Round 3 (Regular Season): Johor Tigers hand first loss to Dewa United

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Indonesian Dewa United (3-1) against Malaysian Johor Tigers on Thursday night. Dewa United were edged by Malaysian Johor Tigers (1-3) 90-87. It was a good game for American guard Scottie Lewis (196-2000, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists for Dewa United. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Important game to mention about was the one when Thailand Hitech (2-2) saved a 2-point victory edging Malaysian Johor Tigers (1-3) 91-89 in the game for the second place. It was a great evening for American-Thailand point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Chanatip Jakrawan helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
An interesting game for Pilots (3-0) which played against Kings (0-2). Pilots had an easy win 110-85. It was an exceptional evening for Setric Millner Jr who led the winners and scored 31 points and 5 rebounds. Jalen Harris came up with 28 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Kings in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pilots will again meet Kings (#4) in the next round. Kings will play against Xac Broncos and hope to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 3 Hitech was beaten by Dewa United 99-94. Pilots destroyed South China 99-80.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Chun-Hong Ting of Johor Tigers.



Pilots - Kings 110-85

An interesting game for Pilots (3-0) which played against Kings (0-2). Pilots had an easy win 110-85. Pilots outrebounded Kings 46-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pilots looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Setric Millner Jr (198-2000, college: Toledo, agency: Inception Sports) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import center Alec Brown (216-1992, college: Green Bay) accounted for 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) came up with 28 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) added 18 points respectively for Kings in the defeat. Four Kings players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pilots will again meet Kings (#4) in the next round. Kings will play against Xac Broncos and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pilots: M.Setric 31+5reb, B.Alec 21+13reb+1ast, T.Kuan 10+2reb+4ast, A.Will 8+13reb+1ast, C.Li 8+2reb+3ast, L.Chen 8+1reb+1ast
Kings: J.Harris 28+5reb+3ast, J.Gardner 18+3reb+3ast, L.Yan-Ting 12+2reb, L.Joseph 11+3reb+3ast, J.Tolbert 5+7reb+1ast, L.Kai-Yan 5+4reb+1ast

Dewa United - Hitech 99-94

Dewa United beat the opponent Bangkok 99-94 on Wednesday night. Dewa United made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Dewa United outrebounded Hitech 48-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 19 rebounds. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) accounted for 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Dewa United's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American-Thailand point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Accheaus Fields (189-1997, college: Averett) added 22 points respectively for Hitech in the defeat. Four Hitech players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: G.Troy 35+7reb+1ast, I.Joshua 24+19reb+1ast, R.Disi 12+2reb+4ast, D.Saputra 9+1reb, E.Junior 8+6reb+1ast, C.DJ 5+8reb+14ast
Hitech: F.Lish 24+5reb+2ast, F.Accheaus 22+4reb+1ast, S.Rodgers 15+2reb, E.Ejesu 10+6reb, F.Eric 9+5reb+3ast, J.Chanatip 4+6reb+3ast

Johor Tigers - Dewa United 90-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Indonesian Dewa United (3-1) against Malaysian Johor Tigers on Thursday night. Dewa United were edged by Malaysian Johor Tigers (1-3) 90-87. It was a good game for American guard Scottie Lewis (196-2000, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 30 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) contributed with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists and American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Dewa United. Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: L.Scottie 30+5reb+3ast, H.Ahmed 24+5reb+5ast, A.Geramipoor 17+6reb, C.Lim 5+2reb+3ast, T.Chun-Hong 4+5reb+2ast, M.Suresh 3+3reb+2ast
Dewa United: S.Dio 19+2reb+1ast, D.Cooper 18+7reb+13ast, T.Gillenwater 16+5reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 16+8reb+1ast, D.Rio 14+4reb+3ast, K.Bryan 2

Pilots - South China 99-80

Rather expected game when Hong Kong South China (1-3) was smashed by Taiwanese Pilots (3-0) 99-80 on Thursday. Pilots dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to South China's 40. They outrebounded South China 44-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Pilots looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by South China's players. It was an exceptional evening for American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. American center Alec Brown (216-1992, college: Green Bay) accounted for 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winning side. Pilots' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cameroonian forward Rodrigue Andela (203-1999, college: Oregon St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and Canadian-Hong Kong guard Glen Yang (193-1996, college: Mount Royal, agency: Slash Sports) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for South China in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pilots will meet Kings (#4) in the next round. South China will play against Kings in Taipei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pilots: A.Will 19+14reb+3ast, B.Alec 16+11reb+5ast, M.Setric 16+5reb+4ast, C.Lu 15+2reb+4ast, C.Chen 9+4reb+5ast, C.Li 9+3ast
South China: G.Yang 20+4reb+4ast, R.Andela 18+14reb, K.Davenport 15+6reb+2ast, T.Choi-Kwan 13+1reb+2ast, N.Tommy 7+1reb+2ast, T.Cham-Yuen 5+4ast

Hitech - Johor Tigers 91-89

Important game to mention about was the one when Thailand Hitech (2-2) saved a 2-point victory edging Malaysian Johor Tigers (1-3) 91-89 in the game for the second place. Hitech outrebounded Johor Tigers 42-28 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American-Thailand point guard Frederick Lish (175-1988, college: USA) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 rebounds. Power forward Chanatip Jakrawan (204-1997) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Chun-Hong Ting (193-1996) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Hitech: L.Frederick 16+5reb+2ast, C.Jakrawan 13+5reb+4ast, A.Fields 13+5reb+1ast, E.Emmanuel 11+7reb, P.Jaimsawad 11, I.Diaby 10+7reb+3ast
Johor Tigers: G.Aaron 23+8reb+1ast, A.Hill 20+5reb+5ast, C.Ting 18+9reb+4ast, S.Lewis 15+1reb+2ast, L.Chee-Wei 5+3ast, O.Xian-Fu 3+2ast