ZHUJI, China - The Tianjin Pioneers swept the Fujian Sturgeons 134-80 to snap their losing skid, while the Sichuan Blue Whales handed the Beijing Royal Fighters their fourth consecutive defeat in the Chinese Basketball Association league in Zhuji on Saturday.
Tianjin, which had lost 14 games in a row, jumped to 29-13 up as its sharpshooters poured in a flurry of shots, before setting up a 35-19 advantage at the end of the first quarter
Tianjin, which had lost 14 games in a row, jumped to 29-13 up as its sharpshooters poured in a flurry of shots, before setting up a 35-19 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
In the second period, David James led a 9-0 run for Tianjin, capped by Gu Zeyu's three-pointer that widened their gap to 26 points.
Tianjin continued to be unstoppable after the intermission to clinch its first victory in 15 games. Meanwhile, it's Fujian's eighth straight defeat.
James had a double-double of 39 points and 21 rebounds, and Gu added 16 points. Darius Adams and Thon Maker contributed 27 and 19 points respectively for Fujian.
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Led by Zuo Zhennian's 24 points, seven Sichuan players hit double figures in scoring to help their team overcome an eight-point deficit after the first quarter to win 111-89.
Also on Saturday, the Liaoning Flying Leopards defeated leaders Zhejiang Golden Bulls 114-99, and Dominique Jones guided the Jilin Northeast Tigers to a 125-113 victory over the Nanjing Monkey Kings with a triple-double of 61 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.