Round 8 (Regular Season): Alvark Tokyo defeat LG Sakers in the game between Top 4 teams

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Japanese Alvark (2-1) which hosted in Tokyo 4th ranked South Korean Sakers (1-4). Third ranked Alvark had an easy win 92-73. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American-Japanese forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds for LG Sakers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvark Tokyo moved-up to second place, which they share with Seoul Knights and Ryukyu. Defending South Korean champion LG Sakers keep the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Japanese Golden Kings (2-1) which hosted in Okinawa 4th ranked Macau Macau BB (0-4). Third ranked Golden Kings managed to get a 6-point victory 87-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Japanese center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Ryo Sadohara who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Golden Kings' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Damian Chong-Qui (173-1998, college: PFW) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Ryukyu moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Seoul Knights. Macau BB at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for South Korean Knights (2-1) which hosted in Seoul second-ranked Japanese Tochigi Brex (1-2). Third ranked Knights managed to get a 6-point victory 84-78. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by Jameel Warney who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Isaac Fotu did not help to save the game for Tochigi Brex. Tochigi Brex's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Seoul Knights moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Ryukyu. Defending Japanese champion Tochigi Brex dropped to the third position with two games lost. Seoul Knights will meet league's leader Fubon Braves in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round.




Alvark Tokyo - LG Sakers 92-73

An interesting game for Japanese Alvark (2-1) which hosted in Tokyo 4th ranked South Korean Sakers (1-4). Third ranked Alvark had an easy win 92-73. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American-Japanese forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Nigerian center Micheal Eric (211-1988, college: Temple) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for LG Sakers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvark Tokyo moved-up to second place, which they share with Seoul Knights and Ryukyu. Defending South Korean champion LG Sakers keep the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 30+9reb+3ast, R.Ryan 18+18reb+7ast, S.Okura 12, S.Ando 8+1reb+3ast, F.Marcus 7+2reb+9ast, O.Taiki 7+1reb+3ast
LG Sakers: T.Carl 24+5reb, M.Eric 12+10reb+1ast, Y.Ki-sang 11+3reb+1ast, Y.Hongseok 9+6reb+2ast, Y.Wonsang 8+3ast, H.Il-Young 6+2reb+1ast

Ryukyu GK - Macau BB 87-81

An interesting game for Japanese Golden Kings (2-1) which hosted in Okinawa 4th ranked Macau Macau BB (0-4). Third ranked Golden Kings managed to get a 6-point victory 87-81. Ryukyu outrebounded Macau BB 48-29 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ryukyu players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Macau BB's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Japanese center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Ryo Sadohara who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Golden Kings' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Damian Chong-Qui (173-1998, college: PFW) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import swingman Omari Peek-Green (198-2000, agency: BIG) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Five Ryukyu and four Macau BB players scored in double figures. Ryukyu moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Seoul Knights. Macau BB at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: R.Sadohara 19+9reb+1ast, R.Kishimoto 18+1reb+3ast, K.Alex 16+9reb+5ast, M.Waki 11+4reb+5ast, C.Jack 10+11reb+2ast, Y.Matsuwaki 9+5reb+3ast
Macau BB: D.Chong-Qui 25+5reb+7ast, O.Peek-Green 21+8reb+1ast, S.Deguara 15+8reb, S.Phoenix 10+5reb+1ast, L.Chon Pong 6+1reb, C.Xing-Zhao 2

Seoul Knights - Tochigi Brex 84-78

An interesting game for South Korean Knights (2-1) which hosted in Seoul second-ranked Japanese Tochigi Brex (1-2). Third ranked Knights managed to get a 6-point victory 84-78. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Seoul Knights made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Darryl Monroe (202-1986, college: GMU) supported him with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Four Knights players scored in double figures. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Japanese center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Tochigi Brex. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Tochigi Brex's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Seoul Knights moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Ryukyu. Defending Japanese champion Tochigi Brex dropped to the third position with two games lost. Seoul Knights will meet league's leader Fubon Braves in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Seoul Knights: W.Jameel 22+12reb+4ast, M.Darryl 17+14reb+3ast, Y.An 16+4reb+1ast, A.Tolentino 11, S.An 11+2reb+1ast, D.Edi 5+2reb+2ast
Tochigi Brex: F.Isaac 27+9reb+4ast, D.Newbill 12+5reb+7ast, M.Hiejima 8+1reb+2ast, T.Shinji 7+4reb+1ast, T.Kosuke 7+1reb, I.Seiji 6+1reb+1ast