Liaoning, Guangdong bag men's basketball opening wins at National Games

DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The men's basketball tournament for the adult group at the 15th Chinese National Games tipped off Tuesday, with defending champion Liaoning and host Guangdong securing opening victories.

Liaoning began its title defense by defeating Jilin 118-68 in Group I, while Guangdong beat Shandong 87-71 in Group II.