Round 6 (Regular Season): Xac Broncos lose to Kings

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There was a change at the East Asia Super League leadership position after last games. Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Mongolian Broncos (3-2). They were defeated by second ranked Taiwanese Kings (3-2) 109-94 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Kings made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) scored 35 points (!!!) (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 30 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Omoefay Johnson (206-1999, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Taiwanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Meralco Bolts and Xac Broncos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leading Mongolian Broncos (3-2) recorded its second loss in Changwon. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked South Korean Sakers (1-3) 98-83. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) notched a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and Hongseok Yang supported him with 21 points. Even 31 points by American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Xac Broncos. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending South Korean champion maintains fourth position with 1-3 record. Defending Mongolian champion Xac Broncos still keep top place with two games lost. They share the position with Meralco Bolts and Kings. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Macau between Filipino Bolts and Macau Macau BB. Second ranked Bolts (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Macau BB (0-2). Bolts managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Ismael Romero who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Omari Peek-Green who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Bolts have a solid three-game winning streak. Meralco Bolts keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kings and Xac Broncos. Macau BB at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with HK Eastern. Meralco Bolts will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Macau BB will play against the league's second-placed Pilots (#2) in Taoyuan and hopes to get finally their first victory.




Macau BB - Meralco Bolts 91-93

A very close game took place in Macau between Filipino Bolts and Macau Macau BB. Second ranked Bolts (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Macau BB (0-2). Bolts managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Macau BB's players. The best player for the winners was Cuban-Puerto Rican center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. Iranian guard Sina Vahedi (190-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Omari Peek-Green (198-2000, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Damian Chong-Qui (173-1998, college: PFW) added 24 points and 9 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bolts have a solid three-game winning streak. Meralco Bolts keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kings and Xac Broncos. Macau BB at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with HK Eastern. Meralco Bolts will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Macau BB will play against the league's second-placed Pilots (#2) in Taoyuan and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Macau BB: O.Peek-Green 26+11reb+1ast, S.Phoenix 24+3reb+3ast, D.Chong-Qui 24+4reb+9ast, S.Deguara 11+13reb+2ast, T.Watson 3+5reb+1ast, L.Chon Pong 3+1reb+2ast
Meralco Bolts: R.Ismael 24+17reb+2ast, V.Sina 23+1reb+5ast, H.Rondae 15+4reb+7ast, J.Brownlee 12+10reb+6ast, C.Hodge 10+5reb, C.Newsome 9+3reb+10ast

Kings - Xac Broncos 109-94

There was a change at the East Asia Super League leadership position after last games. Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Mongolian Broncos (3-2). They were defeated by second ranked Taiwanese Kings (3-2) 109-94 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Kings made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) scored 35 points (!!!) (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 30 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Omoefay Johnson (206-1999, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU, agency: Diamond Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 assists. Five Xac Broncos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Taiwanese champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Meralco Bolts and Xac Broncos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: O.Johnson 29+18reb, B.Bilguun 14, I.Miller 10+2reb+10ast, A.Azbayar 10+5reb+1ast, B.Barsbold 10+4reb+2ast, S.Binderiyaa 7+5ast
Kings: H.Jalen 35+4reb+3ast, W.Jason 30+10reb+1ast, J.Lin 23+7reb+4ast, K.Lee 9+4reb+3ast, S.Su 6+2reb+4ast, R.Hsiung 3

LG Sakers - Xac Broncos 98-83

Leading Mongolian Broncos (3-2) recorded its second loss in Changwon. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked South Korean Sakers (1-3) 98-83. LG Sakers forced 21 Xac Broncos turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Xac Broncos' players. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) notched a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and Hongseok Yang supported him with 21 points. Even 31 points by American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Xac Broncos. American guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 19 points. Five LG Sakers and four Xac Broncos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending South Korean champion maintains fourth position with 1-3 record. Defending Mongolian champion Xac Broncos still keep top place with two games lost. They share the position with Meralco Bolts and Kings. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: B.Bilguun 31+3reb, I.Miller 19+1reb+2ast, B.Barsbold 12+4reb+3ast, O.Johnson 11+4reb+1ast, E.Tushig 8+1reb+2ast, A.Azbayar 2+5reb
LG Sakers: M.Assem 21+10reb+11ast, H.Yang 21+2reb+3ast, C.Tamayo 16+2reb+5ast, K.Yu 14+2reb+1ast, E.Micheal 10+4reb+1ast, H.Choi 9+1reb+1ast