Jiangsu wins 5th straight by beating Beijing

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Traditional powerhouse Jiangsu edged Beijing 124-122 on the road to extend the winning streak to five games in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Sunday.

Jiangsu started the game well thanks to the scoring from Marshon Brooks and local center Li Yuanyu.

The visitors carried a lead of 13 points into the last period, only to see Beijing cut it to four with less than one minute left. However, the Jiangsu cagers were strong from the freethrow line to secure the victory.

Guard Brooks had a game-best 39 points and Miroslav Radulica added 23 points and eight rebounds for Jiangsu, while Beijing Aaron Jackson made 25 points and Zhai Xiaochuan had 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Another title-contender Liaoning harvested an easy victory by overwhelming Sichuan 123-91. Sichuan, who won the CBA title in 2016, swallowed the 12th straight loss.

Jiangsu moved up to the second place on the rankings, while Liaoning stood on the third.

In the Guangdong derby, Guangdong outscored Shenzhen 126-111. Former NBA forward Yi Jianlian had 24 points and 16 rebounds.

In other games on Sunday, Shanxi defeated Shandong 128-114, Guangzhou edged Shanghai 118-114, Qingdao breezed past Tianjin 126-111. Enditem