Beijing consolidated their strong defense on home soil by beating Jiangsu 114-101 to remain on top of the North Conference after CBA 33rd round matches.

 

Super-center Menk Bateer scored 29 points and 10 rebounds for Beijing while five other players on the team also recorded double figures in scoring.

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Beijing's victory has once again dimmed Jiangsu's dream of becoming the second in their South Conference.

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Bayi, the army team, is now second after their overtime win over Jilin 114-112 Friday night.

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Defending champions Guangdong had an easy victory 113-80 over Shandong to sit comfortably on top of the South Conference.

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(CRI.com February 18, 2006)