WNBL is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 4 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most surprising game was the first loss of Radin Mas (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked Qian Xi Blue (3-1) 38-23. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Radin Mas. Qian Xi Blue have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Starbalm. Radin Mas at the other side dropped to the seventh position with one game lost. Qian Xi Blue is looking forward to face Kembangan (#6) in the next round. Radin Mas will play against SpitFire and are hoping to win this game.
SpitFire's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Hooper (2-2) 56-51. SpitFire (1-2) left bottom position moving up to tenth place. Hooper at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with Proform. SpitFire will play against higher ranked Radin Mas (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hooper will play against Siglap and hopes to get back on the winning track.
WNBL top team - Qian Xi Red (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Cyclone (1-3) 52-29. Qian Xi Red have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Cyclone dropped to the eleventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Whye Nam. Qian Xi Red will meet at home Starbalm (#5) in the next round. Cyclone will play against Whye Nam (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Kembangan smashed SG Basketball on the road 55-27. Whye Nam was destroyed by Starbalm on its own court 45-72. Kembangan lost to undefeated Hillcrest Grays in a road game 20-43. Kembangan lost to defending champion Siglap at home 31-73. Hooper defeated Proform on the opponent's court 60-48.
SG Basketball - Kembangan 27-55No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked
Kembangan (3-4) crushed on the road bottom-ranked
SG Basketball (0-3)
55-27 on Thursday.
Kembangan moved-up to sixth place. Loser SG Basketball still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Xin Hua and Kim Huat IBA.
Kembangan will meet Kim Huat IBA (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SG Basketball will play against Siglap and hopes to get finally their first victory.
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SpitFire - Hooper 56-51SpitFire's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat
Hooper (2-2)
56-51.
SpitFire (1-2) left bottom position moving up to tenth place.
Hooper at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with Proform.
SpitFire will play against higher ranked Radin Mas (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hooper will play against Siglap and hopes to get back on the winning track.
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Cyclone - Qian Xi Red 29-52WNBL top team -
Qian Xi Red (4-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked
Cyclone (1-3)
52-29.
Qian Xi Red have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with
4-0 record. Loser Cyclone dropped to the eleventh place with three games lost. They share the position with Whye Nam.
Qian Xi Red will meet at home Starbalm (#5) in the next round. Cyclone will play against Whye Nam (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Whye Nam - Starbalm 45-72Very expected game when 11th ranked
Whye Nam (1-3) was smashed at home by sixth ranked
Starbalm (3-1)
72-45 on Saturday.
Starbalm have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Qian Xi Blue. Loser Whye Nam keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Cyclone.
Starbalm will meet league's leader Qian Xi Red in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Whye Nam will play against Cyclone (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Hillcrest Grays - Kembangan 43-20Very predictable result when top-ranked
Hillcrest Grays (3-0) rolled over at home 8th ranked
Kembangan (3-4)
43-20 on Saturday.
Hillcrest Grays have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with
3-0 record behind leader Qian Xi Red, which they share with Siglap. Loser Kembangan dropped to the sixth place with four games lost.
Hillcrest Grays will meet bottom-ranked Xin Hua (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kembangan will play against Kim Huat IBA (#13) and hope to secure a win.
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Kembangan - Siglap 31-73Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked
Kembangan (3-4) was outscored at home by top-ranked
Siglap (3-0)
73-31 on Saturday.
Siglap have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Hillcrest Grays. Loser Kembangan dropped to the sixth position with four games lost.
Siglap will meet SG Basketball (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kembangan will play against Kim Huat IBA (#13) and hope to secure a win.
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Proform - Hooper 48-60There was a surprise result when ninth ranked
Hooper (2-2) defeated on the road higher ranked
Proform (2-2)
60-48 on Saturday.
Hooper moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Proform.
Hooper will meet higher ranked Siglap (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Proform will have a break next round.
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Radin Mas - Qian Xi Blue 23-38The most surprising game was the first loss of
Radin Mas (2-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked
Qian Xi Blue (3-1)
38-23. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Radin Mas.
Qian Xi Blue have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Starbalm.
Radin Mas at the other side dropped to the seventh position with one game lost.
Qian Xi Blue is looking forward to face Kembangan (#6) in the next round. Radin Mas will play against SpitFire and are hoping to win this game.
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