CBA Roundup: Liaoning grabs 21st consecutive win after triple overtime

Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-17 23:53:35|Editor: yan
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JINAN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Lester Hudson had a game-high 37 points, Han Dejun added 37 points and 13 rebounds, leading Liaoning to a 153-150 victory over Jilin after three overtimes in the 32nd round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday.

Jilin poured in 64 points by halftime, while Liaoning found themselves trailing 20 points over the first half. In the second half, Liaoning dominated the match before Jiang Weize of Jilin made a key 3-pointer to a 107 draw in the first added time.

The first added time ended with Jiang Weize's another 3-pointer, and the score was 122-122. Jilin drew Liaoning 139-139 again after the second added time.

Jilin's foul cost them a historic win over defending champions Liaoning with 7.8 seconds left of the third quarter.

Guo Ailun of Liaoning added 28 points and 13 assists. Cui Jinming of Jilin had a team-high 32 points.

"It was the most difficult match we have ever met. We played better in the second half. The three overtime periods test both mental and physical fitness," said Guo Shiqiang, head coach of Liaoning.

Donald Sloan scored a game-high 30 points as Jiangsu beat Shandong 110-90 with six Jiangsu players scoring double-digit points.

In Thursday's other matches, Shanxi defeated Tongxi 92-86. Xinjiang upset Sichuan 111-91.

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