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Liaoning lead Guangdong with 2-0 in CBA playoff semifinals

Xinhua, February 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

Liaoning beat Guangdong 103-88 at home in the second round of Chinese Basketball Association league (CBA) playoffs on Sunday, leading 2-0 in the best-of-five series.

Unlike the last game,Guangdong played well at the beginning of the game. But Liaoning depended on their rebounding advantage to contend against their opponents.Both of the teams played well on defense and pushed more physical. After 24 minutes hard game, The host lead the first half by 51-47.

In the third quarter, Liaoning raised the tempo and being more aggressive. Guangdong, which have several players over 30 years old, can not keep pace with the host. Guangdong were caught by a 10-2 run, and Liaoning make the lead to 16 points. Finally, Liaoning beat the team of Yi Jianlian by 103-88 at the end of game.

Lester Hudson scored game-high 31 points. Shavlik Randolph contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds. Yi Jianlian got team-high 27 points and 10 rebounds for Guangdong. Endit