PBA Round 16 (Regular Season): South China lose to Tycoon

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of South China (7-1) against top-ranked Tycoon on Wednesday night. Tycoon were defeated by Tycoon (8-0) 74-59. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of South China. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Undefeated Tycoon have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion South China dropped to the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about was the one when sixth ranked Jiriki (1-8) saved a 1-point victory edging 3rd ranked Fukien (2-6) 72-71 on Wednesday evening. Newly promoted Jiriki maintains sixth position with 1-8 record. It was Fukien's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Chun Yu. Jiriki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fukien will play against the league's leader HK Eastern (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a loss of second ranked Friends (3-6) against fourth ranked Chun Lung (3-6) on Thursday night. Friends were defeated by Chun Lung 86-69. Chun Lung moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Friends. Chun Lung's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .




South China - Tycoon 59-74

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of South China (7-1) against top-ranked Tycoon on Wednesday night. Tycoon were defeated by Tycoon (8-0) 74-59. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of South China. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Tycoon have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion South China dropped to the second place with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Fukien - Jiriki 71-72

Important game to mention about was the one when sixth ranked Jiriki (1-8) saved a 1-point victory edging 3rd ranked Fukien (2-6) 72-71 on Wednesday evening. Newly promoted Jiriki maintains sixth position with 1-8 record. It was Fukien's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Chun Yu. Jiriki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fukien will play against the league's leader HK Eastern (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Chun Lung - Friends 86-69

Very important is a loss of second ranked Friends (3-6) against fourth ranked Chun Lung (3-6) on Thursday night. Friends were defeated by Chun Lung 86-69. Chun Lung moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Friends. Chun Lung's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .