BEIJING - The Beijing Ducks defeated the Shanxi Loongs 103-97, while the Liaoning Flying Leopards beat the Guangdong Southern Tigers 106-97 as the two winners kept their winning record intact in four games in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Sunday.

In their match away to Shanxi, Ernest Raden's side scored only 44 points at halftime, while bouncing back in the second half and somewhat unlocking some new methods to win.

Different from their 23 three-pointers in a romp over the Sichuan Blue Whales, Beijing only made four out of 26 attempts behind the arc on Sunday, but some drive-ins and swings not commonly seen before helped them to the win.

Ty Leaf led Beijing's boxscore with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Fan Ziming added 19 points and eight rebounds. Young gun Zeng Fanbo continued to grow at a good pace, taking 16 points. Veteran Fang Shuo once again reminded the league not to sleep on him as the 33-year-old guard made two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.

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Also on Sunday, the Zhejiang Lions defeated the Guangzhou Loong Lions 97-84, the Shandong Heroes eased past the Sichuan Blue Whales 114-101, and the Jilin Northeast Tigers beat the Tianjin Pioneers 102-91

On the Shanxi side, sharpshooter Yuan Shuai scored a game-high 29 points in 45 minutes of action, including four 3-pointers. Xing Zhiqiang took a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, and the power forward showed off his long-range shooting skills by nailing three 3-pointers.

In another notable fixture, defending champion Liaoning rallied past Guangdong, whose new arrival Zhou Qi remained out due to injuries.

Kyle Fogg scored a game-high 33 points, and veteran center Han Dejun grabbed a big double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds, with the 36-year-old surpassing Jiangsu legend Tang Zhengdong in third on all-time rebounds. Zhao Jiwei, who had been absent from the last game against Shanxi, came back to score 10 points and dish out five assists.

Tremont Waters took 22 points and eight assists to lead Guangdong's sheet, and Marshon Brooks added 18 points and six assists. Du Runwang and Hu Mingxuan, who were capped in China's national team this summer, scored 17 and 14 points respectively.

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Beijing, Liaoning and the Shenzhen Aviators (playing one game less) are the only unbeaten teams so far.

Also on Sunday, the Zhejiang Lions defeated the Guangzhou Loong Lions 97-84, the Shandong Heroes eased past the Sichuan Blue Whales 114-101, and the Jilin Northeast Tigers beat the Tianjin Pioneers 102-91.