Zagars scores efficiently in China's CBA as his team wins
Latvian basketball guard Zagars hit five of six two-pointers and all six free throws in 24.5 minutes in China's professional league, and his team won. He left Istanbul's Fenerbahçe this summer.
Latvian basketball guard Zagars has helped his team to a win in China's professional basketball league, the CBA. He left Istanbul's Fenerbahçe in the summer, and he was productive in 24.5 minutes on court.
Zagars made five of six two-point attempts, two of five three-pointers and all six free throws. Those numbers add up to 22 points. He also grabbed four rebounds, had three assists and committed three fouls. He turned the ball over twice and made one steal. His team outscored opponents by eight points while he was on the floor (+8).
What comes next
Already tomorrow, Zagars' team plays the Qingdao Eagles, who have lost both of their games so far this season (0-2). The team has three more games scheduled before the end of the month.
Schmidt's team struggles
Another Latvian, Rolands Schmidt, also plays in the competition. His team, the Ningbo Rockets, began their season with two heavy defeats. The forward recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds in the first game, then 7 points and 8 rebounds in the second.
