Instant impact

Stephon Marbury's first appearance on a CBA court was in an oversized silver down coat -- in other words, he wasn't playing -- but no doubt his very presence willed his team to a 113-102 victory over Qingdao for its fourth win of the season. Shanxi is now 4-12 heading into its Friday night road game in Jinan, Shandong Province.

Qingdao is now also 4-12. Thus begins Shanxi's climb up the CBA standings.

POSTSCRIPT: Alright Deadspin commentators: you win.