Round 6 (Regular Season): Adroit lose to Kings

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Basketball Champions League Asia. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

In the game between Top Four teams second ranked Kings (4-1) defeated 4th ranked Singapore Adroit (0-5) 80-64. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Chris Johnson (210-1985, college: LSU) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Malaysian point guard Zhong-Han Wong (183-1997) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kings keep a position of league leader. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix. Kings are looking forward to face league's second-placed Xac Broncos in Ulaanbaatar in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adroit will have a break next round.
In the game between Top Four teams second ranked Kings (4-1) defeated 3rd ranked Thailand Hitech (2-3) 88-82. Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) notched 39 points (!!!) and 4 steals (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Chris Johnson supported him with 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Michael Singletary (198-1988, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Hitech. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kings keep a position of league leader. Hitech at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Kings will play against league's second-placed Xac Broncos in Ulaanbaatar in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hitech will have a break next round.
In the game between Top Four teams third ranked Hitech (2-3) defeated one of their biggest challengers Singapore Adroit (0-5) 96-79. The best player for the winners was Chanatip Jakrawan who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Sergii Pryimak who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hitech maintains third position with 2-3 record having just three points less than leader Kings. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Adroit - Kings 64-80

In the game between Top Four teams second ranked Kings (4-1) defeated 4th ranked Singapore Adroit (0-5) 80-64. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Chris Johnson (210-1985, college: LSU) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Malaysian point guard Zhong-Han Wong (183-1997) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Ukrainian swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kings keep a position of league leader. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix. Kings are looking forward to face league's second-placed Xac Broncos in Ulaanbaatar in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adroit will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kings: C.Johnson 25+7reb+2ast, M.Efevberha 22+3reb+3ast, P.Su 8+2reb+3ast, C.Chen 5+3reb+4ast, C.Lin 4+1reb+1ast, S.Su 4+5reb+2ast
Adroit: Z.Wong 17+6reb+5ast, O.Kolchenko 14+6reb+3ast, H.Ng 9+3reb+1ast, L.Tor 9+2reb+1ast, S.Pryimak 6+5reb, J.Chiam 5+1reb

Hitech - Kings 82-88

In the game between Top Four teams second ranked Kings (4-1) defeated 3rd ranked Thailand Hitech (2-3) 88-82. Kings made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (195-1984, college: CSUN) notched 39 points (!!!) and 4 steals (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and American power forward Chris Johnson (210-1985, college: LSU) supported him with 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Michael Singletary (198-1988, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Hitech. American-Thailand point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) added 25 points. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kings keep a position of league leader. Hitech at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Kings will play against league's second-placed Xac Broncos in Ulaanbaatar in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hitech will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kings: M.Efevberha 39+4reb+2ast, C.Johnson 25+13reb+2ast, P.Wang 10+2reb+1ast, S.Su 7+2reb+3ast, K.Lee 5+2reb+3ast, C.Lin 2
Hitech: F.Lish 25+3reb+1ast, M.Singletary 23+11reb+5ast, E.Ejesu 12+5reb+3ast, M.Morgan 10+7reb+1ast, C.Jakrawan 4+4reb+1ast, R.Watkins 4+4reb

Hitech - Adroit 96-79

In the game between Top Four teams third ranked Hitech (2-3) defeated one of their biggest challengers Singapore Adroit (0-5) 96-79. Hitech looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Chanatip Jakrawan (204-1997) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American-Thailand Moses Morgan (198-1992, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hitech players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds and Malaysian point guard Zhong-Han Wong (183-1997) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hitech maintains third position with 2-3 record having just three points less than leader Kings. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hitech: F.Lish 18+2reb+1ast, C.Jakrawan 16+8reb, M.Singletary 14+4reb+5ast, M.Morgan 14+5reb+4ast, N.Jaisanuk 9+1reb+1ast, E.Ejesu 7+3reb+2ast
Adroit: S.Pryimak 17+8reb+2ast, Z.Wong 15+3reb+4ast, L.Tor 11+1reb, O.Kolchenko 10+6reb+2ast, J.Shay Lin 9+1reb+4ast, Q.Toh 9+3reb+4ast