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BEIJING, Dec. 4-- Zhejiang Golden Bulls, Shanxi Loongs and Xinjiang Flying Tigers all bagged their fourth straight victory on Wednesday, while Fujian Sturgeons chalked up their sixth defeat in a row in the 13rd round of Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Six players from Zhejiang scored double-digits to help the home side smashed Liaoning Leopards 115-104, Marcus Edward Denmon contributes a match-high 34 points. The tight first quarter ended as guard Lu Wenbo of Zhejiang grabbed a offensive rebound and made a layout to help the home side lead by 27-25. Denmon scored two three-pointers consecutively, opening the second quarter with Zhejiang's 14-6 run to enlarge the lead to 41-33. Although Lance Stephenson fought back a 7-0 spurt for Liaoning to cut the deficit to only one points, the hosts bounced back with a 19-9 run and led 60-51 at halftime break. Zhejiang kept high shooting percentage in the second half. Liaoning stormed to a 5-0 run in the fourth quarter but failed to cut the lead, only to see Zhejiang grabbed its fourth straight win. Xinjiang Flying Tigers beat Jiangsu Dragons 116-106 with Zhou Qi opened his button to fire 24 points in the second half. Zhou Qi finished a game-high 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jonathan Gibson of Jiangsu also posted 27 points. Xinjiang made a ruthless 6-0 start to pummel the hosts Jiangsu and it worked as they prevailed 31-17 at the end of the first quarter. Center Miroslav Radulica, who contributed 25 points, led Jiangsu to rally and cut the deficit to six by halftime. | 
