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Ty Lawson leads Fujian in stunning 114-77 win over Shenzhen in CBA

Xinhua | Updated: 2019-12-16 10:13

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SHENZHEN, China - Ty Lawson scored a game-high 35 points as Fujian Sturgeons thrashed Shenzhen Aviators 114-77 on road in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league here on Sunday.

Lawson dished out 12 assists. Dante Cunningham had 20 points plus 20 rebounds for Fujian. He Xining had 16 points for Shenzhen.

"It is a bitter defeat for us," Shenzhen's coach Wang Jianjun said after the match.

"We had not fully prepared for the difficulties we could encounter during the game. We didn't do well in defense and rebounds," Wang added.

Fujian dominated the paint with 57 rebounds compared to Shenzhen's 34. The visitors were 56 percent on shooting and the hosts were only 34.

Fujian stormed to a 13-6 run to lead the first quarter 26-13. The visitors outscored the hosts 34-13 in the second and the game was already over when Fujian led 60-26 into the halftime. The second half turned to be a training session and Fujian held their advantage to seal the victory.

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