INBL Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Third defeat of league's leader Titans (3-3) against fifth ranked Dribblers (3-4) 88-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Titans. Delhi made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Delhi outrebounded Mumbai T. 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) contributed with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. New Zealand forward Liam Judd (196-2001) replied with 17 points for Mumbai T.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Delhi maintains fifth position with 3-4 record, which they share with Chennai H. Mumbai T. at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Punjab W.. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hyderabad F.. Mumbai T. will play next round against league's leader Hyderabad F. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Delhi will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Hyderabad F. on the road.
The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Heat as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Titans) loss. Heat edged 3rd ranked Falcons in Hyderabad 85-82. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and Jack Stanwix who added 20 points during the contest. At the losing side Australian forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Falcons' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Delhi. Hyderabad F. at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Gujarat S.. Hyderabad F. will play next round against strong Mumbai T. trying to get back on the winning streak. Chennai H. will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Gujarat S. on the road.
An interesting game for Titans (3-3) which played road game in Gujarat against 3rd ranked Stallions (4-3). First ranked Titans managed to get a 6-point victory 69-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stallions. The winners were led by Pranav Prince who scored that evening 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Titans' coach Thomas Roijakkers used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Trendon Hankerson did not help to save the game for Gujarat S.. Despite that victory Mumbai T. went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Punjab W. Loser Stallions still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Hyderabad F.. Mumbai T. will meet league's leader Hyderabad F. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gujarat S. will play against Chennai H. and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 4 Delhi was beaten by Punjab W. on the road 81-72. Gujarat S. won against Hyderabad F. on its own court 84-73.



Punjab W. - Delhi D. 81-72

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Warriors (3-3) beat bottom-ranked Dribblers (3-4) in Punjab 81-72 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Punjab W. made 7 blocks. The winners were led by Australian guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) who scored that evening 20 points and American power forward Stokley Chaffee (204-1996, college: Tennessee St.) supported him with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. Even 23 points by Australian guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) did not help to save the game for Delhi. American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) added 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Punjab W. moved-up to third place, which they share with Mumbai T. Loser Dribblers dropped to the bottom position with four games lost. They share it with Chennai H.. Punjab W. will meet Chennai H. (#5) on the road in the next round. Delhi will play against the league's leader Hyderabad F. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Punjab W.: U.Dibiamaka 20+4reb+3ast, B.Mazlin 14+3reb+3ast, S.Chaffee 11+10reb+3ast, L.Barker 10+4reb+3ast, V.Manoj 10+6reb, G.Sandhu 9+5reb+4ast
Delhi D.: L.Barker 23+4reb+2ast, D.Poelsma 11+4reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 11+12reb+5ast, C.Washburn 6+6reb+2ast, P.Tomar 6+7reb, J.Pintu 5+2reb

Hyderabad F. - Chennai H. 82-85

The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Heat as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Titans) loss. Heat edged 3rd ranked Falcons in Hyderabad 85-82. Strangely Hyderabad F. outrebounded Chennai H. 45-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and New Zealand point guard Jack Stanwix (183-2000) who added 20 points during the contest. Four Heat players scored in double figures. At the losing side Australian forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Alex Robinson (185-1995, college: TCU) scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Falcons' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Delhi. Hyderabad F. at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Gujarat S.. Hyderabad F. will play next round against strong Mumbai T. trying to get back on the winning streak. Chennai H. will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Gujarat S. on the road.
Top scorers:
Chennai H.: J.Stanwix 20+4reb+1ast, M.Gray 17+3reb, T.Dufelmeier 15+6reb+10ast, A.Kumar 13+2reb+5ast, S.Johnson 9+6reb+3ast, S.Mathew 6+8reb+1ast
Hyderabad F.: J.Purchase 21+10reb+4ast, A.Robinson 19+9reb+4ast, H.Morris 12+2reb+3ast, R.Negi 7+4reb, P.Rawat 6+5reb+2ast, S.Sumanth 4+3reb+2ast

Gujarat S. - Mumbai T. 63-69

An interesting game for Titans (3-3) which played road game in Gujarat against 3rd ranked Stallions (4-3). First ranked Titans managed to get a 6-point victory 69-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stallions. The winners were led by the former international guard Pranav Prince (198-2003) who scored that evening 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand-Australian forward Elijah Puna (201-2000) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Titans players scored in double figures. Titans' coach Thomas Roijakkers used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Gujarat S.. Australian center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Despite that victory Mumbai T. went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Punjab W. Loser Stallions still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Hyderabad F.. Mumbai T. will meet league's leader Hyderabad F. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gujarat S. will play against Chennai H. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mumbai T.: P.Prince 18+6reb+4ast, E.Puna 12+7reb, D.McDonald 12+2reb+1ast, D.Panopio 10+5reb+4ast, A.Blessen 5+6reb+1ast, L.Singh 4+2reb+3ast
Gujarat S.: T.Hankerson 19+7reb+4ast, J.Duach 15+5reb+1ast, J.Perry 14+6reb+2ast, T.Singh 7+1reb+2ast, N.Roberts 4+11reb+1ast, A.Nayak 3+5reb+1ast

Delhi D. - Mumbai T. 88-84

Third defeat of league's leader Titans (3-3) against fifth ranked Dribblers (3-4) 88-84 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Titans. Delhi made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Delhi outrebounded Mumbai T. 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) contributed with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. New Zealand forward Liam Judd (196-2001) replied with 17 points and Italian-Filipino guard Dalph Panopio (185-2000, college: CSUB) added 16 points in the effort for Mumbai T.Five Mumbai T. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Delhi maintains fifth position with 3-4 record, which they share with Chennai H. Mumbai T. at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Punjab W.. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hyderabad F.. Mumbai T. will play next round against league's leader Hyderabad F. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Delhi will try to continue on its current victory against first ranked Hyderabad F. on the road.
Top scorers:
Delhi D.: L.Barker 25+4reb+5ast, D.Poelsma 23+2reb+2ast, J.Montgomery 22+17reb+5ast, M.Lokeshwaran 8+1reb+2ast, P.Tomar 8+10reb+3ast, B.Manoj 2+3reb
Mumbai T.: L.Judd 17+4reb+1ast, D.Panopio 16+1reb+3ast, E.Puna 13+4reb, L.Singh 11+5reb+1ast, D.McDonald 10+3reb+3ast, K.Kitto 7+3reb+1ast

Gujarat S. - Hyderabad F. 84-73

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Falcons (4-3) lost to third ranked Stallions (4-3) in Gujarat 73-84 on Saturday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Gujarat S. outrebounded Hyderabad F. 53-36 including 38 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Australian center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) supported him with 21 points and 6 assists. Four Stallions players scored in double figures. Even 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by American point guard Alex Robinson (185-1995, college: TCU) did not help to save the game for Hyderabad F.. Australian forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) added 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Falcons' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gujarat S. used an opportunity after Hyderabad F. lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position which they share with defeated Hyderabad F.. Gujarat S. will meet at home Chennai H. (#5) in the next round. Hyderabad F. will play against Mumbai T. (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gujarat S.: T.Hankerson 21+4reb+6ast, J.Perry 17+14reb+3ast, J.Duach 11+5reb+3ast, N.Roberts 10+15reb+1ast, A.Nayak 8+6reb+1ast, P.Tyagi 6+5reb
Hyderabad F.: J.Purchase 18+8reb, C.Dalton 17+4reb+1ast, A.Robinson 13+5reb+9ast, R.Negi 6+1reb, R.Mathur 5+2reb, H.Morris 5+4reb+3ast