Round 8 (Regular Season): Pelita Jaya defeat Metal

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Indonesian Pelita Jaya (4-2) which played against one of their biggest challengers Mongolian Metal (1-5). Second ranked Pelita Jaya managed to get a 10-point victory 92-82. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Metal's 36 and had 24 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Metal only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Metal 43-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Metal helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Filipino forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson, agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Pelita Jaya's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bathuyag A replied with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for Metal. Defending Indonesian champion maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Xac Broncos, which they share with Kings. Metal lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix.
An interesting game for Mongolian Broncos (6-0) which played against 4th ranked Singapore Adroit (0-6). Top-ranked Broncos managed to get a 14-point victory 76-62. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Altangerel Azbayar (202-2005) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds and Ian Miller who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Undefeated Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Xac Broncos maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Pilots. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with six games lost.
An interesting game for Mongolian Broncos (6-0) which played against 3rd ranked Thailand Hitech (2-4). Top-ranked Broncos managed to get a 8-point victory 88-80. The winners were led by Ian Miller who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Broncos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists by Michael Singletary did not help to save the game for Hitech. Undefeated Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Xac Broncos maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Pilots. Hitech at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost.




Metal - Pelita Jaya 82-92

An interesting game for Indonesian Pelita Jaya (4-2) which played against one of their biggest challengers Mongolian Metal (1-5). Second ranked Pelita Jaya managed to get a 10-point victory 92-82. Pelita Jaya dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Metal's 36 and had 24 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Metal only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Metal 43-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Pelita Jaya looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Metal helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Filipino forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson, agency: JCK Sports Group) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Pelita Jaya's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bathuyag A replied with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and Sukhbat Batzorig (192-2000) added 21 points and 4 assists in the effort for Metal. Defending Indonesian champion maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Xac Broncos, which they share with Kings. Metal lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with NS Matrix.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: C.McCullough 27+15reb+5ast, K.McDaniels 18+9reb+3ast, A.Goantara 16+6reb+4ast, A.Rachman 10+4reb+2ast, J.McLaughlin 7+1reb+3ast, V.Kosasih 5+3reb
Metal: B.A. 24+5reb+9ast, S.Batzorig 21+2reb+4ast, M.N. 9+5reb+1ast, E.Z. 9+2reb+4ast, T.Lkhagvajav 8+9reb, P.E. 4+1reb+1ast

Xac Broncos - Adroit 76-62

An interesting game for Mongolian Broncos (6-0) which played against 4th ranked Singapore Adroit (0-6). Top-ranked Broncos managed to get a 14-point victory 76-62. Xac Broncos forced 24 Adroit turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Altangerel Azbayar (202-2005) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU, agency: Diamond Sports) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Ukrainian swingman Sergii Pryimak (204-1996, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Ukrainian center Ihor Serheiev (208-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Xac Broncos maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Pilots. Defending Singapore champion Adroit still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: I.Miller 14+3reb+5ast, T.Elbeg 14+5reb+1ast, A.Azbayar 13+8reb+3ast, J.Tshimanga 10+12reb, S.Enkhbaatar 8+1reb+1ast, T.Monkh-Ochir 6+2ast
Adroit: S.Pryimak 17+10reb+1ast, I.Serheiev 12+10reb+1ast, J.Shay Lin 11+5reb+2ast, Z.Wong 10+4reb+7ast, Q.Hua Choo 6+3reb, O.Kolchenko 5+4reb+3ast

Xac Broncos - Hitech 88-80

An interesting game for Mongolian Broncos (6-0) which played against 3rd ranked Thailand Hitech (2-4). Top-ranked Broncos managed to get a 8-point victory 88-80. The winners were led by American guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Altangerel Azbayar (202-2005) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Broncos players scored in double figures. Broncos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists by American forward Michael Singletary (198-1988, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Hitech. His fellow American import power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) added 16 points and 8 rebounds for Xac Broncos. Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Xac Broncos maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Pilots. Hitech at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: I.Miller 25+5reb+4ast, A.Azbayar 21+6reb+1ast, D.Munkhtuvshin 11+1reb, J.Tolbert 10+10reb+3ast, I.Chuluunbaatar 8+2reb+1ast, B.Barsbold 7+4reb+5ast
Hitech: M.Singletary 24+11reb+8ast, R.Watkins 16+8reb, F.Lish 11+7reb, E.Ejesu 8+9reb+2ast, N.Muangboon 7+3reb+4ast, C.Jakrawan 6+4reb+1ast