China CBA 03/28 11:35 49 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Liaoning Flying Leopards [1] L 82-101
China CBA 03/25 11:35 48 [12] Shanxi Loongs v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 117-77
China CBA 03/23 11:35 47 [17] Jilin Northeast Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 105-86
China CBA 03/21 11:35 46 [1] Liaoning Flying Leopards v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 113-66
China CBA 03/19 11:35 45 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Jilin Northeast Tigers [17] L 76-93
China CBA 03/17 11:35 44 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Guangdong Southern Tigers [4] L 92-104
China CBA 03/15 11:35 43 [13] Beijing Ducks v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 96-82
China CBA 03/13 11:35 42 [9] Beijing Royal Fighters v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 103-85
China CBA 03/10 11:35 41 [14] Tianjin Pioneers v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 113-93
China CBA 03/07 11:35 40 [13] Beijing Ducks v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 118-75
China CBA 02/05 11:35 39 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Tianjin Pioneers [14] L 84-94
China CBA 02/03 11:35 38 [12] Guangzhou Long-Lions v Sichuan Blue Whales [19] L 125-98
China CBA 01/31 11:35 37 [16] Fujian Sturgeons v Sichuan Blue Whales [19] L 115-109
China CBA 01/29 11:35 36 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shanxi Loongs [14] L 117-123
China CBA 01/26 11:35 35 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Nanjing Monkey King [15] L 100-114
China CBA 01/24 11:35 34 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Tianjin Pioneers [12] L 98-112
China CBA 01/22 11:35 33 [8] Shanghai Sharks v Sichuan Blue Whales [19] L 110-78
China CBA 01/20 12:00 32 [2] Xinjiang Flying Tigers v Sichuan Blue Whales [19] L 121-92
China CBA 01/18 11:35 31 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Beijing Royal Fighters [9] L 102-119
China CBA 01/15 11:35 30 [19] Sichuan Blue Whales v Shandong Heroes [14] W 105-95
China CBA 01/12 11:35 29 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Zhejiang Lions [5] W 107-105
China CBA 01/10 11:35 28 [15] Nanjing Monkey King v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 99-95
China CBA 01/07 11:35 27 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Ningbo Rockets [18] W 108-86
China CBA 01/05 11:35 26 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Guangzhou Long-Lions [13] L 82-108
China CBA 01/03 11:35 25 [5] Zhejiang Lions v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 122-81
China CBA 12/31 11:35 24 [18] Ningbo Rockets v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 106-101
China CBA 12/29 11:35 23 [6] Shenzhen Leopards v Sichuan Blue Whales [20] L 120-108
China CBA 12/26 11:35 22 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Beijing Ducks [8] L 99-109
China CBA 12/24 11:35 21 [20] Sichuan Blue Whales v Liaoning Flying Leopards [3] L 88-116
China CBA 12/22 11:35 20 [2] Zhejiang Golden Bulls v Sichuan Blue Whales [19] L 104-98

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 Blue Whales are a professional basketball team based in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The team was founded in 2005 and has since become one of the most successful teams in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The Blue Whales are known for their fast-paced and high-scoring style of play, which has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league.

The team's logo features a blue whale, which is a nod to the team's home province of Sichuan, which is known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. The team's colors are blue and white, which are also reflected in their uniforms.

Over the years, the Blue Whales have had a number of talented players on their roster, including former NBA players like Hamed Haddadi and Michael Beasley. The team has also had success in the CBA playoffs, reaching the semifinals in 2015 and 2016.

Off the court, the Blue Whales are known for their commitment to community service and charitable causes. The team has organized a number of events and initiatives aimed at promoting youth basketball and supporting local communities in Sichuan.

Overall, the Sichuan Blue Whales are a dynamic and exciting team that has become a fan favorite in the CBA. With a talented roster and a commitment to excellence both on and off the court, the Blue Whales are poised for continued success in the years to come.