MBL Round 5 (Regular Season): Apes lose to Metal

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Apes (7-2) recorded its second loss in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Metal (4-4) 94-93. Metal made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was who scored 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) chipped in 18 points. Dulguun Ganbaatar produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the guests. Metal have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Metal went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Brothers. Apes at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Metal is looking forward to face league's second-placed BCH Knights in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Apes will play against Brothers in Uliastai and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Metal (4-4) against fifth ranked United (4-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Metal was defeated by United in Darkhan 88-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metal. American guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Marlon Johnson contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Metal. United have a solid series of four victories in a row. Darkhan moved-up to third place. Metal at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Brothers. Darkhan will play against Xac Broncos (#7) in Ulaanbaatar in the next round. Metal will play against the league's second-placed BCH Knights and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Leader Apes delivered the seventh victory on Wednesday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Bodons (3-4) 72-58 in Sukhbaatar. Thomas Robinson stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Mike Williams responded with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Apes maintains first place with 7-2 record. Loser Bodons keeps the eighth position with four games lost. Apes will meet Brothers (#5) in the next round. Selenge will play against Falcons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Darkhan defeated Mongolians in a road game 92-87. Brothers beat Miners at home 86-80. Falcons lost to Miners on the opponent's court 73-82.
The best stats of 5th round was 22 points and 10 rebounds by Chad Venning of Miners.



Darkhan - Metal 88-74

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Metal (4-4) against fifth ranked United (4-3) on Wednesday night. Visiting Metal was defeated by United in Darkhan 88-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Metal. American guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). His fellow American import center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four United players scored in double figures. answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) added 15 points in the effort for Metal. United have a solid series of four victories in a row. Darkhan moved-up to third place. Metal at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Brothers. Darkhan will play against Xac Broncos (#7) in Ulaanbaatar in the next round. Metal will play against the league's second-placed BCH Knights and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Darkhan: N.Anthony 22+5reb+9ast, J.Marlon 18+9reb, D.Dash-Ochir 12+1reb, B.Gantulga 12+7reb+1ast, B.Tumurbaatar 9+2reb+1ast, D.Uganbayar 6
Metal: M.Ch 22+6reb+3ast, C.Bradford 15+1reb+2ast, M.N 10+2reb+1ast, T.G 7+6reb+1ast, T.L 6+4reb, T.Sanchir 6+2reb

Metal - Apes 94-93

Top ranked Apes (7-2) recorded its second loss in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Metal (4-4) 94-93. Metal made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Uuganbayar Tumenbayar who scored 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) chipped in 18 points. Bradford is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Dulguun Ganbaatar produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Four Apes players scored in double figures. Metal have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Metal went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Brothers. Apes at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Metal is looking forward to face league's second-placed BCH Knights in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Apes will play against Brothers in Uliastai and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Metal: U.Tumenbayar 37+5reb+7ast, B.Christian 18+2reb+2ast, Z.Enkhtor 10+3reb+1ast, S.Erdenedalai 9+4reb+1ast, N.Munkhchodor 5+7reb, C.Margad 4+7reb+2ast
Apes: T.Robinson 21+3reb, G.Dulguun 21+15reb+2ast, M.Ulzii-Orshikh 15+5reb+8ast, P.Jok 14+7reb+1ast, E.Saruul-Erdene 6+2reb+3ast, E.Munkhbayar 5+2reb+1ast

Mongolians - Darkhan 87-92

There was no surprise in Ulaanbaatar where 10th ranked Mongolians (1-6) were defeated by fifth ranked United (4-3) 92-87 on Tuesday. Darkhan made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Mongolians turnovers. American center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) chipped in 25 points. Four United players scored in double figures. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) responded with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American-Guamanian center Jonathan Galloway (209-1996, college: UC Irvine, agency: Alti Sport) scored 21 points. United have a solid series of four victories in a row. Darkhan moved-up to third place. Mongolians lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with six games lost. Darkhan will meet Xac Broncos (#7) in the next round. Mongolians will play against the league's second-placed BCH Knights and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Darkhan: N.Anthony 25+1reb+3ast, J.Marlon 23+10reb+2ast, B.Gantulga 14+4reb+1ast, D.Uganbayar 11+2reb+3ast, B.Bat-Erdene 7+10reb+1ast, D.Dash-Ochir 6
Mongolians: B.Wesley 28+7reb+9ast, J.Galloway 21+4reb, L.Avirmed 14+2reb, M.Ulziibat 8+3reb, B.Togoldor 7+4reb, B.Sukhbat 5+6reb+3ast

Brothers - Miners 86-80

No shocking result in a game in Uliastai where sixth ranked Brothers (4-4) defeated 8th ranked Miners (3-3) 86-80 on Sunday. Brothers made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists for the winners and forward Lydell Elmore (206-1998, college: Camp-Harrodsburg) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Brothers players scored in double figures. Guard Pendarvis Williams (198-1991, college: Norfolk St.) responded with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Chad Venning (208, college: Boston Coll.) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Brothers moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Metal. Miners lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Xac Broncos. Brothers will meet at home league's leader Apes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Miners will play against Xac Broncos (#7) in Ulaanbaatar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brothers: M.McKenzie 22+9reb+14ast, T.Erdenebat 14+5reb+1ast, E.Lydell 13+9reb, Y.Ishibashi 13+2reb+1ast, M.Baasandorj 11+1ast, M.Tumen 7+4reb
Miners: C.Venning 19+5reb+1ast, P.Williams 19+9reb+5ast, A.Enkhbayasgalan 15+7reb+1ast, G.Bolor-Erdene 9+4reb+5ast, G.Battor 9+3reb+1ast, G.Odbayar 5+1reb+2ast

Selenge - Apes 58-72

Leader Apes delivered the seventh victory on Wednesday night. This time they beat 8th ranked Bodons (3-4) 72-58 in Sukhbaatar. Apes dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Bodons's 14. Apes forced 23 Selenge turnovers. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Dulguun Ganbaatar chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Mike Williams (188-1996, college: Rutgers) responded with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Ahmad Gilbert (200-1996, college: St.Thomas, FL) scored 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Apes maintains first place with 7-2 record. Loser Bodons keeps the eighth position with four games lost. Apes will meet Brothers (#5) in the next round. Selenge will play against Falcons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Apes: R.Thomas 19+12reb+4ast, D.Ganbaatar 14+8reb+2ast, U.Munkhbat 12+6reb+4ast, J.Peter 9+8reb+2ast, M.Enkhbat 7+2reb, H.Erdene-Ochir 7+1reb
Selenge: N.Batbayar 13+2reb, M.Williams 12+7reb+4ast, O.Tulga 9+7reb+1ast, A.Anand 8+1reb, A.Gilbert 7+7reb+4ast, S.Tsogtbaatar 6+2reb

Miners - Falcons 82-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Falcons' (1-5) road loss to eighth ranked Miners (3-3) 73-82 on Tuesday. Miners looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Chad Venning (208, college: Boston Coll.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Bolor-Erdene Gantsolmon chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Miners players scored in double figures. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) responded with 22 points and 6 assists and the other American import power forward Aaron Jones (206-1993, college: Ole Miss) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Miners moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Xac Broncos. Falcons lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the ninth position with five games lost. Miners will meet Xac Broncos (#7) in the next round. Falcons will play against Selenge and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Miners: V.Chad 22+10reb+3ast, B.Gantsolmon 18+5reb+5ast, W.Pendarvis 14+6reb+1ast, B.Ganbold 12+4reb+3ast, E.Amgalan 11+2reb+5ast, T.Chun-Hong 3+3ast
Falcons: R.Brandis 22+2reb+6ast, B.Azzayaa 11+3reb+2ast, G.Lkhagvatsend 10+1ast, A.Jones 9+7reb+2ast, O.Usukhbayar 8+4reb, S.Dugar-Erdene 6+2reb