T1 League Round 39: TB Herobears defeat N.Taipei CTBC

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked N.Taipei CTBC (22-5) against fourth ranked TB Herobears on Saturday night. TB Herobears were defeated by TB Herobears 112-96. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of N.Taipei CTBC. TB Herobears made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 N.Taipei CTBC turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. TB Herobears looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TB Herobears made 7 blocks. It was a good game for American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international point guard Yu-An Chiang (174-1991) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. American forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU) answered with 20 points and 6 assists for N.Taipei CTBC. TB Herobears maintains fourth place with 13-14 record. N.Taipei CTBC at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. TB Herobears are looking forward to face higher ranked Aquas (#3) in Kaohsiung in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round.
The game in Taoyuan was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Suns (8-18) played at the court of 6th ranked Leopards (6-21). Suns managed to secure a 4-point victory 97-93. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory scoring 52 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Arnett Moultrie helped adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. Suns' coach Christian Gavina allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds. Suns maintains fifth place with 8-18 record. Leopards lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 21 games lost. Suns will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leopards will play at home against the league's second-placed GhostHawks (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.

Taoyuan L. - Taichung Suns 93-97

The game in Taoyuan was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Suns (8-18) played at the court of 6th ranked Leopards (6-21). Suns managed to secure a 4-point victory 97-93. Leopards were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory scoring 52 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) helped adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. Suns' coach Christian Gavina allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds and center Dwight Howard (211-1985) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Leopards players scored in double figures. Suns maintains fifth place with 8-18 record. Leopards lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 21 games lost. Suns will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leopards will play at home against the league's second-placed GhostHawks (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Taoyuan L.: D.Davis 26+19reb+1ast, D.Howard 23+13reb+7ast, J.Lu 18+1reb+4ast, H.Chen 11+4reb+1ast, P.Tseng 6+1ast, C.Wei 5+1reb+8ast
Taichung Suns: R.Rice 52+9reb+4ast, K.Lu 12+1reb, A.Moultrie 12+7reb, D.Bayasgalan 6+4reb+6ast, Y.Su 4, K.Benson 4+8reb+1ast

TB Herobears - N.Taipei CTBC 112-96

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked N.Taipei CTBC (22-5) against fourth ranked TB Herobears on Saturday night. TB Herobears were defeated by TB Herobears 112-96. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of N.Taipei CTBC. TB Herobears made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 N.Taipei CTBC turnovers and outrebounded them 49-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. TB Herobears looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when TB Herobears made 7 blocks. It was a good game for American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international point guard Yu-An Chiang (174-1991) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. American forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU) answered with 20 points and 6 assists and Croatian center Kristijan Krajina (208-1990, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: 011 Sports) added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for N.Taipei CTBC. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. TB Herobears maintains fourth place with 13-14 record. N.Taipei CTBC at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. TB Herobears are looking forward to face higher ranked Aquas (#3) in Kaohsiung in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
N.Taipei CTBC: N.King 20+4reb+6ast, A.Bachir Mohammad 16+2reb+4ast, L.Bing-Sheng 14+6reb+3ast, K.Krajina 13+11reb+1ast, Y.Hsieh 12+1reb+2ast, K.Berzins 11+8reb+2ast
TB Herobears: M.Qualls 34+11reb+4ast, H.Thabeet 16+10reb, P.Jones III 15+7reb+4ast, Y.Chiang 14+5reb+12ast, C.Lee 12+5reb+2ast, P.Chou 11+6reb+2ast



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