The Jiangsu Dragons are facing elimination from the CBA playoff
semifinals after losing 97-82 on their home court against last
year's champions Guangdong Southern Tigers Tuesday evening.
The loss also breaks their unbeaten home court record this
season. Jiangsu now trails Guangdong 2-0 in the best 3-of-5
semi-final series.
Yi Jianlian poured in game-high 24 points in the win for the
Southern Tigers. Wang Shipeng contributed 20 points. Dixon Jason
and Du Feng added 14 and 15 points respectively.
Anderson Ferreira paced Jiangsu with 21 points. Tang Zhengdong
ended in only 14 points on 30 percent shooting.
Despite the defeat, Tang has something to cheer for as he had
received several trial offers from NBA teams.
Local media reports say he is likely to be heading for Toronto,
Canada.
(CRI English April 5, 2006)