be
the Bermuda Triangle for Bayi, the military team. The hosts
defeated Bayi 88-80 to keep their play-off season alive. It's
Bayi's second loss at Jinjiang.
In Dongguan, the hosts outscored the visiting Shanghai 133-118
to clinch their ninth win this season. Shanghai's play-off hopes
are now wavering.
Zhejiang's new head coach Jiang Xingquan recorded his first
away-win as his team toppled Yunnan 101-91.
In the North Conference, leaders Beijing maintained their
advantage over the other teams after a convincing 105-98 win over
Shandong. Star center Mengke Bateer contributed 34 points, 15
rebounds and eight assists for Beijing.
Second in the Conference, Xinjiang also recorded a home victory
103-94 over Liaoning. Seven of Xinjiang's players recorded
double-digit scores.
Shaanxi, meanwhile, embraced a precious win at home to end their
six-game losing streak. They beat Jilin 105-91.
(CRI English?March 2, 2006)