NBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Tagawa is defeated by Hornets in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Singapore: Hornets (#1) and Tagawa (#6). Hornets (11-0) won against visiting Tagawa (6-5) 73-63. Hornets outrebounded Tagawa 49-36 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Kelvin Lim (191-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and Malaysian center Russell Low-Wen (200-1993) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was international forward Shi-Yu Ng (197-2000) with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Tagawa's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Hornets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Tagawa at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Hornets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . One of their biggest challengers host Chong Ghee (8-3) was smashed by second ranked Adroit (10-1) 81-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chong Ghee. The winners were led by the former international Leon Kwek (190-1996) who scored that evening 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Zhong-Han Wong supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points by international guard Justen Chiam (177-2002) did not help to save the game for Chong Ghee. Chong Ghee's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Adroit have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-1 record behind leader Hornets. Chong Ghee at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
NBL top team - Hornets (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Nanyang (3-8) 90-48. The best player for the winners was Loon Tay-Ding who scored 33 points (!!!). At the other side the best for losing team was Ismail Bin who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Nanyang's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Hornets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Loser Nanyang keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Siglap and SG Bball. Hornets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: bottom-ranked Tungsan was destroyed by Adroit on the opponent's court 102-68. Bottom-ranked Tungsan was outscored by Tagawa in a home game 75-97. Nanyang was rolled over Xin Hua on the road 69-49.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Martin Lim of Xin Hua.



Hornets - Tagawa 73-63

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Singapore: Hornets (#1) and Tagawa (#6). Hornets (11-0) won against visiting Tagawa (6-5) 73-63. Hornets outrebounded Tagawa 49-36 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Kelvin Lim (191-1996) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and Malaysian center Russell Low-Wen (200-1993) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was international forward Shi-Yu Ng (197-2000) with 25 points and 9 rebounds and Harihaaran Parathy scored 14 points and 4 assists. Tagawa's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Hornets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Tagawa at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Hornets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.
Top scorers:
Hornets: R.Low-Wen 20+8reb+3ast, K.Lim 17+18reb+5ast, Y.Xu-Duan 9+7reb+1ast, D.Tay 7+3reb+2ast, R.Goh-Yong 6+6reb+3ast, D.Oh 5+2reb+2ast
Tagawa: S.Ng 25+9reb+2ast, H.Parathy 14+4reb+4ast, C.Hoe Chow 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Teo 6+6reb, T.Yung Jin 3+2reb, M.Pan 3+3reb+1ast

Adroit - Tungsan 102-68

Very expected game in Singapore where 12th ranked Tungsan (1-10) was crushed by second ranked Adroit (10-1) 102-68 on Monday. Adroit dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tungsan's 40. They outrebounded Tungsan 56-35 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Adroit looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was center Herman Hoe Chan (190-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Leon Kwek (190-1996) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Adroit players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Kyran Catiter who recorded 19 points and Xuan Sim added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Tungsan's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Adroit have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-1 record behind leader Hornets. Tungsan lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Adroit: L.Liew 24+1reb+3ast, H.Hoe Chan 17+12reb+1ast, L.Kwek 16+7reb+5ast, Z.Zhou 10+5reb+2ast, N.Borhan 10+8reb+1ast, Q.Wu 8+7reb+3ast
Tungsan: K.Catiter 19+3reb, X.Sim 13+4reb+4ast, P.Selvakumar 7+1reb+2ast, M.Christopher 6+11reb+2ast, Z.Sim 6+4reb+2ast, D.Caijun 5+2reb+2ast

Nanyang - Hornets 48-90

NBL top team - Hornets (11-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Nanyang (3-8) 90-48. Hornets forced 20 Nanyang turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Nanyang's players. The best player for the winners was Malaysian Loon Tay-Ding (185-1994) who scored 33 points (!!!). Guard Chin-Hong Tan (186-1990) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Ismail Bin who recorded 12 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and Aik Chua-Cheong added 6 points, 5 assists and 5 steals respectively. Nanyang's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Hornets have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-0 record. Loser Nanyang keeps the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Siglap and SG Bball. Hornets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Siglap.
Top scorers:
Hornets: D.Tay 33+4reb+2ast, C.Tan 15+8reb+3ast, K.Lim 10+5reb+4ast, Y.Xu-Duan 8+6reb+6ast, W.Xiang Ng 7+5reb, R.Goh-Yong 6+10reb+4ast
Nanyang: I.Bin 12+5reb+1ast, J.Lim 8+1reb, P.Zong Goh 7+1reb+1ast, A.Chua-Cheong 6+3reb+5ast, J.Ong 4+4reb, Y.Lee 4+1reb+1ast

Tungsan - Tagawa 75-97

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Tagawa (6-5) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Tungsan (1-10) 97-75 on Wednesday. Tagawa dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Tungsan's 34. Tagawa forced 20 Tungsan turnovers. The best player for the winners was international forward Shi-Yu Ng (197-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Yung-Juen Teo (191-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tagawa's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Kyran Catiter who recorded 21 points and Xuan Sim added 20 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tagawa maintains sixth position with 6-5 record. Tungsan lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tagawa: H.Parathy 21+3reb+2ast, Y.Teo 16+10reb+2ast, S.Ng 15+10reb+4ast, T.Yung Jin 10+6reb+1ast, C.Hoe Chow 9+1reb, A.Zee-Kin 6+5reb+1ast
Tungsan: K.Catiter 21+4reb+2ast, X.Sim 20+4reb+1ast, Z.Sim 12+2reb+2ast, X.Owen Liow 10+7reb+1ast, J.Kiat Toh 7+9reb, D.Caijun 5+2reb+3ast

Chong Ghee - Adroit 61-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in . One of their biggest challengers host Chong Ghee (8-3) was smashed by second ranked Adroit (10-1) 81-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Chong Ghee. Adroit forced 19 Chong Ghee turnovers. The winners were led by the former international Leon Kwek (190-1996) who scored that evening 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Zhong-Han Wong (183-1997) supported him with 15 points. Four Adroit players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by international guard Justen Chiam (177-2002) did not help to save the game for Chong Ghee. Phua-Karl Dahlen added 9 points and 10 rebounds. Chong Ghee's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Adroit have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 10-1 record behind leader Hornets. Chong Ghee at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Adroit: L.Kwek 17+9reb+5ast, Z.Wong 15+4reb+3ast, Q.Wu 12+5reb+3ast, Q.Toh 11+5reb+1ast, Z.Zhou 9+6reb, N.Borhan 8+3reb+1ast
Chong Ghee: C.Pepito 16+1reb+1ast, J.Chiam 15+4reb+3ast, P.Dahlen 9+10reb+2ast, J.Lim 8+6reb+4ast, J.Leow 6+2reb, A.McKevin 6+7reb

Xin Hua - Nanyang 69-49

Not a big story in a game in Singapore where 8th ranked Nanyang (3-8) was rolled over by fifth ranked Xin Hua (7-4) 69-49 on Thursday. Xin Hua forced 27 Nanyang turnovers. The best player for the winners was Martin Lim who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international point guard John-Jing Ng (190-1994) chipped in 6 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Ismail Bin who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Jie Ming Teo added 12 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Xin Hua moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tong Whye. Loser Nanyang keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Siglap and SG Bball. Xin Hua will meet Police (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nanyang will play against SBA and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xin Hua: M.Lim 24+9reb+4ast, C.Shan Tan 9+4reb+3ast, Y.Wong-Teng 8+5reb+2ast, Z.Liang Chia 7+4reb, J.Ng 6+10reb+3ast, Z.Lim 5+2reb
Nanyang: I.Bin 13+12reb+2ast, J.Ming Teo 12+2reb+1ast, A.Chua-Cheong 9+4reb+1ast, R.Yip 5+3reb+1ast, J.Lim 4+2reb+1ast, A.Ong 2+1reb+1ast