Round 8: Heat keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Vietnamese Heat as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Heat defeated 8th ranked Thailand Tigers in Saigon 98-81. Heat dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 38. American power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Evan Gilyard II (178-1998, college: UMKC) contributed with 20 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Augustus Stone (193, college: St.Thomas, FL) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Tigers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heat have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with NS Matrix. Tigers at the other side stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Tigers will play next round against Valientes trying to get back on the winning streak. Heat will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked HK Eastern in Hong Kong.
Important game to mention about took place in Singapore. First ranked Hong Kong HK Eastern (7-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Singapore Singapore S. (5-4) 85-83 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Singapore S.. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian-Australian swingman Dominic Gilbert (198, college: UBC, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Chris McLaughlin who added 21 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American swingman Kentrell Barkley (195-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 26 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Despite that victory HK Eastern went down to third position due to points difference. Singapore S. at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. HK Eastern will play against league's leader Heat in Saigon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Singapore S. will play on the road against Macau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Zamboanga City was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Macau Macau (4-5) played at the court of sixth ranked Filipino Valientes (4-5). Valientes defeated Macau 92-82 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Antonio Hester who scored that evening 21 points and 9 rebounds. Valientes' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds by Isaiah Wade did not help to save the game for Macau. Valientes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Macau. Valientes will meet bottom-ranked Tigers (#8) in the next round. Macau will play against Singapore S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Louvre S. was smashed by NS Matrix on the road 89-51.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by DeQuan Abrom of Macau.

Saigon Heat - Tigers 98-81

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Vietnamese Heat as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Heat defeated 8th ranked Thailand Tigers in Saigon 98-81. Heat dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers' 38. American power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Evan Gilyard II (178-1998, college: UMKC) contributed with 20 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Augustus Stone (193, college: St.Thomas, FL) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Kittitep Dasom (179-1996) added 18 points in the effort for Tigers. Five Heat and four Tigers players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Heat have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with NS Matrix. Tigers at the other side stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Tigers will play next round against Valientes trying to get back on the winning streak. Heat will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked HK Eastern in Hong Kong.
Top scorers:
Saigon Heat: J.Combs 25+11reb+2ast, E.Gilyard II 20+2reb+5ast, J.Holder 17+2reb+2ast, H.Thomas 12+4reb+2ast, T.Waale 11+3reb, K.Dang Tran 4+7reb+2ast
Tigers: A.Stone 23+5reb+4ast, D.Kittitep 18+2reb+1ast, J.Nouchanthavong 14+4reb+1ast, W.Vedder 12+6reb+1ast, D.Wuttipong 6+3reb+2ast, S.Takamin 2

NS Matrix - Louvre S. 89-51

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Malaysian NS Matrix (8-2) crushed at home 7th ranked Indonesian Louvre S. (1-8) 89-51 on Friday. NS Matrix dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Louvre S.'s 20. They outrebounded Louvre S. 45-20 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American center Tevin Glass (203-1994, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) supported him with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four NS Matrix players scored in double figures. NS Matrix's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by American-Indonesian Jamarr Johnson (198-1988, college: Widener) did not help to save the game for Louvre S.. American Marcus Hammonds (196-1987, college: TAMUCC) added 18 points for the guests. NS Matrix have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Malaysian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Saigon Heat. Louvre S. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. NS Matrix will meet at home bottom-ranked Tigers (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Louvre S. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
NS Matrix: T.Glass 23+8reb+5ast, C.Ting 16+5reb, A.Williams 14+9reb+3ast, I.Williams 13+5reb+3ast, O.Xian-Fu 6+1reb+1ast, T.Kuek 5+1reb+2ast
Louvre S.: M.Hammonds 18+3reb+2ast, J.Johnson 14+8reb+2ast, Y.Tuasela 7+2reb+1ast, E.Enguio 5+2reb, P.Raylly 3+1reb+1ast, D.Silva Francisco 2+2reb

Singapore S. - HK Eastern 83-85

Important game to mention about took place in Singapore. First ranked Hong Kong HK Eastern (7-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Singapore Singapore S. (5-4) 85-83 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Singapore S.. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian-Australian swingman Dominic Gilbert (198, college: UBC, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Canadian center Chris McLaughlin (208, college: Victoria) who added 21 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four HK Eastern players scored in double figures. American swingman Kentrell Barkley (195-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 26 points, 8 assists and 6 steals and his fellow American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Despite that victory HK Eastern went down to third position due to points difference. Singapore S. at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. HK Eastern will play against league's leader Heat in Saigon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Singapore S. will play on the road against Macau and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
HK Eastern: D.Gilbert 28+7reb+7ast, C.McLaughlin 21+9reb+1ast, O.Bassett 14+5reb+3ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 14+7reb+2ast, L.Ka-Hin 5, S.Chan 3+3reb+2ast
Singapore S.: K.Barkley 26+2reb+8ast, C.Gettys 22+10reb, X.Alexander 20+3reb+3ast, D.Goh 8+5reb+4ast, K.Lim 4+1reb, M.Jun-Hao 3+5reb

Zamboanga - Macau 92-82

The game in Zamboanga City was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Macau Macau (4-5) played at the court of sixth ranked Filipino Valientes (4-5). Valientes defeated Macau 92-82 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL, agency: Rigorer Korea Agency) who scored that evening 21 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Mario Chalmers (188-1986, college: Kansas) supported him with 19 points and 7 assists. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Valientes players scored in double figures. Valientes' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds by Isaiah Wade (201-1998, college: UCO) did not help to save the game for Macau. DeQuan Abrom (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) added 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Valientes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Macau. Valientes will meet bottom-ranked Tigers (#8) in the next round. Macau will play against Singapore S. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamboanga: A.Hester 21+9reb+2ast, M.Chalmers 19+3reb+7ast, S.Mohamed 12+7reb, R.Lingganay 11+4reb+4ast, J.Arthur 9+3reb+2ast, K.James 9+4ast
Macau: D.Abrom 27+6reb+5ast, I.Wade 24+14reb+1ast, J.Leung 18+3reb+6ast, C.Pong 8+3reb, D.Hamilton 5+10reb+2ast, Y.Baijia 0



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