CBA: Zhejiang, Qingdao, Jilin snatch 2nd straight wins of new season
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Wu Qian (C), captain of the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, attempts to break the defense against the Beijing Ducks during their CBA game in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, October 20, 2020. /CFP

Wu Qian (C), captain of the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, attempts to break the defense against the Beijing Ducks during their CBA game in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, October 20, 2020. /CFP

The Zhejiang Golden Bulls, Qingdao Eagles and Jilin Northeast Tigers claimed their second straight victories in the 2020-21 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday.

Zhejiang continued its momentum from shocking defending champions the Guangdong Southern Tigers to sail past the Beijing Ducks 92-75.

After the scores were tied 11-11, Lu Wenbo scored six points in a row as Zhejiang jumped to a 25-15 advantage after the first quarter and never looked back.

Zhejiang players made the most of transition and scored baskets on successive fast breaks, going up by 19 points midway through the second period and leading 48-32 at halftime.

Beijing's newly-signed center Li Muhao got into a foul trouble, suffering his fourth personal foul before halftime, which limited his playing minutes. Li scored a team-high 15 points before fouling out on his Beijing debut.

Zhejiang captain Wu Qian, who posted 39 points and 14 assists in the season opener, was held to 10 points, but other players stepped up.

Six Zhejiang players managed double-digit points, led by Wang Yibo's 19 and Cheng Shuaipeng with 18.

Li Lutong, son of Jiangsu Dragon's coach Li Nan, during the CBA game between the Jilin Northeast Tigers and Jiangsu Dragons, in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, October 20, 2020. /CFP

Li Lutong, son of Jiangsu Dragon's coach Li Nan, during the CBA game between the Jilin Northeast Tigers and Jiangsu Dragons, in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, October 20, 2020. /CFP

The backcourt duo of Jiang Yuxing and Jiang Weize combined for 50 points to lead Jilin to a 110-92 win over the Jiangsu Dragons.

Jilin center Dai Huaibo suffered an ankle injury in a defensive play midway through the third quarter, while returning after a few minutes and hitting a three-pointer at the end of the third quarter.

Jiangsu rookie Zheng Qilong scored 18 points. Coach Li Nan's son Li Lutong entered the list for the first time, contributing four points and two rebounds.

CBA results on October 20:

Guangzhou Long Lions 88-112 Qingdao Eagles

Guangdong Southern Tigers 134-126 Shenzhen Aviators

Jilin Northeast Tigers 110-92 Jiangsu Dragons

Sichuan Blue Whales 89-79 Fujian Sturgeons

Shanghai Sharks 95-88 Shanxi Loongs

Zhejiang Golden Bulls 92-75 Beijing Ducks

(With input from Xinhua)