Defending champions Guangdong smashed Shaanxi 117-82 in a CBA
league match during the weekend, extending their winning streak to
six games.
The two sides played head-to-head in the first quarter to see
Shaanxi leading 20-18. A three-pointer from Wang Shipeng gave
Guangdong a marginal lead of one point.
Home favorite Guangdong strengthened their defense in the second
quarter, and enlarged their advantage to 60-40 before the
break.
Guangdong continued their dominance in the second half and
wrapped up the victory with a margin of 38 points.
Yi Jianlian spearheaded the Guangdong squad with a game-high of
31 points and 15 rebounds. Five other players in Guangdong also
scored double digits in the game.
Crump Brandon nipped 19 points for Shaanxi, while Moore Trey
added 14.
(CRI English 20, 2006)