Shenzhen center Shen breaks CBA single-season block record

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Shen Zijie of the Shenzhen Aviators reacts during the match against the Jilin Northeast Tigers at the 2020-21 season of the CBA league in Zhuji, China, on March 6, 2021. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Despite a 114-95 loss to the Guangdong Southern Tigers on Saturday, Shenzhen Aviators center Shen Zijie made a small piece of history by breaking the CBA's single-season block record.

Shen finished with 20 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks against Guangdong. The 23-year old center has tallied 131 blocks so far this season, surpassing the previous record of 126 set by Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming, who currently presides over the CBA.

Yao registered his 126 blocks in just 22 games, while Shen played a total of 45 matches to set his new record.

Shen has averaged 16.9 points, 11.5 boards and 2.9 blocks this season. His Shenzhen side are ranked eighth among the 19 CBA teams with a 26-22 win-loss record.

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