NBL Round 11 (Regular Season): Hunan is defeated by Guangxi

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Hunan (7-5) and seventh ranked Guangxi (4-8) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Hunan was defeated by Guangxi in a tough game in Changsha 86-90. It was a great evening for American Joe Lawson (200-1992, college: Indianapolis) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) helped adding 15 points and 8 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Guangxi's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Guangxi maintains seventh place with 4-8 record. Hunan at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Hefei.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host HK JinNiu (12-1) defeated second-ranked Hefei (7-5) 89-81. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Michael Ertel II (186-1999, college: UAB) who led the winners and scored 31 points. Scottie James Jr. accounted for 7 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. American Gerry Blakes (193-1993, college: Arizona St.) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Hefei in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. HK JinNiu have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-1 record. Hefei at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Hunan.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host HK JinNiu (12-1) smashed 4th placed Hebei (7-6) 102-78. The best player for the winners was Michael Ertel II who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Trevor Thompson produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for HK JinNiu. They maintain first place with 12-1 record. Loser Hebei keeps the fourth position with six games lost.

In the last two games of round 11 Hebei destroyed Hubei on the opponent's court 102-77. Jiangsu YS unfortunately lost to Jiangxi in a home game 72-76.



Hunan - Guangxi 86-90

The game between third ranked Hunan (7-5) and seventh ranked Guangxi (4-8) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Hunan was defeated by Guangxi in a tough game in Changsha 86-90. It was a great evening for American Joe Lawson (200-1992, college: Indianapolis) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Javion Hamlet (193-1998, college: N.Texas) helped adding 15 points and 8 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Lawson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guangxi's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Dakari Johnson (213-1995, college: Kentucky) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and forward Jiaxin Liu (200-1998) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Five Guangxi and four Hunan players scored in double figures. Guangxi maintains seventh place with 4-8 record. Hunan at the other side dropped to the second position with five games lost. They share it with Hefei.
Top scorers:
Guangxi: L.Joe 17+9reb+1ast, H.Javion 15+2reb+8ast, W.Siqi 14+2reb, P.Zhenglin 12+6reb+4ast, Y.Kai 11+2reb+1ast, G.Djordje 10+9reb+1ast
Hunan: J.Dakari 26+12reb+1ast, L.Jiaxin 22+8reb, S.Grant 15+1reb+7ast, D.Yuxin 10+4reb, J.Pierre 7+2reb+3ast, M.Guodong 4+3reb

HK JinNiu - Hefei 89-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host HK JinNiu (12-1) defeated second-ranked Hefei (7-5) 89-81. HK JinNiu made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. HK JinNiu outrebounded Hefei 35-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. HK JinNiu players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Michael Ertel II (186-1999, college: UAB) who led the winners and scored 31 points. His fellow American import forward Scottie James Jr. (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) accounted for 7 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. American Gerry Blakes (193-1993, college: Arizona St.) came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Xiran Zhang (188-1997) added 16 points and 5 steals respectively for Hefei in the defeat. Five Hefei players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. HK JinNiu have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-1 record. Hefei at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Hunan.
Top scorers:
HK JinNiu: E.II Michael 31+4reb+3ast, D.Jian 13+3reb+3ast, C.Josh 11+5reb+4ast, Y.Wenxue 8+6reb+2ast, L.Duwei 7+2reb, J.Jr. Scottie 7+10reb+6ast
Hefei: Z.Xiran 16+3reb+2ast, A.Dimitrios 15+2reb+3ast, B.Gerry 14+6reb+5ast, P.Radoslav 11+3reb+5ast, L.Zihao 11+4reb+1ast, F.Jiawei 8+2reb+1ast

Hubei - Hebei 77-102

Very expected game when 8th ranked Hubei (1-11) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Hebei (7-6) 102-77 on Tuesday. Hebei outrebounded Hubei 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (199-1998, college: CS Fullerton) who had a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Serbian center Dejan Bjelic (209-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds and guard Xiaoming Wang (190-1995) added 21 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hebei maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. Loser Hubei stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Hebei: A.E.J. 35+16reb+4ast, T.Trevor 15+10reb, W.Davion 11+3reb+2ast, W.Ziqi 11+1reb+1ast, L.Zhanfan 8+6reb, J.Refukati 7+2reb
Hubei: B.Dejan 23+17reb+1ast, W.Xiaoming 21+3reb+3ast, C.Damian 11+3ast, X.Haoyu 7+1reb, X.Shiwei 7+5reb, L.Wantong 4+3reb+3ast

Jiangsu YS - Jiangxi 72-76

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Yannan where sixth ranked Jiangxi (5-7) defeated 5th ranked Jiangsu YS (6-6) 76-72 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was American guard Niven Glover (196-2000) who scored 26 points. His fellow American import point guard Isaiah Briscoe (190-1996, college: Kentucky) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Czech Tomas Kyzlink (198-1993) produced 29 points and 8 rebounds and Slovakian power forward Vladimir Brodziansky (210-1994, college: TCU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Jiangsu YS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jiangxi maintains sixth place with 5-7 record. Loser Jiangsu YS keeps the fifth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Jiangxi: G.Niven 26+4reb+1ast, B.Isaiah 17+8reb+5ast, U.Robert 14+15reb+1ast, W.Yixiong 9+4reb, L.Junwen 8+1reb+2ast, W.Xiangbin 2+7reb+2ast
Jiangsu YS: K.Tomas 29+8reb+3ast, L.Jiange 14+4reb+3ast, B.Vladimir 13+11reb, B.Ondrej 6+5reb+5ast, Y.Chunnan 5+7reb, S.Jianhua 3+2reb+4ast

HK JinNiu - Hebei 102-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in . First ranked host HK JinNiu (12-1) smashed 4th placed Hebei (7-6) 102-78. HK JinNiu made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Michael Ertel II (186-1999, college: UAB) who scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Scottie James Jr. (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four HK JinNiu players scored in double figures. American center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (199-1998, college: CS Fullerton) added 21 points and 4 steals respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for HK JinNiu. They maintain first place with 12-1 record. Loser Hebei keeps the fourth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
HK JinNiu: E.II Michael 24+7reb+5ast, C.Josh 19+6reb+4ast, J.Jr. Scottie 19+6reb+5ast, D.Jian 11+7reb+6ast, S.Chenran 7+1reb+2ast, L.Yiwen 6+1ast
Hebei: A.E.J. 21+3reb+3ast, T.Trevor 18+10reb+5ast, W.Ziqi 12, L.Zhanfan 7+4reb, W.Xuan 6+2reb+2ast, P.Eric 4+1reb+2ast