Published: 12:32, December 21, 2020 | Updated: 07:33, June 5, 2023
CBA: Qingdao win again, Shenzhen beat Guangzhou
By Xinhua

Askia Booker (left) of Shenzhen Aviators competes during the 20th round of the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league between Guangzhou Loong Lions and Shenzhen Aviators, in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang province, Dec 20, 2020. (ZHU ZHENG / XINHUA)

ZHUJI- The Qingdao Eagles defeated Beijing Ducks 102-94 while Shenzhen Aviators edged Guangzhou Loong Lions 98-96 in the 20th round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) here on Sunday.

During the last minutes, Askia Booker of Shenzhen made a three from downtown and a tear-drop shot to kill the game.

The Qingdao Eagles extended their winning streak to four games 

"It's a wonderful game. I felt happy for every one of my team as we triumphed by teamwork. This is just the team basketball that I always emphasized. I hope we can continue this momentum in every game," said Qiu Biao, the head coach of Shenzhen.

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Shenzhen guard Yang Linyi pocketed 22 points, four rebounds and four assists. For Guangzhou, Issac Haas collected 19 points and nine rebounds, and Dallas Moore got 25 points and six assists.

Thanks to the big win over Beijing, Qingdao extended their winning streak to four games.

Fang Shuo (2nd right) of Beijing Ducks reacts during the 20th round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league between Qingdao Eagles and Beijing Ducks, in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang province, Dec 20, 2020. (WU ZHUANG / XINHUA)

Darius Adams finished with 21 points and eight assists for Qingdao, center Liu Chuanxing had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Dakari Johnson scored 12 points and 11 rebounds, Wang Qingming scored 12 points and Zhang Chengyu added 10 points.

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For Beijing, Fang Shuo took a game-high 29 points and eight assists, Jonathan Gibson collected 23 points, Zhai Xiaochuan got 18 points, and Fan Ziming contributed 12 points.