NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Hunan is defeated by Jiangxi

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Changsha between third ranked Hunan (8-4) and fourth ranked Jiangxi (8-4) on Wednesday night. Hunan was defeated by Jiangxi at home 108-96. Jiangxi outrebounded Hunan 42-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jiangxi shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Niven Glover (196-2000) who added 28 points and 11 assists during the contest. Jiangxi's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) with 40 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jiangxi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Hunan. Jiangxi is looking forward to face Guizhou (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hunan will play against the league's leader HK JinNiu (#1) in Hong Kong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
NBL top team - HK JinNiu (11-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Hebei (7-5) in Hong Kong 114-77. The winners were led by American guard Mason Jones (193-1998, college: Arkansas) who scored that evening 24 points and 5 assists and EJ Anosike supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Ukrainian center Vladyslav Koreniuk (210-1994, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hebei. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated HK JinNiu have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Hebei at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shanghai. HK JinNiu will play against Jiangsu (#8) in Yannan in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hebei will play at home against Hubei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Zhangjiakou (0-12) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 12th consecutive match to eighth ranked Hubei (6-6) 97-75 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Eric Paschall who scored 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Viny Okouo who recorded 24 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hubei have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser Zhangjiakou still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Hubei will meet higher ranked Hebei (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zhangjiakou will play against Jiaozuo (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Hangzhou lost to Hunan on the opponent's court 106-110. Shanghai unfortunately lost to Anhui W. in a home game 91-102. Jiaozuo managed to beat Shandong on the road 101-94. Guizhou defeated Hangzhou on its own court 96-90. Jiangsu was beaten by Hefei in a road game 86-79.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks by Brandon McCoy of Hefei.



Hunan - Hangzhou 110-106

Very expected game in Changsha where 12th ranked Hangzhou (4-8) was defeated by third ranked Hunan (8-4) 110-106 on Monday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hunan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) who scored 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Stephen Zimmerman (211-1996, college: UNLV, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Hunan players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) who recorded 40 points (!!!) and American guard Rob Edwards (196-1997, college: Arizona St.) added 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hunan maintains third position with 8-4 record having just two points less than leader HK JinNiu, which they share with Jiangxi. Hangzhou lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Shandong and Guizhou. Hunan will meet league's leader HK JinNiu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hangzhou will play against Shanghai (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hunan: R.Galloway 40+9reb+4ast, S.Zimmerman 16+18reb+5ast, J.Liu 16+4reb+2ast, J.Liu 14+2reb+3ast, Y.Deng 8+2reb+3ast, Q.Wang 8+4reb+5ast
Hangzhou: H.Jordan 40+4reb+3ast, E.Rob 31+5reb+5ast, H.Xu 8+1ast, B.Artjoms 8+3reb+1ast, L.QI 7+9reb+1ast, W.Zhengxian 6+4reb+3ast

Shanghai - Anhui W. 91-102

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Anhui W. (5-7) defeated on the road higher ranked Shanghai (7-5) 102-91 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was center Noah Dickerson (207-1997, college: Washington) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Brandon Sampson (196-1997, college: LSU) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman William Douglas (196-1998, college: PVAMU, agency: BIG) who recorded 20 points and 8 assists and forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Anhui W. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Jiaozuo. Shanghai lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Hebei. Anhui W. will meet at home higher ranked Jiangsu (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shanghai will play against Hangzhou and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Anhui W.: B.Sampson 24+4reb+3ast, Y.Man 19+4reb+1ast, N.Dickerson 17+14reb+1ast, J.Lin 14+4reb+5ast, J.Evans 12+5reb+1ast, M.Mobley 8+1reb+1ast
Shanghai: D.William 20+4reb+8ast, W.Yanzhi 16+5reb, W.Shemar 14+9reb+1ast, Z.A 13+3reb+1ast, L.Jr. Marcus 11+2reb+4ast, W.Wangfan 7+2reb+5ast

HK JinNiu - Hebei 114-77

NBL top team - HK JinNiu (11-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Hebei (7-5) in Hong Kong 114-77. HK JinNiu made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Hebei turnovers. HK JinNiu players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Hebei's players. Hebei was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American guard Mason Jones (193-1998, college: Arkansas) who scored that evening 24 points and 5 assists and Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (199-1998, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Four HK JinNiu players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Ukrainian center Vladyslav Koreniuk (210-1994, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hebei. American guard Corey Lamonte (191-1998) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. HK JinNiu have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Hebei at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Shanghai. HK JinNiu will play against Jiangsu (#8) in Yannan in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hebei will play at home against Hubei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
HK JinNiu: M.Jones 24+2reb+5ast, I.Ertel 19+2reb+2ast, E.Anosike 16+3reb+5ast, O.Balvin 14+5reb, C.Sun 8+3reb, C.Tang 8+1ast
Hebei: K.Vladyslav 14+10reb+1ast, W.Ziqi 13+1reb+2ast, L.Corey 12+6reb+2ast, W.Jinlang 9+1reb+1ast, L.Deming 9+1ast, J.Jiang 8+3reb

Zhangjiakou - Hubei 75-97

Bottom-ranked Zhangjiakou (0-12) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 12th consecutive match to eighth ranked Hubei (6-6) 97-75 on Wednesday evening. Hubei forced 19 Zhangjiakou turnovers and outrebounded them 51-40 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Eric Paschall (198-1996, college: Villanova) who scored 37 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. The other American import center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Four Hubei players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese center Viny Okouo (214-1997) who recorded 24 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Chris Martin (195-1994) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hubei have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Loser Zhangjiakou still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Hubei will meet higher ranked Hebei (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zhangjiakou will play against Jiaozuo (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hubei: E.Paschall 37+9reb+2ast, B.Steele 18+14reb, X.Guo 13+5reb+2ast, X.Wang 12+6reb+1ast, Y.Song 4+2reb, H.Xiong 3+1reb
Zhangjiakou: O.Viny 24+7reb+1ast, M.Chris 14+6reb+1ast, L.Yutian 11+4reb, S.Jilong 6+3reb+1ast, R.Tianhang 6+3reb, L.Jiamao 5+1reb+1ast

Shandong - Jiaozuo 94-101

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Jiaozuo and 10th ranked Shandong had identical 4-7 record. But Shandong was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Jiaozuo 101-94 on Wednesday night. Jiaozuo made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Shandong turnovers. The best player for the winners was American-Thailand guard Tra Holder (185-1995, college: Arizona St.) who scored 50 points (!!!) and 4 assists. American forward Dischon Thomas (206-2000, college: Montana, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jie Guo (187-1999) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and American forward Hasahn French (201-1998, college: St.Louis) added 15 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Four Jiaozuo and five Shandong players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Jiaozuo (5-7) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Anhui W. Loser Shandong dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Guizhou and Hangzhou. Jiaozuo will meet at home bottom-ranked Zhangjiakou (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Shandong will play against the league's second-placed Hefei where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Jiaozuo: T.Holder 50+3reb+4ast, R.Liang 16+3reb, D.Thomas 14+8reb+1ast, B.Feng 10+3reb+3ast, H.Chang 6+3reb, J.Li 5+1reb+1ast
Shandong: G.Jie 23+3reb+5ast, C.Jinchang 21+3reb+2ast, X.Yimin 16+3reb+3ast, F.Hasahn 15+14reb+2ast, H.Michael 11+9reb, J.Shoujia 2+2reb

Hunan - Jiangxi 96-108

The most important game in the last round took place in Changsha between third ranked Hunan (8-4) and fourth ranked Jiangxi (8-4) on Wednesday night. Hunan was defeated by Jiangxi at home 108-96. Jiangxi outrebounded Hunan 42-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jiangxi shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Niven Glover (196-2000) who added 28 points and 11 assists during the contest. Jiangxi's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) with 40 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Stephen Zimmerman (211-1996, college: UNLV, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Hunan players scored in double figures. Jiangxi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Hunan. Jiangxi is looking forward to face Guizhou (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hunan will play against the league's leader HK JinNiu (#1) in Hong Kong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jiangxi: M.Bryson 33+12reb+2ast, N.Glover 28+4reb+11ast, Y.Li 11+7reb, C.Han 11, X.Wang 7+2reb+3ast, Y.Wang 6+9reb+2ast
Hunan: G.Ramon 40+7reb+6ast, Z.Stephen 16+10reb+3ast, L.Jiaxin 14+3reb+1ast, W.Qingming 10+3reb+1ast, F.Qiurui 6, L.Jiange 5+2reb+3ast

Guizhou - Hangzhou 96-90

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Guizhou (4-8) beat at home 12th ranked Hangzhou (4-8) 96-90 on Thursday. Guizhou made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Guizhou players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) who recorded 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Latvian power forward Artjoms Butjankovs (204-1991, agency: BIG) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Guizhou moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Shandong and Hangzhou. Hangzhou lost third consecutive game. Guizhou will meet higher ranked Jiangxi (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hangzhou will play against Shanghai (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guizhou: K.Vinales 29+8reb+8ast, S.Manley 20+8reb+2ast, Y.Li 10+6reb+2ast, Z.Liu 10+2reb, S.Lin 9+6reb+2ast, C.Manigault 8+2reb
Hangzhou: H.Jordan 40+6reb+5ast, G.Yuxiang 12+2reb+1ast, B.Artjoms 11+10reb+2ast, Z.Rongzhen 9+1reb, E.Rob 8+5reb+1ast, L.QI 4+5reb

Hefei - Jiangsu 86-79

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Jiangsu (5-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked Hefei (9-3) 86-79 on Thursday. Hefei made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Greek forward Dimitrios Agravanis (208-1994, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) added 12 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Hefei have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-3 record having just one point less than leader HK JinNiu. Loser Jiangsu keeps the eighth place with six games lost. Hefei will meet at home Shandong (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jiangsu will play against the league's leader HK JinNiu in Hong Kong and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hefei: B.McCoy 21+14reb+2ast, D.Agravanis 17+11reb+6ast, J.Walker 15+2reb+1ast, J.Feng 12+1reb+1ast, Z.Liu 8+3reb+1ast, T.Meng 5
Jiangsu: U.Robert 24+10reb+1ast, S.Henry 12+6reb+2ast, L.Jiahui 10+2reb+2ast, C.Xuanren 10+1reb+2ast, C.II Andy 9+6reb+1ast, H.Yan 5