T1 League Round 42: N.Taipei CTBC defeat GhostHawks in the game between Top 4 teams

Nick King

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in T1 League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for N.Taipei CTBC (23-5) which played against second-best GhostHawks (19-10). First ranked N.Taipei CTBC managed to get a 9-point victory 114-105. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of GhostHawks. N.Taipei CTBC looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a good game for American forward Nick King (201-1995, college: MTSU) who led his team to a victory with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Mohammad Al Bachir (188-1998) contributed with 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for GhostHawks. GhostHawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. N.Taipei CTBC maintains first position with 23-5 record. GhostHawks at the other side keep the second place with ten games lost. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. GhostHawks will play again on the road against the league's leader N.Taipei CTBC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Taichung was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Aquas (15-14) played at the court of 5th ranked Suns (8-20). Aquas managed to secure a 7-point victory 111-104. The former international Long-Mao Hu (195-1992, college: Chaminade) scored 31 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jason Brickman chipped in 21 points and 13 assists during the contest. Aquas' coach Brendan Joyce used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with TB Herobears. Suns at the other side keep the fifth position with 20 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.