High hopes for Chinese hoops

CBA's continued growth gaining international notice

If not for the traditional Chinese music rocking Beijing's sold-out LeSports Center on Sunday night, the 18,000 fans attending the CBA All-Star Game might have felt like they were watching the NBA showcase at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

From kiss-cam isolations on the jumbotron to a three-point shootout and a halftime slam dunk competition, the extravaganza provided fans with an NBA-caliber feast in an electrifying atmosphere unique on China's sports landscape.