With definite control over the game, the Beijing Ducks smashed the Guangzhou Loong Lions 105-81 on Saturday, pushing their winning streak to eight games.

Jeremy Lin delivered an all-star performance, 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists to help the team secure third place in the overall ranking.

Heading into the game, both sides played with their existing level. With Jeremy Lin and Ekpe Udoh quickly found their pace, Beijing Ducks established a lead early on.

The Guangzhou Loong Lions only made 10 wins so far this season and thus already said farewell to the playoffs. Things got worse as the team's foreign player Marcus Georges-Hunt had to miss out on the game due to injury.

During the third quarter, Ekpe Udoh's dominance under the basket has played out, and the Beijing Ducks extended the lead to more than 20 points, dragging the game to the garbage time.

Earlier, the Jiangsu Dragons defeated the Sichuan Blue Whales, clinching a 96-76 win.

Antonio Blakeney racked up a game-high 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. His teammate Wu Guanxi also contributed 27 points, shooting 10 out of 16. Jing Hanyi of Sichuan had his shining moments and notched 24 points.

(With input from agencies)

(Cover image: Jeremy Lin of Beijing Ducks makes a layup during the game against Guangzhou Loong Lions in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2020. /VCG)