Round 4: Fubon Braves lose against Formosa

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the ASEAN League and who belongs to weaker ones. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position, derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Taiwanese Fubon Braves (4-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Formosa D. (2-4) 88-80 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Fubon Braves. Formosa D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jerran Young (198-91, college: Wright St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals and the other American import guard Anthony Tucker (193-89, college: MSU Moorhead) who added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar (226-92, college: N.Mexico St.) responded with 9 points and 19 rebounds. Formosa D. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Macau and Zhuhai. Fubon Braves at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mono Vampire. Fubon Braves will play next round against Singapore Slingers trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Formosa D. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Singapore Slingers at home.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Thailand Mono Vampire as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mono Vampire smashed bottom-ranked Hong Kong Hong Kong ELL in Bangkok 98-75. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Michael Singletary (198-88, college: Texas Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Ryan Watkins supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Even 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Trey Kell (193-96, college: San Diego St., agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Hong Kong ELL. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Alab Pilipinas. Hong Kong ELL at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Hong Kong ELL will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Mono Vampire will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Saigon Heat on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Thailand Mono Vampire (4-1) in Manila on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Filipino Alab Pilipinas (4-1) 96-73. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nick King fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Tyler Lamb produced 22 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alab Pilipinas have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Filipino champion used an opportunity after Mono Vampire lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Mono Vampire. Alab Pilipinas will meet at home Zhuhai (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Mono Vampire will play against Saigon Heat (#9) and hope to secure a win.
A very interesting game took place in Changhua City. It ended with only one-point home defeat of 6th ranked Taiwanese Formosa D. (2-4) to fourth ranked Filipino Alab Pilipinas (4-1) 100-99 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Formosa D.. It was a very good performance for Samuel Deguara who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Alab Pilipinas have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Filipino champion used an opportunity after Mono Vampire lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Formosa D. at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Alab Pilipinas' next round opponent will be Zhuhai (#7) where they are favorite. Formosa D. will play against Singapore Slingers and hope to win that game.
Important game to mention about took place in Macau. Seventh ranked Zhuhai (2-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Macau (2-4) 94-91 in the fight for the fourth place. Worth to mention a great performance of Julian Boyd who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds. Zhuhai moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Formosa D. and Macau. Zhuhai will face higher ranked Alab Pilipinas (#3) in Manila in the next round and it may be the game of the week.

In the last game of round 4 Zhuhai lost to Singapore S. on the opponent's court 72-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists by Xavier Alexander of Singapore S..

Alab Pilipinas - Mono Vampire 96-73

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Thailand Mono Vampire (4-1) in Manila on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Filipino Alab Pilipinas (4-1) 96-73. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Alab Pilipinas made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Mono Vampire turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Alab Pilipinas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Nick King (201-95, college: MTSU) fired 24 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Maltese center Samuel Deguara (225-91) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Four Alab Pilipinas players scored in double figures. American-Thailand guard Tyler Lamb (196-91, college: LBSU) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Michael Singletary (198-88, college: Texas Tech) added 17 points (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alab Pilipinas have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Filipino champion used an opportunity after Mono Vampire lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Mono Vampire. Alab Pilipinas will meet at home Zhuhai (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Mono Vampire will play against Saigon Heat (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alab Pilipinas: N.King 24+5reb+3ast, S.Deguara 20+10reb, K.Wyatt 13+4reb+5ast, B.Rosser 11+4reb, J.Brickman 8+8reb+10ast, J.Gray 6+4reb+2ast
Mono Vampire: T.Lamb 22+6reb+3ast, M.Singletary 17+4reb+1ast, P.Knowles 9+3reb+3ast, M.Morgan 9+3reb+2ast, C.Ananti 6+1reb, R.Watkins 4+11reb+1ast

Macau - Zhuhai 91-94

Important game to mention about took place in Macau. Seventh ranked Zhuhai (2-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Macau (2-4) 94-91 in the fight for the fourth place. Zhuhai forced 24 Macau turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Julian Boyd (201-90, college: LIU Brooklyn) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import guard Douglas Herring-Jr (191-87, college: Utica) who added 25 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Zhuhai players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-92, college: Sacramento St.) responded with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward Brandon Edwards (198-91, college: UT Arlington) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Zhuhai moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Formosa D. and Macau. Zhuhai will face higher ranked Alab Pilipinas (#3) in Manila in the next round and it may be the game of the week.
Top scorers:
Zhuhai: J.Boyd 26+17reb+2ast, D.Herring Jr. 25+9reb+7ast, S.Ewing 20+1reb+1ast, C.Cai 13+2reb+2ast, K.Tang-Zhi 8+3reb+3ast, Y.HU 2+4reb+1ast
Macau: M.McKinney 26+7reb+9ast, K.Manigault 23+9reb+5ast, B.Edwards 21+15reb+1ast, J.Leung 9+2reb+3ast, Z.Liu 8+2ast, K.Tong Lai 2+5reb

Formosa D. - Fubon Braves 88-80

Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Taiwanese Fubon Braves (4-3). They were defeated by sixth ranked Formosa D. (2-4) 88-80 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Fubon Braves. Formosa D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jerran Young (198-91, college: Wright St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals and the other American import guard Anthony Tucker (193-89, college: MSU Moorhead) who added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side Indian-Canadian center Sim Bhullar (226-92, college: N.Mexico St.) responded with 9 points and 19 rebounds and Costa Rican-Belizean forward Charles Garcia (208-88, college: Seattle) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Fubon Braves players scored in double figures. Formosa D. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Macau and Zhuhai. Fubon Braves at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mono Vampire. Fubon Braves will play next round against Singapore Slingers trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Formosa D. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Singapore Slingers at home.
Top scorers:
Formosa D.: A.Tucker 25+5reb+9ast, T.Chang 21+4reb+2ast, J.Young 19+16reb+8ast, S.Wei Wu 6+2reb, J.Tolbert 6+13reb, C.Yang 5+2reb+3ast
Fubon Braves: J.Lin 23+1reb+1ast, O.Mayo 20+5reb+2ast, C.Garcia 14+13reb+1ast, W.Tsai 10+4reb+5ast, S.Bhullar 9+19reb+2ast, W.Tseng 2+4reb+3ast

Formosa D. - Alab Pilipinas 99-100

A very interesting game took place in Changhua City. It ended with only one-point home defeat of 6th ranked Taiwanese Formosa D. (2-4) to fourth ranked Filipino Alab Pilipinas (4-1) 100-99 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Formosa D.. Alab Pilipinas players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a very good performance for Maltese center Samuel Deguara (225-91) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Nick King (201-95, college: MTSU) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Anthony Tucker (193-89, college: MSU Moorhead) replied with a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and his fellow American import forward Jordan Tolbert (201-92, college: SMU) added 25 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Formosa D.Five Alab Pilipinas and four Formosa D. players scored in double figures. Alab Pilipinas have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Filipino champion used an opportunity after Mono Vampire lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Formosa D. at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Alab Pilipinas' next round opponent will be Zhuhai (#7) where they are favorite. Formosa D. will play against Singapore Slingers and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Alab Pilipinas: S.Deguara 20+9reb, N.King 19+3reb+5ast, K.Wyatt 17+5reb+3ast, J.Brickman 12+2reb+12ast, L.Domingo 10+7reb, L.Vigil 9+5reb+1ast
Formosa D.: J.Tolbert 25+9reb+3ast, A.Tucker 22+11reb+11ast, C.Yang 14+5reb+2ast, T.Chang 13+1reb+3ast, L.Tien 10+2reb, S.Wei Wu 9

Mono Vampire - Hong Kong ELL 98-75

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Thailand Mono Vampire as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mono Vampire smashed bottom-ranked Hong Kong Hong Kong ELL in Bangkok 98-75. Mono Vampire made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Michael Singletary (198-88, college: Texas Tech) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Ryan Watkins (206-91, college: Boise St., agency: Two Points) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Singletary is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Mono Vampire players scored in double figures. Even 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Trey Kell (193-96, college: San Diego St., agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Hong Kong ELL. Forward Brandon Costner (206-87, college: NC State) added 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Alab Pilipinas. Hong Kong ELL at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Hong Kong ELL will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Mono Vampire will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Saigon Heat on the road.
Top scorers:
Mono Vampire: M.Singletary 24+14reb+2ast, R.Watkins 17+8reb+1ast, F.Jones-Goldstein 15+3reb+3ast, T.Lamb 14+6reb+5ast, M.Morgan 10+2reb+1ast, C.Ananti 9+2reb
Hong Kong ELL: T.Kell 26+8reb+7ast, B.Costner 19+12reb+4ast, M.Holyfield 18+14reb, S.Guinchard 6+1reb, K.Lee 4+1reb+5ast, J.Siu 2+1reb+1ast

Singapore S. - Zhuhai 76-72

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Chinese Zhuhai (2-4) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked Singapore Singapore Slingers (1-1) 76-72 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Xavier Alexander (198-88, college: S.Nazarene) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and center Anthony McClain (211-88, college: Cincinnati) who added 19 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Four Singapore Slingers players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Steven Thomas (204-81, college: MTSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 20 rebounds and guard Douglas Herring Jr. (191-87, college: Utica) scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Zhuhai's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Singapore Slingers left bottom position moving up to eighth place. Loser Zhuhai dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Singapore Slingers will face higher ranked Formosa D. (#4) in Changhua City in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zhuhai will play on the road against Alab Pilipinas in Manila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Singapore S.: X.Alexander 23+14reb+10ast, A.McClain 19+15reb, M.Elliott 15+8reb+1ast, K.Chiang Goh 10+9reb+4ast, W.Meng Kwek 7+1reb, J.Yuan Lim 2
Zhuhai: D.Herring Jr. 21+6reb+5ast, C.Cai 13+2reb, S.Thomas 12+20reb+2ast, J.Boyd 9+12reb, Y.HU 6+5reb+1ast, K.Tang-Zhi 5+1reb



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