Hosts Bayi Rockets beat the Beijing Ducks 82-78 yesterday to lead the semifinals 2-0.

Mo Ke and Li Nan of the Rockets ended in a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Li Nan contributed 18 points, including 9-of-9 from the charity strip, five rebounds and six assists. Zhang Jinsong and point guard Wang Zhongguang added 11 and 10 points for the host team.

Mengke Bateer had team-high 22 points and 14 rebounds while Williams Nate erupted for 19 points and 14 boards in defeat for the Ducks.