CHN – DongGuan back to winning ways; No stopping Xinjiang

BEIJING (CBA) - Lebanese-American Jackson Vroman struck a purple patch to bring DongGuan back to winning ways with a 113-105 win over Foshan at home as league leaders Xinjiang extended their grip on top of the leader board with an 86-70 away triumph against defending champions Guangdong in CBA action on Sunday.

Vroman scored 27 points, had 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Brian Goorjian’s team and Zhang Kai added 23 points. Nigerian import Josh Akognon accounted for 17 points and Qiu Biao had 13.

Taipei international Chen Hsin-an had an impressive all-round game with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Stephon Marbury’s game-high 37 points was a consolation for Foshan. Marbury also had 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

American duo shine for Xinjiang

Americans Quincy Douby -- with a game-high 21 points – and James Singleton, with a double double – 19 points and 17 rebounds –- led the way for Xinjiang against Guangdong.

Mongol Mengke Bateer also collected a double double, scoring 10 points and securing a dozen rebounds for Xinjiang.
Chen Jiang Hua’s 15 points was the highest for Guangdong.

Abbaas’ effort in vain

Jordanian international Zaid Abbaas’ 26 points and 8 rebounds went in vain as Jiangsu staged a 31-19 rally in the fourth quarter to beat Beijing 107-101.
Jerome Moiso had 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side.

Shanxi win in Overtime

Leon Rodgers poured in a mammoth 53 points to lead Shanxi Zhongyu to a 140-129 win in Overtime against higher ranked Zhejiang Lions.

Jordanian international Sam Daghlas contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists in the win.

Peter John Ramos’ 38 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks led the Lions.

CBA Round 23 results

TianJin R. – Zhejiang C. 97-104; Guandong – Xinjiang 70-86; Liaoning – Shanghai 95-113; Jiangsu – Beijing 107-101; Jilin – Bayi 100-97; DongGuan – Foshan 113-105; Shandong – Fujian 94-81; Zhejiang G.L. – Shanxi Zh. 129-140 (OT)

CBA Standings

1. Xinjiang Flying Tigers 20-1
2. DongGuan Leopards 18-4
3. Guangdong Tigers 15-7
4. Jiangsu Dragons 13-9
5. Beijing Ducks 12-10                
6. Zhejiang Golden Lions 12-10
7. Bayi Rockets 12-10
8. Shandong Flaming Bulls 11-10
9. Zhejiang Cyclones 11-11
10. Liaoning Hunters 10-12
11. Jilin Northeast Tigers 9-13
12. Shanghai Sharks 9-13
13. Foshan 8-13
14. Qingdao Double Star 8-13
15. Shanxi Zhongyu 7-14
16. Fujian Xunxin 5-17
17. TianJin Rongcheng 4-17

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