Jiangsu Nangang has extended its winning streak to 12 games, outscoring Shanxi Dongsheng 128-105 in the Chinese Basketball Association league.
Hu Weidong shot 16 for 22, to score a game-high 55 points, including 11 three pointers for Jiangsu Nangang. Zhang Cheng added 21 points and five rebounds. Jiangsu finished the first quarter 25-20, enlarged the cushion to 13-plus before entering the second half 58-45, and never lost their double-digit advantage.
In Hangzhou, Liu Yudong had 29 points and seven rebounds and Li Ke added 18 points and seven rebounds as Bayi Deers trashed Fujian Xunxing 96-76, redeeming their away loss at Fujian.
Shanghai Sharks ended their seven-game losing streak by defeating Henan Jigang 113-95.
Shandong Lions lost to Liaoning 90-102 to suffer their fourth consecutive loss.
(CRI December 13, 2004)