Round 4 (Regular Season): Meralco Bolts hand first defeat to Pilots

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated Taiwanese Pilots (2-1) recorded its first loss in Manila on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Filipino Bolts (1-2) 85-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pilots. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Pilots' 30. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Pilots' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bolts left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Kings. Pilots at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Meralco Bolts is looking forward to face Macau BB (#4) at home in the next round. Pilots will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ulaanbaatar. Top-ranked Mongolian Broncos faced 4th ranked South Korean Sakers. Host Broncos (3-0) smashed guests from Changwon (0-2) 105-77. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Omoefay Johnson (206-1999, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 9 rebounds. Ian Miller contributed with 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Nigerian center Micheal Eric (211-1988, college: Temple) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds for LG Sakers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Mongolian champion maintains first position with 3-0 record. Defending South Korean champion LG Sakers still closes the standings with two games lost. Xac Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. LG Sakers will play on the road against Kings (#3) in Taipei and hope to get finally their first victory.




Xac Broncos - LG Sakers 105-77

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Ulaanbaatar. Top-ranked Mongolian Broncos faced 4th ranked South Korean Sakers. Host Broncos (3-0) smashed guests from Changwon (0-2) 105-77. Xac Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sakers' 36 and made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Xac Broncos outrebounded LG Sakers 32-20 including 20 on the defensive glass. Xac Broncos players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Omoefay Johnson (206-1999, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Nigerian center Micheal Eric (211-1988, college: Temple) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds and American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) added 10 points and 8 assists in the effort for LG Sakers. Four LG Sakers 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. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Mongolian champion maintains first position with 3-0 record. Defending South Korean champion LG Sakers still closes the standings with two games lost. Xac Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. LG Sakers will play on the road against Kings (#3) in Taipei and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: J.Omoefay 32+9reb+1ast, M.Ian 29+3reb+4ast, A.Altangerel 14+10reb+6ast, B.Baatar-Erdene 8+2reb+5ast, I.Chuluunbaatar 8+1ast, B.Sandagdorj 6+5reb+3ast
LG Sakers: M.Eric 16+5reb+2ast, P.Junghyeon 11+2reb, T.Carl 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Junseok 10+2reb+8ast, Y.Ki-sang 8+2reb+1ast, H.Sanghyeok 7+3ast

Meralco Bolts - Pilots 85-76

Undefeated Taiwanese Pilots (2-1) recorded its first loss in Manila on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Filipino Bolts (1-2) 85-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pilots. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Pilots' 30. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Bolts players scored in double figures. American-Taiwanese power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Setric Millner Jr (198-2000, college: Toledo, agency: Inception Sports) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Pilots' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bolts left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Kings. Pilots at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. Meralco Bolts is looking forward to face Macau BB (#4) at home in the next round. Pilots will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Meralco Bolts: V.Sina 22+2reb+7ast, R.Ismael 22+14reb+4ast, H.Rondae 15+10reb+7ast, C.Newsome 14+3reb+6ast, K.Quinto 3+1ast, K.Kouame 3+4reb
Pilots: S.Millner Jr. 19+8reb+1ast, L.Chun-Hsiang 17+1reb+1ast, W.Artino 15+11reb+3ast, A.Brown 9+7reb+4ast, L.Chia-Kang 7+6reb+2ast, K.Ta-You 5+3reb+2ast