MBL Round 22 (Regular Season): Miners defeat Xac Broncos

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Broncos (18-5) in Erdenet on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by seventh ranked Miners (11-12) 92-91. Miners made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Xac Broncos turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Xac Broncos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). International guard Bolor-Erdene Gantsolmon (183-2003) contributed with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Jordan Tolbert (200-1992, college: SMU) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists for Xac Broncos. Miners have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Xac Broncos lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with five games lost. Miners are looking forward to face Darkhan (#8) on the road in the next round. Xac Broncos' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Ulaanbaatar Metal.
The game in Darkhan was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Apes (13-7) played at the court of 6th ranked United (10-11). Apes defeated United 95-82. American swingman Kris Clyburn (196-1996, college: UNLV) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and Ulzii Myagmarsuren chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Terran Petteway (198-1992, college: Nebraska, agency: MSG) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Apes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-7 record having eight points less than leader Xac Broncos. Darkhan at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 11 games lost. Apes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Darkhan will play at home against Miners (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between fifth ranked Knights (11-10) and 9th ranked UB TLG (5-17) in on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Knights outscored guests from Ulaanbaatar 74-55. Pendarvis Williams notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 7 points and 14 rebounds by Kenny Wooten Jr did not help to save the game for UB TLG. Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-10 record. UB TLG lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 17 games lost. Knights will meet at home Brothers (#7) in the next round. UB TLG will play against Bison and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 22 Brothers beat Bison on the road 106-90.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds by Justin Moss of Bison.



Knights - UB TLG 74-55

The game between fifth ranked Knights (11-10) and 9th ranked UB TLG (5-17) in on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Knights outscored guests from Ulaanbaatar 74-55. Knights looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by UB TLG's players. American guard Pendarvis Williams (198-1991, college: Norfolk St.) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Erdenetsogt Ochirbat (184-1995) supported him with 30 points and 6 rebounds. Even 7 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Kenny Wooten Jr (204-1998, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for UB TLG. Mandahbayar Ganbat added 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-10 record. UB TLG lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 17 games lost. Knights will meet at home Brothers (#7) in the next round. UB TLG will play against Bison and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
UB TLG: M.Ganbat 16+3reb+1ast, B.Gan-Erdene 9+2reb+6ast, C.Munkh Ulzii 8+2reb+1ast, K.Wooten Jr. 7+14reb, H.Erdenebat 4+2ast, A.Batsaikhan 3
Knights: E.Ochirbat 30+6reb+2ast, P.Williams 23+11reb+5ast, D.Davaadorj 6+8reb+2ast, M.Hureltogoo 6+2reb+3ast, T.Batmenh 2+4reb+1ast, B.Ganga 2+2reb+4ast

Darkhan - Apes 82-95

The game in Darkhan was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Apes (13-7) played at the court of 6th ranked United (10-11). Apes defeated United 95-82. Apes made 32-of-38 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Darkhan was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American swingman Kris Clyburn (196-1996, college: UNLV) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Ulzii Myagmarsuren (181-2000) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Apes players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Terran Petteway (198-1992, college: Nebraska, agency: MSG) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Tae Hardy (190, college: UTEP) scored 22 points. Apes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-7 record having eight points less than leader Xac Broncos. Darkhan at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 11 games lost. Apes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Darkhan will play at home against Miners (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Darkhan: T.Petteway 23+6reb+4ast, T.Hardy 22+3reb, D.Bau-Ulziy 9+1reb, T.Taiwan 8+3reb+2ast, O.Sodnomjamts 6+2reb+1ast, D.Uganbayar 4+2reb+1ast
Apes: K.Clyburn 20+4reb+1ast, U.Myagmarsuren 18+1reb+4ast, T.Bataa 17+3reb, S.Tsagaanbaatar 12+1reb, D.Acuoth 10+6reb+1ast, N.Ganbaatar 8+5reb

Miners - Xac Broncos 92-91

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Broncos (18-5) in Erdenet on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by seventh ranked Miners (11-12) 92-91. Miners made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Xac Broncos turnovers. 28 personal fouls committed by Xac Broncos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). International guard Bolor-Erdene Gantsolmon (183-2003) contributed with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Jordan Tolbert (200-1992, college: SMU) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists and Baatar-Erdene Barsbold added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Xac Broncos. Four Xac Broncos players scored in double figures. Miners have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Xac Broncos lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with five games lost. Miners are looking forward to face Darkhan (#8) on the road in the next round. Xac Broncos' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Ulaanbaatar Metal.
Top scorers:
Xac Broncos: J.Tolbert 25+18reb+8ast, A.Azbayar 16+9reb+1ast, B.Barsbold 15+12reb+2ast, T.Chingis 12+4reb, J.Gray 9+1reb+8ast, S.Enkhbaatar 6+3reb+3ast
Miners: B.Gantsolmon 25+6reb+4ast, M.Esho 22+6reb+1ast, S.Ponds 20+12reb+4ast, E.Dorj-Arild 8+1reb+1ast, O.Ganzorig 5+4reb+1ast, G.Nasanjargal 3+2reb

Bison - Brothers 90-106

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Brothers' (10-9) road victory over bottom-ranked Bizon (5-18) in Nalaikh 106-90 on Thursday. Brothers outrebounded Bison 43-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. Brothers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Power forward Diamond Stone (208-1997, college: Maryland) notched a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) supported him with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Brothers players scored in double figures. Even 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds by power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) did not help to save the game for Bison. Center Kyree Walker (198-2000) added 25 points and 8 assists for lost side. Brothers moved-up to seventh place. Bison lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 18 games lost. Brothers will meet higher ranked Knights (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bison will play against UB TLG (#9) in Ulaanbaatar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bison: J.Moss 36+8reb+1ast, K.Walker 25+4reb+8ast, T.Elbeg 11+4reb+4ast, M.Purevdorj 5+1reb+1ast, T.Sanchir 3, B.B. 3+2reb+6ast
Brothers: D.Stone 32+10reb+1ast, M.Moore 22+10reb+9ast, M.Baasandorj 17+3reb+2ast, B.Enkh-Amgalan 15+3ast, U.Chinguun 10+7reb+3ast, D.Purevsuren 4+9reb+3ast