Defending champions Guangdong Southern Tigers retrieved their
indomitable spirit to beat Liaoning Hunters 98-91 on Wednesday in
the final round of the 2006-07 Chinese Basketball Association
regular season.
Guangdong is set to meet the Shanghai Sharks, who fell to
Beijing Ducks 120-114, in the first round of the playoffs.
Fujian SBS are likely to overtake Shanghai, with the same 47
points but a game in hand, to be played against Jiangsu Dragons on
Thursday, despite their loss to Shandong Lions 117-101 on
Wednesday.
Bayi Rockets also won their final match against Xinjiang Flying
Tigers 106-100 Jilin Northeast Tigers stole the No. 11 spot from
Dongguan New Century after a 117-107 win over last-placed Yunnan
Bulls.
Tying an 41 points, Jilin has the advantage on point differences
since Dongguan lost to Jiangsu 134-127.
Shanxi Zhongyu concluded their first CBA season in their new
home of Taiyuan, defeating Zhejiang Cyclones 123-104 at home.
(Xinhua News Agency February 8, 2007)