TIANJIN, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tianjin Pioneer overturned Sichuan Blue Whale 95-93 in overtime to get its first win of the season on Tuesday in CBA League.
Meng Zikai got a double-double with 26 points plus 10 rebounds and Shi Deshuai added 23 points for Tianjin.
Sichuan established a 72-58 lead at the end of the third quarter, but Tianjin fought back with a 25-11 run in the fourth quarter and tied the game at 83 into overtime.
The host jumped out to a 11-3 run to seal the victory in the overtime. Sichuan's Courtney Fortson got a game-high 29 points and Thomas Robinson got 21 rebounds while Chen Chen contributed 24 points.
Tianjin will play against the league leaders Guangdong Southern Tigers at home on Thursday.
