Shanghai Sharks Beats Jilin Northeast Tigers 113-99

Beijing Ducks Beats Shandong Flaming Bulls 115-107

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Yao Ming scored 23 points to inspire the Shanghai Sharks to a 113-99 win over Jilin Northeast Tigers in a 11th round match of the Chinese Basketball Association league held in Shanghai December 24 night.

The victory was Shanghai Sharks' 11th straight of the league.

Shanghai led 50-40 at the half-time period. Yao Ming, the tallest player in China, also contributed 18 rebounds. The top scorer of Jilin North tigers was Sun jun who collected 35 points.

In Beijing, the host Beijing Ducks overwhelmed Shandong Flaming Bulls 115-107 after drawing 62-62 in the first half. in Qingdao, Shandong province, the guest Guangdong Hongyuan came from half-time 52-58 behind to outclass the Jinan Army 111-103.

The other three matches of 11th round will be held on December 27.