Review of NBL Round 1 of Quarter-Finals

HK JinNiu - Jiangsu 104-95

HK JinNiu outrebounded Jiangsu 38-22 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. HK JinNiu players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American guard Mason Jones (193-1998, college: Arkansas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (199-1998, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). At the losing side American guard Kendall Smith (190-1995, college: OK State) responded with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import center Henry Sims (208-1990, college: Georgetown) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
HK JinNiu: E.Anosike 24+5reb+1ast, M.Jones 13+10reb+7ast, S.Ponds 11+6reb+5ast, C.Tang 9+3reb+4ast, D.Lu 8+7reb, R.Solomon 8+2reb+1ast
Jiangsu: S.Henry 22+9reb+1ast, S.Kendall 21+6reb+7ast, G.Quade 21+1reb+2ast, C.Xuanren 8+2reb, Y.Xiang 7+1ast, L.Jiahui 6+1reb+2ast

Jiangxi - Hebei 96-92

Jiangxi brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. American players dominated the game. Guard Niven Glover (196-2000) stepped up and scored 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners and guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) chipped in 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Jiangxi players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Jaylen Adams (188-1996, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and guard Corey Lamonte (191-1998) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Jiangxi: N.Glover 34+5reb+4ast, M.Bryson 20+10reb+1ast, Y.Li 14+9reb+3ast, Y.Yang 12+3reb+5ast, Y.Wang 9+8reb+1ast, M.Kone 4+2reb+1ast
Hebei: A.Jaylen 27+9reb+5ast, L.Corey 22+5reb+1ast, H.Jeriah 11+8reb+4ast, K.Vladyslav 9+5reb, D.Jiantao 7+1ast, H.Xingyu 4+4reb+2ast

Hefei - Hunan 80-81

Hunan made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Hefei helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Stephen Zimmerman (211-1996, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American-Iraqi guard Ramon Galloway (190-1991, college: La Salle) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Greek forward Dimitrios Agravanis (208-1994, agency: Diamond Sports) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Nate Johnson (193-1998, college: Xavier) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hefei. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Hunan: S.Zimmerman 21+15reb, R.Galloway 18+4reb+5ast, Q.Wang 15+3reb+1ast, Y.Tian 9+2reb+3ast, Y.Deng 5+1reb, J.Liu 3+3reb+2ast
Hefei: A.Dimitrios 20+6reb+3ast, J.Nate 15+7reb+3ast, L.Zihao 14+5reb+2ast, C.Zeang 8+2reb+3ast, Y.Xiaohui 7+5reb, W.Xinkai 6+1reb

Shanghai - Shandong 90-80

Shanghai players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Marcus LoVett Jr (183-1996, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 assists for the winners and forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Loren Jackson (170-1996, college: Akron) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and center Michael Holyfield (211-1992, college: SHSU) scored 6 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Shanghai: J.LoVett 23+4reb+6ast, S.Wilson 21+9reb+2ast, A.Ze 12+6reb+3ast, W.Wangfan 11+4reb+8ast, Y.Wang 8+2ast, C.Sun 7+2reb+2ast
Shandong: J.Loren 21+4ast, Y.Brandon 13+5reb+1ast, F.Hasahn 12+3reb+1ast, C.Jiuzhang 11+6reb+3ast, Z.Jinyang 8+3reb+1ast, H.Michael 6+13reb+2ast