Beijing not ducking for cover after third straight loss

BEIJING - Their losing streak is still alive. Their previously untouched home-court advantage is dead.

Still, the Beijing Ducks remain upbeat after their young guns were honed and tested over the past week.

Relinquishing a 23-point lead and losing their third straight game to the Zhejiang Lions, 118-112, on Wednesday, the Beijing Ducks are still tied atop the standings, thanks in large part to a young roster that contributed heavily to its season-opening run of 13 wins in a row.