Premier League Round 20 (Regular Season): Gerasa lose to Rum

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Gerasa (17-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Rum (15-7) 85-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gerasa. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was international forward Hashem Abbas (198-1999, college: Bridgeport) who had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Mohammad Nasereddin (196, college: Wheaton, MA) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Yousef Abuwazaneh (201-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Rum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-7 record having just three points less than leader Gerasa, which they share with Philadelphia. Gerasa at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Rum is looking forward to face Pella (#5) in the next round. Gerasa will play against Philadelphia (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Fifth ranked Pella (10-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Petra (11-11) 78-77 on Friday evening. Mohammad Shaher saved the victory by scoring 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Devin Gilmore contributed with 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-1990, college: USA) replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Petra. Pella have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-12 record. Petra lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. Pella will play against league's second-placed Rum in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Petra will play against Arabella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Second ranked Rum faced one of their biggest challengers Philadelphia. Guests from (15-7) smashed host Philadelphia (15-7) 85-65. Worth to mention a great performance of Hunter Strait who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Fadi Qarmash responded with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-7 record having just three points less than leader Gerasa, which they share with defeated Philadelphia. Rum will meet at home Pella (#5) in the next round. Philadelphia will play against the league's leader Gerasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Pella crushed Arabella in a road game 100-57. Gerasa beat Petra at home 91-74. Arabella lost to Philadelphia on the opponent's court 75-79.



Philadelphia - Rum 65-85

Second ranked Rum faced one of their biggest challengers Philadelphia. Guests from (15-7) smashed host Philadelphia (15-7) 85-65. Rum outrebounded Philadelphia 53-41 including 41 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Hunter Strait (188-2000, college: Truman St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and international forward Hashem Abbas (198-1999, college: Bridgeport) who added 22 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals during the contest. The former international point guard Fadi Qarmash (180-2002) responded with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and Croatian power forward Josip Mikulic (215-1993, college: Fairfield, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-7 record having just three points less than leader Gerasa, which they share with defeated Philadelphia. Rum will meet at home Pella (#5) in the next round. Philadelphia will play against the league's leader Gerasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rum: H.Strait 28+6reb+7ast, H.Abbas 22+11reb+6ast, A.Zoubi 8+2reb, M.Nasereddin 6+8reb+1ast, K.Thaher 4+5reb+1ast, H.Alfaraj 4+5reb+1ast
Philadelphia: J.Mikulic 14+10reb+2ast, M.Kanaan 13+2reb+2ast, F.Qarmash 11+10reb+10ast, S.Abusalem 7+4reb, M.Mutlaq 6+3reb, G.Faraj 6+4reb+2ast

Arabella - Pella 57-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Arabella's (7-16) home loss to fifth ranked Pella (10-12) 57-100 on Wednesday. Pella had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Arabella's players. Worth to mention a great performance of international swingman Ahmad Hammouri (194-2003) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and guard Ahmad Hassouneh (185-1996) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Four Pella players scored in double figures. American forward Emmanuel Egbuta (201-1996, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Naser Anzour scored 11 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pella have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-12 record. Loser Arabella keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Pella will meet league's second-placed Rum in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Arabella will play against Petra (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pella: A.Hammouri 29+3reb+1ast, D.Gilmore 18+11reb+3ast, A.Hassouneh 17+6reb+10ast, Y.Awamleh 10+6reb+1ast, A.Husseini 8+6reb, N.Abu Shreikh 6+3reb+8ast
Arabella: E.Egbuta 18+6reb+1ast, N.Anzour 11+2reb+5ast, I.Al-Naser 10+2reb, D.Harris 8+7reb+1ast, A.Shureiqi 4+3reb+1ast, A.Omari 3+4reb+1ast

Gerasa - Petra 91-74

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Gerasa (17-6) defeated at home 4th ranked Petra (11-11) 91-74 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard BJ Maxwell (194-PG-1997, college: IUPUI) who helped to win the game recording 47 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Ahmad Alhamarsheh who added 16 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Worth to mention Maxwell played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-1990, college: USA) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Ammar Bostami (180-1991) scored 11 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gerasa maintains first position with 17-6 record. Petra lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. Gerasa will meet at home Philadelphia (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Petra will play against Arabella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gerasa: B.Maxwell 47+9reb+7ast, A.Alhamarsheh 16+16reb+2ast, Y.Al Taweel 11+7reb+2ast, A.Al Shiyab 7+1reb+2ast, Y.Abuwazaneh 6+7reb+2ast, M.Ghunaim 4+4reb
Petra: G.Magee 14+9reb+1ast, E.Eid 11+5reb+4ast, A.Bostami 11+3reb+7ast, M.AlShamali 11+1reb+2ast, K.Abuaboud 9+6reb+3ast, D.Haye 7+7reb+2ast

Gerasa - Rum 84-85

Top ranked Gerasa (17-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Rum (15-7) 85-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gerasa. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was international forward Hashem Abbas (198-1999, college: Bridgeport) who had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 9 assists. Forward Mohammad Nasereddin (196, college: Wheaton, MA) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. The former international center Yousef Abuwazaneh (201-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard BJ Maxwell added 22 points respectively for the hosts. Five Gerasa players scored in double figures. Rum have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-7 record having just three points less than leader Gerasa, which they share with Philadelphia. Gerasa at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Rum is looking forward to face Pella (#5) in the next round. Gerasa will play against Philadelphia (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rum: H.Abbas 38+14reb+9ast, H.Strait 14+2reb+3ast, M.Nasereddin 10+8reb+2ast, A.El Khatib 9+7reb, A.Alhendi 4+3reb+3ast, M.Hazaymeh 4
Gerasa: B.Maxwell 22+3reb+2ast, Y.Al Taweel 15+3reb+7ast, Y.Abuwazaneh 14+15reb+4ast, Y.Albabeish 12+3reb+1ast, A.Dajani 11+3reb+1ast, A.Al Shiyab 6+2reb+1ast

Philadelphia - Arabella 79-75

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Arabella (7-16) was defeated on the road by third ranked Philadelphia (15-7) 79-75 on Friday. Philadelphia looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian power forward Josip Mikulic (215-1993, college: Fairfield, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and the former international point guard Fadi Qarmash (180-2002) who added 14 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Philadelphia's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Emmanuel Egbuta (201-1996, college: Tennessee St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Arabella players scored in double figures. Philadelphia moved-up to second place, which they share with Rum. Loser Arabella keeps the sixth position with 16 games lost. Philadelphia will meet league's leader Gerasa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arabella will play against Petra (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Philadelphia: J.Mikulic 32+12reb+2ast, F.Qarmash 14+14reb+8ast, M.Kanaan 14+10reb+11ast, G.Faraj 9+4reb+3ast, S.Al-Okush 6+4reb, O.Abu Shreikh 2+2reb+3ast
Arabella: D.Harris 19+10reb+4ast, I.Al-Naser 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Shatat 14+7reb+8ast, N.Anzour 14+5reb+1ast, E.Egbuta 13+19reb+5ast, Y.Rihan 0+2reb+1ast

Petra - Pella 77-78

Fifth ranked Pella (10-12) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Petra (11-11) 78-77 on Friday evening. Pella players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Mohammad Shaher saved the victory by scoring 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Devin Gilmore (200-1997, college: Murray St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Pella players scored in double figures. American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-1990, college: USA) replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Turkish guard Emir Eid (190-2002) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Petra. Pella have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-12 record. Petra lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. Pella will play against league's second-placed Rum in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Petra will play against Arabella and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pella: M.Shaher 24+9reb+5ast, A.Hassouneh 15+1reb+5ast, D.Gilmore 15+12reb+1ast, A.Hammouri 11+2reb+2ast, Y.Awamleh 6+4reb, N.Abu Shreikh 5+5reb+6ast
Petra: G.Magee 24+9reb+3ast, E.Eid 23+6reb+5ast, K.Abuaboud 14+13reb+3ast, M.AlShamali 7+1ast, D.Haye 4+2reb+3ast, A.Bostami 3+8reb+4ast