The Guangdong Southern Tigers, in their game one of the best-of-seven CBA playoff finals, thrashed the Bayi Rockets 98-77 at home on Tuesday night.

Du Feng paced Guangdong with 20 points and four assists in the win. Center Yi Jianlian ended in a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Jason Dixon netted 17 points and contributed 9 rebounds.

Chen Ke and Li Ke had 22 points apiece for Bayi. Li Na and Mo Ke managed to gain only 12 and 10 in the loss.