| Champions |
Guangdong Southern Tigers (8th title) |
|---|---|
| Runners-up | Shandong Lions |
| Semifinalists |
Beijing Ducks Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| Teams | 17 |
| Games played | 32 (Regular season) |
| Dates | November 24, 2012 – March 29, 2013 |
| Top seed | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| TV | CCTV-5 |
| Awards | |
| MVP |
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| Statistical leaders | |
| Points |
32.0
|
| Rebounds |
16.6
|
| Assists |
9.1
|
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13–14 →
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The 2012–13 CBA season was the 18th CBA season. This season began on November 24, 2012.
All teams except Bayi Rockets can have two foreign players, while the bottom 5 teams of last season have an extra right to sign an Asian player. The rule of using players in each game is described in this chart:
+ Including players from Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei.
++ If teams waive their rights to sign the extra Asian player, they may use foreign players for 7 quarters collectively.
+++ Only 1 allowed in the 4th quarter.
The following players were named the Domestic and Foreign Players of the Week.