National Championship Round 6 (Regular Season): Perak Red E. lose to Sarawak FH

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Perak Red E. (4-1) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Sarawak FH (5-0) 86-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Perak Red E.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sarawak FH made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Perak Red E. 45-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Sarawak FH looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Maegen Suresh had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Yoong-Jing Kwaan (198-1990) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Sarawak FH's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Kok-Weng Lai (182-2002) with 29 points. Undefeated Sarawak FH have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Perak Red E. at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Sarawak FH are looking forward to face league's second-placed Johor Tigers in Johor Baharu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Perak Red E. will play against the league's leader NS Matrix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Penang SY's (#3) 20-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Selangor XXIII 86-66. Yan-Qing Goh notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Shu-Wen Lee supported him with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by forward Yu-Hong Wan (190-2001) did not help to save the game for Selangor XXIII. Selangor XXIII's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Penang SY maintains third position with 4-2 record having just two point less than leader Sarawak FH. Selangor XXIII at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Penang SY's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Penang Penang S..
Selection Team has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat PDRM (0-5) 78-65 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Michael Munnesvicky who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Zhi-Shin Chin who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds. Selection Team maintains fifth position with 1-5 record. It was PDRM's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Selection Team will meet Sarawak FH II (#5) in the next round. PDRM will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 6 Sarawak FH II lost to undefeated NS Matrix on the opponent's court 64-132.



Selangor XXIII - Penang SY 66-86

Very significant was Penang SY's (#3) 20-point road victory against one of their biggest challengers Selangor XXIII 86-66. Penang SY dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Selangor XXIII's 28. They outrebounded Selangor XXIII 56-26 including a 24-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Yan-Qing Goh notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Shu-Wen Lee supported him with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by forward Yu-Hong Wan (190-2001) did not help to save the game for Selangor XXIII. Zhe-Kiat Low added 11 points. Selangor XXIII's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Penang SY maintains third position with 4-2 record having just two point less than leader Sarawak FH. Selangor XXIII at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Penang SY's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Penang Penang S..
Top scorers:
Penang SY: G.Yan-Qing 28+12reb+2ast, L.Shu-Wen 17+11reb+5ast, T.Wei-Chew 9+8reb+1ast, C.Yip-Hong 8+2reb, J.Lee 7+9reb+2ast, H.Khor 7+9reb+7ast
Selangor XXIII: C.Zhen-Yang 12+1ast, L.Zhen-Yang 11+4reb+2ast, L.Zhe-Kiat 11+4reb+3ast, C.Yuan-Biao 9+4reb, W.Yu-Hong 9+9reb+1ast, Y.Jin-Cheng 4+5ast

NS Matrix - Sarawak FH II 132-64

Very expected game when 5th ranked Sarawak FH II (1-4) was crushed on the road by top-ranked NS Matrix (4-0) 132-64 on Friday. NS Matrix dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sarawak FH II's 30. NS Matrix forced 28 Sarawak FH II turnovers and outrebounded them 56-31 including a 22-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. NS Matrix looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Sarawak FH II's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Chun-Hong Ting (193-1996) who scored 28 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Yi-Hou Wong (195-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five NS Matrix players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Yu-Kai Jong who recorded 12 points and 6 rebounds and Zhen-Hui Khong added 12 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. NS Matrix have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Sarawak FH II lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Kelantan W.. NS Matrix will meet at home league's second-placed Perak Red E. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sarawak FH II will play against Selection Team and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NS Matrix: C.Ting 28+8reb+1ast, S.Sharwin 19+7reb, T.Kuek 17+5reb+2ast, Y.Wong 15+10reb+5ast, D.Wee-Yiang 14+6reb+4ast, H.Jia-Hao 13+3reb+6ast
Sarawak FH II: J.Yu-Kai 12+6reb+3ast, K.Zhen-Hui 12+3reb+2ast, K.Xiang-Horng 10+3reb+2ast, B.Zhi-Long 6+4reb+2ast, T.Pang-Yuen 6+3reb+2ast, T.Seng-Ta 6+4reb+3ast

Perak Red E. - Sarawak FH 78-86

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Perak Red E. (4-1) at the home court on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Sarawak FH (5-0) 86-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Perak Red E.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sarawak FH made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Perak Red E. 45-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Sarawak FH looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Maegen Suresh had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Yoong-Jing Kwaan (198-1990) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Sarawak FH's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Kok-Weng Lai (182-2002) with 29 points and Ken-Yen Low scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Sarawak FH have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Perak Red E. at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Sarawak FH are looking forward to face league's second-placed Johor Tigers in Johor Baharu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Perak Red E. will play against the league's leader NS Matrix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sarawak FH: S.Maegen 19+11reb+3ast, Y.Hii-Wii 13+4reb, T.Zhen-Jie 12+2reb+1ast, Y.Kwaan 9+11reb+7ast, J.Lee 8+4reb, M.Chee-Kheun 7+3reb+2ast
Perak Red E.: L.Kok-Weng 29+2reb+1ast, L.Ken-Yen 17+6reb+6ast, P.Yoon-Khong 9+11reb, L.Jun-Wei 7+1reb+1ast, C.Jin-Yen 6+8reb+3ast, Y.Teoh 6+2ast

Selection Team - PDRM 78-65

Selection Team has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat PDRM (0-5) 78-65 on Friday. Selection Team dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to PDRM's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was Michael Munnesvicky who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Keshmendip Azbeel chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Zhi-Shin Chin (192-1987) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Cheng-Wah Chin added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Selection Team maintains fifth position with 1-5 record. It was PDRM's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Selection Team will meet Sarawak FH II (#5) in the next round. PDRM will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Selection Team: M.Michael 23+9reb+7ast, A.Keshmendip 20+7reb+3ast, J.Eman-Ajmal 15+5reb+9ast, L.Anthony 8+5reb+5ast, V.Dhayalan 4+2reb+1ast, S.Rosli 2+9reb+1ast
PDRM: Z.Chin 20+7reb+3ast, C.Cheng-Wah 15+9reb+6ast, W.Chuan-Chin 11+3reb+6ast, K.Zhen-Chyuan 8+4reb+2ast, W.Joon-Zhi 5+11reb+1ast, K.Lih-An 3+3reb