CBA Roundup: Shanghai extends winning streak, Zhejiang beats Nanjing

Source: Xinhua| 2021-01-02 23:14:05|Editor: huaxia

ZHUJI, China, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Six players scored in double figures to help Shanghai Sharks claim their sixth straight victory after smashing the Sichuan Blue Whales 122-102 in the 26th round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league here on Saturday.

Shanghai had a 16-point lead in the first half, and widened the gap to more than 20 points to seal the victory in the last quarter.

Jimmer Fredette pocketed a game-high 27 points for Shanghai, while Deng Meng and Zong Zan contributed 26 and 20 points respectively. Hamed Haddadi had a triple double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for Sichuan.

Zhao Yanhao scored 30 points to help the Zhejiang Lions beat the Nanjing Monkey Kings 113-100, who suffered a six-game losing streak.

Zhejiang led the game in the first quarter 35-27 before extending the advantage to more than 20 points at halftime. Although Nanjing narrowed the gap to 16 points in the third quarter and initiated a 6-0 run early in the fourth, they were unable to reverse the game.

Hu Jinqiu contributed 21 points for Zhejiang, and Miroslav Radulica added 16. Arnett Moultrie got a team-high 30 points and 18 rebounds for Nanjing, Xiralijan Muhtar bagged 22 points and 14 assists.

Also on Saturday, the Guangdong Southern Tigers smashed a Xinjiang Flying Tigers side that rested key players Zhou Qi and Zeng Lingxu 132-95, bringing Xinjiang's six-game winning streak to a halt. Enditem

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