Defending champions Guangdong?Southern Tigers?remained unbeaten in the Chinese Basketball Association league after an 8th round victory over visiting Shandong Lions 104-86.

Zhu Fangyu and Yi Jianlian, Guangdong's two young stars contributed a combined 49 points to give the defending champions an easy home victory.

In another eighth-round match held Tuesday night, visiting Beijing Ducks?lost 94-89 to home side Zhejiang Cyclones in overtime.

Beijing's international player Micah Brand had 35 points but failed to save the capital club.

Other 8th round matches will be played on Wednesday.

(CRI Oct.25, 2006)