NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Siglap's defeat of Xin Hua

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Singapore: Siglap (#8) and Xin Hua (#6). Siglap (6-9) smashed visiting Xin Hua (8-7) by 25 points 78-53. Siglap outrebounded Xin Hua 48-33 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kyle Jeffers (207-1985, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. The former international guard Gavin Tay (188-1999) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Yew Wong-Teng replied with 14 points for Xin Hua. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Siglap have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-9 record. Xin Hua lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Tong Whye. Siglap's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Tong Whye.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Chong Ghee (10-5) against eighth ranked Siglap (6-9) on Sunday night. Host Chong Ghee was defeated by Siglap in 64-52. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kyle Jeffers (207-1985, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 23 rebounds and Gavin Tay who added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side international guard Justen Chiam (177-2002) responded with 32 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siglap have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-9 record. Chong Ghee at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Tagawa. Siglap's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Tong Whye.
NBL top team - Hornets (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Tungsan (2-13) 95-58. The winners were led by Royston Goh-Yong who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds. Hornets' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by Tan Bryant did not help to save the game for Tungsan. Undefeated Hornets have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-0 record. Newly promoted Tungsan stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Police. Hornets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Xin Hua.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Chong Ghee beat Police on the road 71-60. Tong Whye was destroyed by SG Bball on its own court 57-87. SBA unfortunately lost to Tagawa in Singapore 52-60. Adroit rolled over Police at home 91-61. Nanyang was crushed by Xin Hua on the opponent's court 75-52.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 12 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Terry Lua of Xin Hua.



Siglap - Xin Hua 78-53

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Singapore: Siglap (#8) and Xin Hua (#6). Siglap (6-9) smashed visiting Xin Hua (8-7) by 25 points 78-53. Siglap outrebounded Xin Hua 48-33 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kyle Jeffers (207-1985, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. The former international guard Gavin Tay (188-1999) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Yew Wong-Teng replied with 14 points and Zhi Yun Seet added 10 points in the effort for Xin Hua. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Siglap have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-9 record. Xin Hua lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Tong Whye. Siglap's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Tong Whye.
Top scorers:
Siglap: K.Jeffers 21+13reb+1ast, X.Ng Jun 18+5reb, D.Yap 9+5reb+2ast, G.Tay 9+7reb+9ast, J.Gan 7+3reb+1ast, E.Kaul 6+8reb+3ast
Xin Hua: Y.Wong-Teng 14+3reb+1ast, Z.Yun Seet 10+3reb+2ast, M.Lim 6+3reb+3ast, Z.Jian Loke 6+3reb+1ast, T.Lua 4+6reb+2ast, C.Shan Tan 4+3reb+3ast

Police - Chong Ghee 60-71

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Chong Ghee (10-5) beat on the road 11th ranked Police (2-13) 71-60 on Thursday. Chong Ghee dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Police's 30. Chong Ghee forced 27 Police turnovers. The winners were led by international guard Justen Chiam (177-2002) who scored that evening 25 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Jay-Shay Lim (177-1997) supported him with 16 points. Chong Ghee's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 16 points and 4 assists by Bayot Ferrera did not help to save the game for Police. Emgeeyar Gopal added 6 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Chong Ghee maintains third position with 10-5 record having five points less than leader Hornets, which they share with Tagawa. Police lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Tungsan. Chong Ghee will meet at home Tong Whye (#6) in the next round. Police will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chong Ghee: J.Chiam 25+7reb+2ast, J.Lim 16+3reb+2ast, A.McKevin 11+8reb, J.Leow 9+2reb, P.Dahlen 6+9reb, Y.Wang 3+1reb+1ast
Police: B.Ferrera 16+2reb+4ast, B.Lim 11+2reb, Q.Feng Chan 7+4reb+2ast, J.Xiong Koh 6+4reb+2ast, S.Chong Siew 6+6reb+1ast, E.Gopal 6+9reb

Tong Whye - SG Bball 57-87

There was an upset when higher ranked Tong Whye (8-7) was smashed by ninth ranked SG Bball (5-10) in Singapore 87-57 on Sunday. SG Bball held Tong Whye to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.7 percent accuracy of the winners. SG Bball looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tong Whye's players. The winners were led by Jonathan Hai who had that evening a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds and Jun-Hao Lee supported him with 30 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by international guard Benjamin Lim (184-1997) did not help to save the game for Tong Whye. International guard Yuhui Zhen (180-1998) added 16 points for lost side. Tong Whye's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. SG Bball maintains ninth position with 5-10 record. Loser Tong Whye keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Xin Hua. SG Bball will meet higher ranked Xin Hua (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tong Whye's 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:
SG Bball: J.Hai 32+11reb+1ast, J.Lee 30+7reb+1ast, W.Tay 16+6reb+1ast, S.Lim 7+9reb+3ast, S.Khor 2+6reb+6ast, C.Aiden 0
Tong Whye: B.Lim 19+12reb+1ast, Y.Zhen 16+4reb+2ast, J.Tan-Kai 14+4reb, S.Pillay 4+12reb+1ast, E.Tan-Zhi 2+7reb+2ast, E.Lim 2+2reb

Tagawa - SBA 60-52

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Tagawa (10-5) won against 6th ranked SBA (7-8) in Singapore 60-52 on Sunday. Tagawa held SBA to an opponent 22.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Strangely SBA outrebounded Tagawa 49-37 including a 23-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by international forward Shi-Yu Ng (197-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and forward Yung-Juen Teo (191-2003) supported him with 15 points. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by Haran Prem did not help to save the game for SBA. International guard Zhi-Cai Tng (183-1998) added 6 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. SBA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tagawa have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Chong Ghee. Loser SBA dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. Tagawa will meet Nanyang (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SBA will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tagawa: S.Ng 25+12reb+2ast, Y.Teo 15+4reb, H.Parathy 7+6reb+2ast, D.Ng 5+5reb+3ast, K.Ridzuan 4+6reb, M.Pan 2+3reb+1ast
SBA: H.Prem 21+7reb+1ast, W.Long Wong 9+2reb+6ast, Z.Tng 6+13reb+1ast, J.Rong Koh 6+10reb, C.Xuan 3+1reb, J.Seo Han 3+5reb+1ast

Tungsan - Hornets 58-95

NBL top team - Hornets (15-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Tungsan (2-13) 95-58. Hornets dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Tungsan's 44. They outrebounded Tungsan 69-36 including a 30-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hornets looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tungsan's players. The winners were led by Royston Goh-Yong who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds and Ming Nio-Yuan supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Hornets players scored in double figures. Hornets' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by Tan Bryant did not help to save the game for Tungsan. Kyran Catiter added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Hornets have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-0 record. Newly promoted Tungsan stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Police. Hornets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Singapore Xin Hua.
Top scorers:
Hornets: R.Goh-Yong 20+19reb+1ast, M.Nio-Yuan 17+10reb+3ast, S.Mohamad 13+6reb+5ast, Y.Xu-Duan 13+1reb, J.Yuan Wang 12+8reb, K.Aligwoekwe 6+1ast
Tungsan: T.Bryant 19+10reb, K.Catiter 17+8reb+2ast, Y.Sim 7+4reb+1ast, D.Caijun 6+3reb+1ast, Z.Sim 6+5reb+1ast, J.Jie Foo 2+3reb+1ast

Adroit - Police 91-61

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Police (2-13) was outscored by second ranked Adroit (14-1) in Singapore 91-61 on Sunday. Adroit looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Larry-Hua Liew (191-1993) who scored that evening 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international Leon Kwek (190-1996) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Adroit players scored in double figures. Even 19 points by Wei Jun Chua did not help to save the game for Police. Bayot Ferrera added 15 points and 5 assists for lost side. Adroit have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 14-1 record behind leader Hornets. Police lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Tungsan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Adroit: Q.Toh 22+2reb+5ast, L.Kwek 19+9reb+3ast, L.Liew 18+8reb+8ast, Q.Wu 15+8reb+3ast, H.Ng 15+12reb+4ast, H.Hoe Chan 2+8reb
Police: W.Jun Chua 19+4reb+2ast, B.Ferrera 15+3reb+5ast, S.Jun 9+6reb+3ast, J.Xiong Koh 6+8reb, W.How Chua 6+6reb+3ast, B.Lim 3

Chong Ghee - Siglap 52-64

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Chong Ghee (10-5) against eighth ranked Siglap (6-9) on Sunday night. Host Chong Ghee was defeated by Siglap in 64-52. Siglap outrebounded Chong Ghee 53-32 including a 40-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Kyle Jeffers (207-1985, college: Oregon St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 23 rebounds and the former international guard Gavin Tay (188-1999) who added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side international guard Justen Chiam (177-2002) responded with 32 points and the former international point guard Jay-Shay Lim (177-1997) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siglap have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 6-9 record. Chong Ghee at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Tagawa. Siglap's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Tong Whye.
Top scorers:
Siglap: J.Gan 15+3reb+3ast, K.Jeffers 14+23reb+3ast, G.Tay 12+7reb+5ast, X.Ng Jun 8+7reb+1ast, E.Kaul 4+5reb+1ast, D.Yap 4+5reb+1ast
Chong Ghee: J.Chiam 32+4reb+2ast, J.Lim 11+7reb+2ast, C.Pepito 3+2ast, J.Leow 3+1reb+1ast, A.McKevin 3+6reb, J.Ang 0+1reb

Xin Hua - Nanyang 75-52

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Xin Hua (8-7) outplayed 10th ranked Nanyang (3-12) in Singapore 75-52 on Sunday. Xin Hua dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Nanyang's 28. They outrebounded Nanyang 48-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by international guard Terry Lua (191-1997) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Martin Lim supported him with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Aik Chua-Cheong did not help to save the game for Nanyang. Pei Zong Goh added 7 points for lost side. Nanyang's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Xin Hua moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tong Whye. Nanyang lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Xin Hua's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Singapore to the arena Hornets.
Top scorers:
Xin Hua: M.Lim 20+7reb+5ast, C.Shan Tan 19+2reb, T.Lua 12+16reb+5ast, C.Poh Yap 8+7reb+1ast, Z.Lim 5+2reb, Z.Jian Loke 4+6reb+3ast
Nanyang: A.Chua-Cheong 16+7reb+4ast, P.Zong Goh 7+4reb, Y.Tan-Bo 7+2reb+1ast, S.Ang 5+1reb+1ast, R.Yip 4+4reb+2ast, J.Ming Teo 4+3reb+1ast