CBA Roundup: Qingdao upset Liaoning, Jilin avoid straight loss
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Darius Adams of the Qingdao Eagles celebrates winning the CBA match against the Liaoning Flying Leopards in Qingdao, China, December 17, 2019.

Darius Adams of the Qingdao Eagles celebrates winning the CBA match against the Liaoning Flying Leopards in Qingdao, China, December 17, 2019.

Darius Adams had another magical night on Tuesday.

The Qingdao Eagles guard delivered a sensational 49 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, including a buzzer-beater fade-away jump shot, to carry his team past former champions Liaoning Flying Leopards 103-101 in an 18th round game of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

The two teams drew at 101-101 with 2.4 seconds left. The final shot from Adams bounced twice on the rim, but finally dropped into the basket.

Liaoning star duo Lance Stephenson and Guo Ailun combined for 30 shooting attempts, but only made four of them.

Qingdao moved up to the 11th place in CBA standings, while Liaoning remained in the fourth.

Darius Adams of the Qingdao Eagles launches a shot during the CBA match against the Liaoning Flying Leopards in Qingdao, China, December 17, 2019.

Darius Adams of the Qingdao Eagles launches a shot during the CBA match against the Liaoning Flying Leopards in Qingdao, China, December 17, 2019.

With six players notching double figures, the reigning CBA champions Guangdong Southeast Tigers smashed the Jiangsu Dragons 143-108.

Star player Yi Jianlian posted 27 points plus 15 rebounds for Guangdong and his teammates, Marshon Brooks and Sonny Weems consistently offered help as they contributed 51 points.

The Jilin Northeast Tigers avoided a losing streak after taking down the Shenzhen Aviators 103-101. Jilin shooter Dominique Jones scored 55 points.

Jilin has won five out of their last six games, climbing up to fifth place in the rankings.

Cui Jinming of the Jilin Northeast Tigers tries to split the defense of the Shenzhen Aviators in Changchun, China, December 17, 2019.

Cui Jinming of the Jilin Northeast Tigers tries to split the defense of the Shenzhen Aviators in Changchun, China, December 17, 2019.

Both Beijing teams ended the day with victories. The visiting Beijing Royal Fighters successfully fought back in the last quarter to seal a 99-95 victory over the Shanghai Sharks. The Beijing Ducks breezed past the Zhejiang Lions 105-95 on home court.

Jeremy Lin of the Beijing Ducks in action during the CBA match against the Zhejiang Lions in Beijing, China, December 17, 2019.

Jeremy Lin of the Beijing Ducks in action during the CBA match against the Zhejiang Lions in Beijing, China, December 17, 2019.

The Fujian Sturgeons continued recovering from the terrible start of the season. A 122-103 victory over the Guangzhou Loong Lions extended their winning streak to three games.

Elsewhere, the Nanjing Monkey Kings lost 113-116 to the Tianjin Pioneers, Shandong Heroes defeated Sichuan Blue Whales 119-103, Xinjiang Flying Tigers edged Bayi Rockets 102-97.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency