Beijing Ducks beat Sichuan Blue Whales 84-73 on Monday, extending their winning streak to nine. Though Jeremy Lin sat on the competition, Zhai Xiaochuan scored court-high 23 points while grabbing nine rebounds. Together with Ekpe Udoh, who put down 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and three blocks, the big-man pair dominated Sichuan's paint. After Monday's victory, Beijing Ducks continue to maintain a spot among the top three on the scores table.

Zhai Xiaochuan of Beijing Ducks shoots the ball in the game against Sichuan Blue Whales in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 20, 2020.

Ekpe Udoh (R) of Beijing Ducks shoots the ball in the game against Sichuan Blue Whales in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 20, 2020.

Jing Hanyi #1 of Sichuan Blue Whales receives the ball in the game against Beijing Ducks in Qingdao, July 20, 2020.

Yuan Tangwen #3 of Sichuan Blue Whales shoots the ball in the game against Beijing Ducks in Qingdao, July 20, 2020.

Fang Shuo (C) of Beijing Ducks shoots the ball in the game against Sichuan Blue Whales in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 20, 2020.