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Sichuan Blue Whales
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China CBA 443 Club Friendlies 5 Basketball Matches 2
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China CBA 02/01 12:00 37 [13] Guangzhou Long-Lions v Sichuan Blue Whales [11] W 91-104
China CBA 01/29 07:30 36 [6] Jilin Northeast Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [11] W 111-119
China CBA 01/27 12:00 35 [11] Sichuan Blue Whales v Zhejiang Lions [8] L 108-112
China CBA 01/25 04:30 34 [11] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shanghai Sharks [12] W 136-129
China CBA 01/22 04:30 33 [2] Guangdong Southern Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [10] L 107-92
China CBA 01/19 12:00 32 [11] Sichuan Blue Whales v Beijing Royal Fighters [10] W 97-93
China CBA 01/17 07:30 31 [8] Sichuan Blue Whales v Jilin Northeast Tigers [6] L 107-109
China CBA 01/15 12:00 30 [18] Fujian Sturgeons v Sichuan Blue Whales [9] W 104-113
China CBA 01/13 07:30 29 [9] Sichuan Blue Whales v Guangdong Southern Tigers [2] L 88-114
China CBA 01/09 12:00 28 [9] Sichuan Blue Whales v Tianjin Pioneers [19] W 108-99
China CBA 01/07 07:30 27 [17] Nanjing Monkey King v Sichuan Blue Whales [11] W 97-111
China CBA 01/02 12:00 26 [14] Shanghai Sharks v Sichuan Blue Whales [10] L 122-102
China CBA 12/30 04:00 25 [9] Sichuan Blue Whales v Xinjiang Flying Tigers [4] L 98-103
China CBA 12/28 12:00 24 [19] Tianjin Pioneers v Sichuan Blue Whales [8] L 112-110
China CBA 12/25 11:35 23 [10] Beijing Royal Fighters v Sichuan Blue Whales [8] L 109-105
China CBA 12/23 07:30 22 [8] Sichuan Blue Whales v Nanjing Monkey King [17] W 93-73
China CBA 12/21 03:00 21 [8] Sichuan Blue Whales v Fujian Sturgeons [19] L 113-121
China CBA 12/18 12:00 20 [4] Xinjiang Flying Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [8] L 107-92
China CBA 12/16 11:35 19 [9] Zhejiang Lions v Sichuan Blue Whales [8] W 105-110
China CBA 12/14 07:30 18 [9] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shanxi Loongs [10] W 92-87
China CBA 12/10 04:30 16 [13] Beijing Ducks v Sichuan Blue Whales [11] W 111-113
China CBA 12/07 04:30 15 [5] Zhejiang Lions v Sichuan Blue Whales [11] W 110-112
China CBA 12/05 03:00 14 [10] Sichuan Blue Whales v Zhejiang Golden Bulls [2] L 99-130
China CBA 12/03 12:00 13 [11] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shanghai Sharks [14] W 102-96
China CBA 11/13 04:00 12 [13] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shenzhen Aviators [12] W 100-92
China CBA 11/10 11:30 11 [9] Shanxi Loongs v Sichuan Blue Whales [15] W 103-108
China CBA 11/07 11:35 10 [3] Guangdong Southern Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [14] L 121-90
China CBA 11/05 04:30 9 [15] Sichuan Blue Whales v Beijing Ducks [7] W 81-80
China CBA 11/03 03:00 8 [16] Sichuan Blue Whales v Fujian Sturgeons [19] W 90-80
China CBA 11/01 03:00 7 [14] Sichuan Blue Whales v Zhejiang Lions [11] L 96-97

Wikipedia - Sichuan Blue Whales

The Sichuan Jinqiang Blue Whales (sometimes spelled Whale) (四川金强蓝鲸), also known as Sichuan Jinqiang or Sichuan Jinrong Industry, are a professional basketball team based in Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, which plays in the North Division of the Chinese Basketball Association. The Jinqiang Group is the club's corporate sponsor while its mascot is a blue whale.

In 2016, the team won the CBA Finals in their first appearance in the championship series, defeating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 4–1 in the best of seven series. They became the fifth different club to claim the title in the league's 21 seasons of existence, and the fastest expansion squad to ever do so, winning the title in just their third campaign in the CBA.

History

The team spent the first four years of its existence a member of the higher-tier Chinese National Basketball League, until getting "promoted" ahead of the 2013–14 CBA season, after winning the NBL championship in 2013.

Affectionately referred to by many local fans as the Sichuan Army (川军), the club received international media attention during the 2014–15 CBA season, after signing former NBA All-Star Metta World Peace. Embracing his move to China, the man born as Ron Artest soon gave himself a new name, The Panda's Friend.

The team missed the CBA Playoffs for a second straight year, however, finishing 18th of 20 clubs with a record of 8–30, and despite telling reporters he "had indeed found a bit of inner peace in Sichuan", World Peace headed to Italy after the campaign ended. His departure left the Blue Whales to adopt a different offensive approach for the 2015–16 CBA season.

During the ensuing campaign, Sichuan would reach surprising success by finishing in third place in the regular season standings with a record of 30–8, and earning the third seed in the playoffs. The Blue Whales tied the Xinjiang Flying Tigers for the second-best record in the regular season, and matched up with them in the semi-final round of the playoffs. The team advanced to the 2016 CBA Finals against the Liaoning Flying Leopards after sweeping the Guangsha Lions and the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the first two rounds of the postseason.

During the Finals, the Blue Whales lost their first game against the top-seeded Flying Leopards, before winning four straight contests to claim their first-ever CBA championship. The series was notable for a very controversial situation, however, as a brawl between a group of Sichuan fans and several Liaoning players erupted at a hotel lobby in Chengdu after Game Three. Footage of the incident went viral on numerous Chinese and international websites, and the league received scathing criticism from the country's media. The Blue Whales were fined by the CBA for not providing adequate security, while the Flying Leopards that were involved in the fight were to be disciplined at the start of the following season. Hamed Haddadi would also be the first Asian to not be born in a Chinese providence to be named the CBA Finals MVP in 2016.

The Sichuan basketball team is a professional basketball team based in the Sichuan province of China. The team competes in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league and has a strong reputation for their competitive spirit and skilled players.

The team's colors are red and white, and their mascot is a fierce panda, representing the province of Sichuan. The team is known for their fast-paced and high-scoring style of play, often thrilling fans with their exciting games.

Sichuan has a dedicated fan base that supports them both at home games and on the road. The team has a history of success in the CBA, with several playoff appearances and a strong record of developing talented players.

Overall, the Sichuan basketball team is a respected and competitive force in the CBA, known for their exciting style of play and passionate fan base.