Stats & Stars

(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-12-20

A review of the chinese basketball association over the past week

Standings (after 12 rounds)

W L

Beijing Ducks 12 0

Guangdong S.Tigers 10 2

Zhejiang Lions 8 4

Zhejiang Golden Bulls 7 4

Xinjiang Flying Tigers 7 4

Shanxi Brave Dragons 6 5

Bayi Rockets 6 5

Dongguan Leopards 7 6

Liaoning Jiebao 6 6

Shandong Golden Lions 6 7

Shanghai Sharks 5 7

Jilin Northeast Tigers 5 7

Fujian SBS 5 8

Qingdao Eagles 4 9

Foshan Longlions 3 9

Jiangsu Dragons 3 9

Tianjin Golden Lions 2 10

Top scorers

1. Lester Hudson

guard, Qingdao Eagles

35.8 points per game

2. J.R. Smith

guard, Zhejiang Golden Bulls

34.5 points

Top rebounders

1. Zaid Abbaas

forward, Fujian SBS

15.8 rebounds per game

2. Olumide Oyedeji

center, Qingdao Eagles

14.7 rebounds

Top assists

1. Osama Daghles

guard, Jilin Northeast Tigers

8.1 assists per game

2. Mengke Bateer

center, Xinjiang Flying Tigers

6.1 assists

Notes

Donewald in danger

The Xinjiang Flying Tigers barely avoided back-to-back losses when they got by Jilin Northeast Tigers 94-89 on Sunday. But the victorious mood was shattered by fans' thunderous chants calling for the head coach Bob Donewald to step down at the home stadium. Before this season tipped off, Xinjiang was ambitious about finally claiming the title after three consecutive runner-up finishes, but its 7-4 record so far has failed to inspire its fans. Local media reported that Xinjiang has already sacked Donewald and former natioanl team coach Jiang Xingquan has taken the position, but the team has not confirmed it. Meanwhile, ESPN columnist Marc Stein tweeted the news that Xinjiang is also considering dismissing former Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin.

(China Daily 12/20/2011 page24)