MBL Round 3 (Regular Season): NS Matrix is upset by Rising Star

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between NS Matrix (5-3) and Rising Star (2-5) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. NS Matrix was defeated by Rising Star in a tough game on the road 61-67. The best player for the winners was guard Zheng-Yang Chong (180-2003) who scored 26 points. DR Congolese guard Tychique Bosango (189-2001) chipped in 17 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds. NS Matrix's coach Felton Sealey rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rising Star are again looking forward to face NS Matrix in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. NS Matrix will play against Johor Tigers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in . Johor Tigers faced NS Matrix. Guests from Johor Baharu (7-0) defeated host NS Matrix (5-3) 93-89. It was a good game for international point guard Yee-Tong Heng (180) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Arinze Chidom contributed with 24 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. The former international guard Chun-Hong Ting (193-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for NS Matrix. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Johor Tigers will play against Adroit (#6) in Singapore in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. NS Matrix will play against Rising Star (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Johor Baharu. Johor Tigers faced Rising Star. Host Johor Tigers (7-0) defeated guests from (2-5) 78-62. It was a great evening for Arinze Chidom who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Jia-Jun Lee with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Rising Star's coach Lip-ee Kee tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Johor Tigers will meet at home Adroit (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rising Star will play against NS Matrix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KL Aseel was crushed by NS Matrix in a road game 82-60. Penang SY beat KL Aseel at home 80-76. Penang SY lost to undefeated Johor Tigers on the opponent's court 72-94.



NS Matrix - Johor Tigers 89-93

An exciting game was played in . Johor Tigers faced NS Matrix. Guests from Johor Baharu (7-0) defeated host NS Matrix (5-3) 93-89. Johor Tigers forced 28 NS Matrix turnovers. Strangely NS Matrix outrebounded Johor Tigers 64-47 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for international point guard Yee-Tong Heng (180) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. American forward Arinze Chidom (206, college: UC Riverside) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. The former international guard Chun-Hong Ting (193-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) added 20 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for NS Matrix. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Johor Tigers will play against Adroit (#6) in Singapore in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. NS Matrix will play against Rising Star (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: Y.Heng 25+9reb+10ast, A.Chidom 24+13reb+5ast, M.Morgan 23+6reb+2ast, K.Wong 12+7reb+2ast, L.Chee-Wei 3+5reb, T.Jun-Kai 3+1reb
NS Matrix: C.Ting 26+13reb+4ast, A.Williams 20+16reb+3ast, Y.Wong 17+8reb+5ast, D.Abrom 13+8reb+2ast, H.Jia-Hao 4+6reb+3ast, Z.Chang 3+4reb+1ast

NS Matrix - KL Aseel 82-60

There was no surprise when KL Aseel (1-6) was crushed on the road by NS Matrix (5-3) 82-60 on Sunday. It was a great evening for the former international guard Chun-Hong Ting (193-1996) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. American center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four NS Matrix players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Yong-Gan Wee (178-1998) with 17 points and the former international guard Zhen-Jie Tem (177-1998) scored 15 points. 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 will meet Rising Star (#4) in the next round. KL Aseel will play against Penang SY and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NS Matrix: C.Ting 18+10reb+1ast, A.Williams 16+8reb+3ast, Z.Chang 12+2reb+2ast, D.Abrom 12+6reb+3ast, Y.Wong 9+5reb+5ast, O.Xian-Fu 8+3reb
KL Aseel: W.Yong-Gan 17+1reb+2ast, T.Zhen-Jie 15+3reb+1ast, Y.Kwaan 10+5reb+1ast, G.Teck-Hwa 5+10reb+1ast, G.Lakksman 3+4reb, T.Jiar-Yang 3+3reb

Johor Tigers - Rising Star 78-62

An exciting game was played in Johor Baharu. Johor Tigers faced Rising Star. Host Johor Tigers (7-0) defeated guests from (2-5) 78-62. Johor Tigers forced 19 Rising Star turnovers. It was a great evening for American forward Arinze Chidom (206, college: UC Riverside) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center Khai-Chiek Wong (187) helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. Four Johor Tigers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Jia-Jun Lee (180) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and DR Congolese guard Tychique Bosango (189-2001) scored 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Rising Star's coach Lip-ee Kee tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Johor Tigers will meet at home Adroit (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rising Star will play against NS Matrix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: A.Chidom 26+11reb+5ast, K.Tang 16+7reb+1ast, K.Wong 14+8reb+3ast, M.Morgan 10+7reb+3ast, L.Chee-Wei 6+2reb+3ast, B.Jun-Yuan 4+1reb
Rising Star: L.Jia-Jun 23+5reb+2ast, M.Roberts 11+9reb+1ast, C.Wai-Kin 7+3reb+1ast, B.Tychique 6+16reb+4ast, R.Yap 6+3reb+1ast, L.Kok-Weng 5+1reb

Penang SY - KL Aseel 80-76

No shocking result in a game when Penang SY (3-4) defeated at home KL Aseel (1-6) 80-76 on Friday. Penang SY looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Jordan Tolbert (200-1992, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 22 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Cameron Satterwhite (193-1997, college: Montana) helped adding 22 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (207, college: Millersville) with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks and American guard Brachon Griffin (185-1992, college: ECSU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Penang SY will again meet at home KL Aseel (#5) in the next round. KL Aseel will play against Adroit and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Penang SY: J.Tolbert 25+22reb+1ast, C.Satterwhite 22+9reb+9ast, T.Kuek 19+4reb+2ast, L.Shu-Wen 6+3reb+1ast, K.Teo 2+2reb+4ast, P.Yoon-Khong 2+1reb
KL Aseel: A.Moe 31+18reb+1ast, B.Griffin 21+10reb+7ast, T.Zhen-Jie 9+3reb+1ast, W.Yong-Gan 7+3reb+3ast, Y.Kwaan 6+3reb+7ast, G.Lakksman 2+4reb

Johor Tigers - Penang SY 94-72

Rather expected game in Johor Baharu where Penang SY (3-4) was rolled over by Johor Tigers (7-0) 94-72 on Saturday. Johor Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American-Thailand Moses Morgan (198, college: CS Fullerton) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Arinze Chidom (206, college: UC Riverside) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Cameron Satterwhite (193-1997, college: Montana) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Jordan Tolbert (200-1992, college: SMU) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Johor Tigers will meet at home Adroit (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Penang SY will play against KL Aseel and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: M.Morgan 24+9reb+2ast, A.Chidom 14+10reb+3ast, K.Wong 13+9reb+5ast, Y.Heng 11+4reb+6ast, K.Tang 9+3reb, T.Jun-Kai 8+1reb+2ast
Penang SY: C.Satterwhite 17+9reb+6ast, J.Tolbert 16+7reb+2ast, T.Kuek 12+3reb, L.Shu-Wen 11+3reb+3ast, F.Jun-Xian 6+2reb, K.Teo 3+4reb+5ast

Rising Star - NS Matrix 67-61

The game between NS Matrix (5-3) and Rising Star (2-5) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. NS Matrix was defeated by Rising Star in a tough game on the road 61-67. The best player for the winners was guard Zheng-Yang Chong (180-2003) who scored 26 points. DR Congolese guard Tychique Bosango (189-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Amir Williams (211-1992, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Yi-Hou Wong (195-1996) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. NS Matrix's coach Felton Sealey rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rising Star are again looking forward to face NS Matrix in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. NS Matrix will play against Johor Tigers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rising Star: C.Zheng-Yang 26+4reb+3ast, B.Tychique 17+12reb+2ast, M.Roberts 11+15reb+1ast, L.Jia-Jun 9+4reb+4ast, L.Wan-Seong 2, C.Yew-Thung 2+3reb+2ast
NS Matrix: A.Williams 15+9reb+1ast, D.Abrom 13+5reb+1ast, Y.Wong 9+8reb+3ast, W.Liew 8+4reb, C.Ting 7+5reb+6ast, D.Wee-Yiang 4+3reb+2ast