Sports
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)
