NBL Round 14 (Regular Season): Jiangxi beat Shanghai by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Shanghai. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Shanghai (8-6) to third ranked Jiangxi (10-4) 94-91 on Monday evening. Jiangxi outrebounded Shanghai 44-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jiangxi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Mohamed Kone (188-1998, college: Bemidji St.) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman William Douglas (196-1998, college: PVAMU, agency: BIG) replied with 28 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for Shanghai. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jiangxi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Shanghai at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Hebei. Jiangxi are looking forward to face Jiangsu (#9) in Yannan in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanghai will have a break next round.
The game in Hubei was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Hunan (9-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Hubei (7-7). Hunan defeated Hubei 112-97. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hubei. American center Stephen Zimmerman (211-1996, college: UNLV) had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ramon Galloway chipped in 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hunan maintains fourth position with 9-5 record. Hubei at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Hunan will play against Jiaozuo (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Hubei will have a break next round.
The game between tenth ranked Jiangsu (6-7) and 13th ranked Hangzhou (4-10) in Yannan on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Jiangsu outscored guests from Hangzhou 109-87. Henry Sims notched a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds by Artjoms Butjankovs did not help to save the game for Hangzhou. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jiangsu moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Anhui W. Hangzhou lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Jiangsu will meet league's second-placed Jiangxi on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hangzhou will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 14 Jiaozuo was beaten by Hebei on the road 132-127.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 41 points (!!!), 23 rebounds and 6 assists by Jiang Jiang of Hebei.



Hubei - Hunan 97-112

The game in Hubei was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Hunan (9-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Hubei (7-7). Hunan defeated Hubei 112-97. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Hubei. Hunan shot 62.0 percent from the field. They outrebounded Hubei 39-24 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hunan players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American center Stephen Zimmerman (211-1996, college: UNLV) had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) chipped in 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Hunan players scored in double figures. American center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and guard Xiaoming Wang (190) scored 28 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hunan maintains fourth position with 9-5 record. Hubei at the other side dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Hunan will play against Jiaozuo (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Hubei will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hunan: R.Galloway 29+10reb+4ast, Q.Wang 27+1reb+2ast, S.Zimmerman 24+14reb+5ast, Y.Deng 15+2reb+5ast, J.Liu 12+3reb+4ast, J.Liu 3+4reb+3ast
Hubei: S.Baylee 34+10reb+3ast, W.Xiaoming 28+2reb+3ast, G.Xiaopeng 17+1reb+6ast, P.Eric 6+3reb+4ast, L.Wantong 5+4reb+5ast, X.Shiwei 4+1ast

Shanghai - Jiangxi 91-94

The most exciting game of round 14 in the NBL took place in Shanghai. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 5th ranked Shanghai (8-6) to third ranked Jiangxi (10-4) 94-91 on Monday evening. Jiangxi outrebounded Shanghai 44-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jiangxi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Mohamed Kone (188-1998, college: Bemidji St.) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Jiangxi players scored in double figures. Swingman William Douglas (196-1998, college: PVAMU, agency: BIG) replied with 28 points, 7 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and guard Marcus LoVett Jr. (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) added 26 points and 5 assists in the effort for Shanghai. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jiangxi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Shanghai at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Hebei. Jiangxi are looking forward to face Jiangsu (#9) in Yannan in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shanghai will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jiangxi: M.Bryson 33+11reb+5ast, K.Sy 14+6reb+2ast, Y.Wang 10+8reb+4ast, M.Kone 10+7reb+6ast, J.Liu 8, C.Wang 6+2reb+1ast
Shanghai: D.William 28+4reb+7ast, L.Jr. Marcus 26+2reb+5ast, W.Yanzhi 11+1ast, Z.A 8+5reb+1ast, S.Chunpeng 8+11reb+2ast, M.Tavario 4+3reb

Jiangsu - Hangzhou 109-87

The game between tenth ranked Jiangsu (6-7) and 13th ranked Hangzhou (4-10) in Yannan on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Jiangsu outscored guests from Hangzhou 109-87. Jiangsu made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) notched a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) supported him with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds by Latvian power forward Artjoms Butjankovs (204-1991, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hangzhou. American guard Rob Edwards (196-1997, college: Arizona St.) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Five Jiangsu and four Hangzhou 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. Jiangsu moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Anhui W. Hangzhou lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Jiangsu will meet league's second-placed Jiangxi on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hangzhou will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu: H.Sims 31+15reb+1ast, R.Upshaw 27+10reb+2ast, J.Li 13+2reb+3ast, X.Yu 12+3reb+6ast, J.Song 11+6reb+2ast, Q.Green 9+3ast
Hangzhou: H.Xu 23+2reb, B.Artjoms 20+15reb+2ast, Z.Rongzhen 12+2reb+3ast, E.Rob 12+11reb+3ast, G.Yuxiang 8+3reb+1ast, Z.Xiaoyan 5+2ast

Hebei - Jiaozuo 132-127

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Hebei (8-6) beat at home 9th ranked Jiaozuo (6-8) 132-127 on Monday. Hebei outrebounded Jiaozuo 75-51 including a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jiang Jiang (203-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 23 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American forward Jeriah Horne (201-1998, college: Tulsa) supported him with 39 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds. Even a double-double of 30 points and 15 rebounds by American swingman Sonny Weems (198-1986, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Jiaozuo. American-Thailand guard Tra Holder (185-1995, college: Arizona St.) added 29 points for the guests. Four Hebei and five Jiaozuo players scored in double figures. Jiaozuo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hebei moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shanghai. Loser Jiaozuo dropped to the tenth position with eight games lost. Hebei will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jiaozuo will play against Hunan (#4) in Changsha and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hebei: J.Jiang 41+23reb+6ast, J.Horne 39+21reb+3ast, V.Koreniuk 18+11reb+1ast, C.Lamonte 11+5reb, L.Liu 8+5reb+1ast, Y.Fu 6+1reb
Jiaozuo: W.Sonny 30+15reb+2ast, H.Tra 29+3ast, T.Dischon 19+10reb+1ast, L.Ruibo 16+7reb+1ast, F.Bofan 10+4reb, P.Jock 8+3reb