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Shanghai Sharks Keeps Unbeaten Record Running
Shanghai Sharks Keeps Unbeaten Record Running
Shanghai Sharks kept their unbeaten record at the Chinese Basketball Association league running with a narrow-margin 97-94 victory over Vanguard Aoshen in a ninth round match Sunday, December 17.
Yao Min, the tallest player in China, contributed 40 points, almost half of the total scores for the winners. And it is the first time that Vanguard Aoshen lost at home this season.
The Vanguards jumped to a quick and good start in the first quarter which saw the home team lead the score at 6 to 0. However, with the help of Yao Min, the Sharks traced the score at 12-all after three minutes. Before the final whistle of the first quater, the Vanguards launched several effective attacks and led to the second quarter at 27-21.
The Vanguards still grasped the rhythm of the match and ended the half time at 45-39.
After leading the third quarter 73-68, the home team lost their pace under the pressure of the Sharks, who had a consecutive six points through Yao Min and narrowed their score difference to one point. In the dying seconds, two penalties through Zhang Wenqi sealed the victory for the visitors.
In other games of the day, Jiangsu Dragons beat Beijing Ducks 89-85, Guangdong Hongyuan defeated Shandong Flaming Bulls 117-105, Liaoning Hunters trounced Zhenjiang Cyclone 110-101, Bayi Rockets outplayed Shenyang Army 113-98 and Jilin Northeast Tigers beat
Jinan Army 139-94.
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