"It was a tough game, especially when we didn't get a good start," Shenzhen coach Wang Jianjun said. "In the second half we defended well and were determined on shots so we could win the game at last."

Despite the loss, Guangzhou coach Juan Antonio Orenga praised his players. "We played well both in offense and defense, and we deserve a win. I'm proud of the team," the Spaniard said.

In another highly anticipated clash on Sunday, Beijing Royal Fighters overcame a 31-17 deficit in the first quarter to beat Shanghai Sharks 112-96.

34-year-old Sun Yue paced Beijing with a game-high 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter where Beijing turned the tables with a 43-25 run.

Sani Sakakini had a double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds. Ju Mingxin and Ray McCallum scored 18 apiece for Shanghai.

Elsewhere, Xinjiang beat Zhejiang Golden Bulls 120-111 to extend their winning streak to eight games, keeping pressure on Guangdong. Liaoning Flying Leopard, with top scorer Lance Stephenson and All-Star guard Guo Ailun being sidelined due to flu, were stunned 122-103 by Zhejiang Lions. Nanjing Monkey Kings edged Jiangsu Dragons 119-111.

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