Melo Trimble (R) of Shanghai Sharks goes for a lay-up during the 37th round match between Sichuan Blue Whales and Shanghai Sharks at the 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
Jordan Crawford (C) of Sichuan Blue Whales shoots during the 37th round match between Sichuan Blue Whales and Shanghai Sharks at the 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
Eric Bledsoe (R) of Shanghai Sharks goes for a basket during the 37th round match between Sichuan Blue Whales and Shanghai Sharks at the 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
Marlain Veal (R) of Sichuan Blue Whales shoots during the 37th round match between Sichuan Blue Whales and Shanghai Sharks at the 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)
Brandon Jefferson (R) of Tianjin Pioneers breaks through during the 37th round match between Tianjin Pioneers and Qingdao Eagles at 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in north China's Tianjin, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
Brandon Jefferson (C) of Tianjin Pioneers breaks through during the 37th round match between Tianjin Pioneers and Qingdao Eagles at 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in north China's Tianjin, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ran)
Zou Yuchen (C) of Beijing Royal Fighters goes for a lay-up during the 37th round match between Beijing Royal Fighters and Zhejiang Lions at 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)