The addition of Jared Sullinger also gives coach Dwane Casey the opportunity to try out some spacier lineups. Lowry and DeRozan can succeed on a big stage—they both won Olympic gold over the summer.

Jared Sullinger and Zou Yuchen scored 21 points apiece for the Royal Fighters. Grant Riller added 19 points and 7 assists. The Shanxi Loongs smashed the Guangdong Southern Tigers 116-101 ...