NBL Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 8 was a home defeat of 3rd ranked Xin Hua (6-2) by second ranked Hornets (7-1) who outscored them by 22 points 82-60 in the game for the second place. It ended the six-game winning streak of Xin Hua. Hornets dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Xin Hua's 30. They outrebounded Xin Hua 49-32 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Kelvin Lim-Hong who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Malaysian Russell Low-Wen who added 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Isaac Low responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hornets maintains second position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader Adroit. Xin Hua at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Siglap. Hornets are looking forward to face league's leader Adroit in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Xin Hua's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.
Important game to mention about took place in Singapore. Eighth ranked SAF (2-6) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Nanyang (2-5) 67-64 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by international center Lavin Raj V (200-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Wei Tan Tan Jun supported him with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 27 points and 17 rebounds by guard Benjamin Lim (184-1997) did not help to save the game for Nanyang. Nanyang's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. SAF maintains eighth position with 2-6 record. Nanyang lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with five games lost. SAF will play against GBA Hoops (#9) in the next round. Nanyang will play against the league's leader Adroit and will have a slim chance for a victory.
NBL top team - Adroit (7-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Tagawa (0-8) in Singapore 81-60. The best player for the winners was Han Wong-Zhong who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Denilson Soh produced 21 points and 5 steals for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Adroit have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Tagawa still closes the standings with eight games lost. Adroit will meet Nanyang (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tagawa will play against Nanyang and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 8 Siglap won against SG Bball on the opponent's court 71-61. Tong Whye managed to outperform GBA Hoops in a home game 80-64.

SG Bball - Siglap 61-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked SG Bball's (4-4) home loss to fourth ranked Siglap (6-2) 61-71 on Sunday. Siglap had a 40-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Yuan Lim Jun who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Lim Shawn Fang chipped in 18 points. Gary Yeo produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Shengyu Lim added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siglap have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Xin Hua. Loser SG Bball keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Tong Whye. Siglap's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Xin Hua.
Top scorers:
SG Bball: L.Remus 11+4reb+3ast, Y.Gary 11+13reb+1ast, L.Shengyu 11+6reb+2ast, N.Yang 9+6reb+2ast, E.Putra 7+4reb+1ast, K.Yong 6+1reb+1ast
Siglap: F.Lim Shawn 18+2reb, L.Jun Yuan 18+7reb+3ast, G.Chiang 7+10reb+1ast, N.Hao 7+3reb+1ast, L.Reece 6+13reb, T.Juen 6+4reb+1ast

Tong Whye - GBA Hoops 80-64

Rather predictable result in Singapore where sixth ranked Tong Whye (4-4) defeated 8th ranked GBA Hoops (1-7) 80-64 on Sunday. They outrebounded GBA Hoops 54-40 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Wooi Khaw-Yeong who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 20 rebounds. Justin Tan-Kai chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Espinosa Haribon produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Howard Tan added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tong Whye moved-up to fifth place, which they share with SG Bball. Newly promoted GBA Hoops dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Tong Whye will meet SG Bball (#5) in the next round. GBA Hoops will play against SAF (#8) in Singapore and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
GBA Hoops: H.Espinosa 26+10reb+5ast, T.Howard 12+6reb+1ast, C.Wai 10+3reb+1ast, C.Wencai 6+3reb, N.Hamkah 6+4reb+1ast, C.Joo Han 4+2reb+1ast
Tong Whye: K.Wooi 28+20reb+1ast, T.Justin 17+7reb, Z.Zhen 13+9reb+1ast, H.Kok Jia 7+3reb+1ast, H.Louis 7+1reb, T.Edwin 4+4reb+3ast

Tagawa - Adroit 60-81

NBL top team - Adroit (7-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Tagawa (0-8) in Singapore 81-60. Adroit dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Tagawa's 26. Adroit forced 20 Tagawa turnovers and outrebounded them 62-28 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Han Wong-Zhong who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Center Herman Chan (190-1997) chipped in 9 points and 14 rebounds. Denilson Soh produced 21 points and 5 steals and Manaf Ridzuan added 3 points, 6 assists and 5 steals respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Adroit have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Loser Tagawa still closes the standings with eight games lost. Adroit will meet Nanyang (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tagawa will play against Nanyang and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tagawa: S.Denilson 21+3reb, Z.Andrew 10+1reb+1ast, J.Jiun Wong 7+3reb+3ast, N.Bryan 6, P.Harihaaran 6+6reb+1ast, L.Ren 4+3ast
Adroit: W.Han 17+5reb+2ast, K.Meng 10+4reb, C.Herman 9+14reb, C.Yu 8+3reb, Q.Toh 8+4reb+3ast, Z.Qiang 7+8reb+8ast

Xin Hua - Hornets 60-82

The most interesting game of round 8 was a home defeat of 3rd ranked Xin Hua (6-2) by second ranked Hornets (7-1) who outscored them by 22 points 82-60 in the game for the second place. It ended the six-game winning streak of Xin Hua. Hornets dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Xin Hua's 30. They outrebounded Xin Hua 49-32 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Kelvin Lim-Hong who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Malaysian Russell Low-Wen who added 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Hornets players scored in double figures. Isaac Low responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Terry Lua-jun scored 3 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hornets maintains second position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader Adroit. Xin Hua at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Siglap. Hornets are looking forward to face league's leader Adroit in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Xin Hua's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.
Top scorers:
Xin Hua: L.Isaac 12+5reb+1ast, W.Yew 9+3reb+1ast, H.Yuan 8+3reb+1ast, C.Liang 8+1ast, M.Folkoff 5+5reb, N.John 5+2reb+3ast
Hornets: L.Kelvin 21+12reb+1ast, L.Tay-Ding 16+6reb, M.Hao 10+8reb, R.Low-Wen 10+11reb+1ast, O.Desmond 9+2reb, L.How 5+2reb+5ast

SAF - Nanyang 67-64

Important game to mention about took place in Singapore. Eighth ranked SAF (2-6) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Nanyang (2-5) 67-64 on Sunday evening. SAF dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Nanyang's 22. The winners were led by international center Lavin Raj V (200-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Wei Tan Tan Jun supported him with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Four SAF players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 27 points and 17 rebounds by guard Benjamin Lim (184-1997) did not help to save the game for Nanyang. Aik Chua-Cheong added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Nanyang's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. SAF maintains eighth position with 2-6 record. Nanyang lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with five games lost. SAF will play against GBA Hoops (#9) in the next round. Nanyang will play against the league's leader Adroit and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Nanyang: B.Lim 27+17reb+3ast, C.Aik 12+9reb+3ast, Y.Ronald 7+7reb+2ast, O.Alvin 6+3reb+1ast, M.Jun Lim 5+3reb+1ast, C.Bryan 3+2reb+1ast
SAF: L.Raj V 21+16reb+3ast, S.Sherman 13+3reb+1ast, P.Haran 11+5reb, T.Ming 10+7reb+1ast, W.Tan Tan Jun 8+10reb, K.Xian 2+3reb



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