Bayi win opening game after New Year break
(CRIENGLISH.com )
Updated: 2006-02-06 08:58

CBA southern division powerhouse Bayi has snatched their first victory after a two-week Spring Festival break, beating Jiangsu 119-102 in a home game match.

The two teams went head to head in the first quarter to see Jiangsu lead 26-24.

Chen Ke and Li Nan combined forces to post three 3-pointers, giving Bayi a slight one-point edge at the break.

Bayi kept their advantage and wound the match up at 119-102, serving visitors Jiangsu with their 11th loss this season.

Mo Ke has led Bayi with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Li Ke has scored 20 points with eight rebounds, while Hu Ke came in at 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Carlos Dixon has nabbed a team-high of 23 points for Jiangsu. And Hu Xuefeng and Tang Zhengdong have contributed 18 and 11 points respectively.

Bayi's Wang Zhongguang, left, drives the ball past Jiangsu's guard. Bayi beat Jiangsu 119 - 102 in their first game Feb 5, 2006 after Spring Festival.

Jiangsu's coach Hu Weidong gives guidance to his players outside the court during Jiangsu's match against Bayi Feb 5, 2006. Bayi beat Jiangsu 119 - 102.

Bayi's coach A Dijiang watches the his team's game (Bayi) against Jiangsu Feb 5, 2006. Bayi beat Jiangsu 119 - 102.