TPBL Round 20 (Regular Season): #1 Kings are defeated by Taiwan Beer L.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Kings (21-7) against sixth ranked Leopards on Sunday night. Leopards were rolled over by sixth ranked Leopards (12-15) 87-68. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Kings. Taiwan Beer L. forced 28 Kings turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Kings helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) who added 17 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. American swingman Kenny Manigault (195-1991, college: Pikeville) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leopards have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Kings at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Taiwan Beer L. are looking forward to face higher ranked Kaohsiung A. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kings' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Taipei to the arena N.Taipei CTBC.
Very important is a loss of third ranked Aquas (16-15) against sixth ranked Leopards (12-15) on Friday night. Aquas were defeated by Leopards in a tough game 103-107. The winners were led by American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored that evening 32 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Jin-Wei Gao supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for Kaohsiung A.. Aquas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leopards have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Kaohsiung A. lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 15 games lost. Taiwan Beer L. will play against higher ranked Kaohsiung A. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kaohsiung A. will have a break next round.
Very important is a loss of second ranked Dreamers (16-13) against fifth ranked Taipei TM (14-18) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by Taipei TM in a tough game 66-72. The best player for the winners was Micheal Eric who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Markus Loncar produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 rebounds for Taipei TM. Taipei TM maintains fifth position with 14-18 record. Dreamers lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with 13 games lost. Taipei TM's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Taipei Kings.

In the last two games of round 20 bottom-ranked Lioneers lost to Kings 100-111. Taipei TM was outscored by Kaohsiung A. 76-96.



Taiwan Beer L. - Kaohsiung A. 107-103

Very important is a loss of third ranked Aquas (16-15) against sixth ranked Leopards (12-15) on Friday night. Aquas were defeated by Leopards in a tough game 103-107. Taiwan Beer L. forced 19 Kaohsiung A. turnovers. Strangely Kaohsiung A. outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 49-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. Kaohsiung A. was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored that evening 32 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and international point guard Jin-Wei Gao (175-2000) supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for Kaohsiung A.. The former international guard Huan-Ya Yu (182-1993) added 21 points and 4 assists for Taiwan Beer L.. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Aquas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leopards have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Kaohsiung A. lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with 15 games lost. Taiwan Beer L. will play against higher ranked Kaohsiung A. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kaohsiung A. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kaohsiung A.: T.Chiu 21+6reb+2ast, H.Yu 21+4reb+4ast, C.Sword 16+3reb+5ast, K.Wesson 15+15reb+4ast, A.Morse 14+9reb, L.Hu 11+5reb+3ast
Taiwan Beer L.: L.Kromah 32+7reb+7ast, J.Gao 19+5reb+4ast, R.Upshaw 17+10reb+1ast, A.Toupane 13+7reb+2ast, H.Wang 12+2reb+1ast, S.Lin 7+3reb+2ast

Taipei TM - Dreamers 72-66

Very important is a loss of second ranked Dreamers (16-13) against fifth ranked Taipei TM (14-18) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by Taipei TM in a tough game 66-72. Taipei TM held Dreamers to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Taipei TM forced 24 Dreamers turnovers. Strangely Dreamers outrebounded Taipei TM 68-53 including a 28-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Nigerian center Micheal Eric (211-1988, college: Temple) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. The former international forward Samuel Manu (201-2000, college: UC Davis) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bosnian-Croatian center Markus Loncar (213-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 rebounds and international forward Chien-Hao Ma (201-2001, college: Georgia St.) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Taipei TM. Taipei TM maintains fifth position with 14-18 record. Dreamers lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with 13 games lost. Taipei TM's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Taipei Kings.
Top scorers:
Dreamers: M.Loncar 17+21reb+1ast, C.Ma 15+7reb, J.Chen 9+2reb, B.Beech 8+10reb+1ast, Y.Chiang 6+2reb+4ast, R.Walko 5+14reb+2ast
Taipei TM: S.Manu 21+5reb+4ast, M.Eric 16+14reb+1ast, R.McCallum 14+5reb+2ast, L.Wang 6+1reb, S.Ting 5+7reb+5ast, W.Chen 5

Kings - Lioneers 111-100

Very expected game when 7th ranked Lioneers (10-21) were defeated by first ranked Kings (21-7) 111-100 on Saturday. Kings made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Kenny Manigault (195-1991, college: Pikeville) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds. Four Kings players scored in double figures. American guard Landers Nolley II (201-2000, college: Cincinnati) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and his fellow American import forward Kennedy Meeks (208-1995, college: UNC, agency: Diamond Sports) added 25 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Kings. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kings have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-7 record. Loser Lioneers stay at the bottom place with 21 games lost. Kings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Taipei to the arena N.Taipei CTBC.
Top scorers:
Lioneers: L.Nolley II 25+7reb+11ast, K.Meeks 25+15reb+2ast, K.Kao 10+2reb, N.Laszewski 9+7reb+2ast, H.Li 8+1reb+4ast, S.Hsiao 6+2reb
Kings: J.Washburn 26+9reb+2ast, K.Manigault 19+13reb+9ast, A.Daye 17+10reb+7ast, C.Hung 13+5ast, S.Su 9+5reb+1ast, Y.Chien 8+3reb+4ast

Taipei TM - Kaohsiung A. 76-96

Rather predictable result when third ranked Aquas (16-15) smashed 5th ranked Taipei TM (14-18) 96-76 on Sunday. Kaohsiung A. forced 21 Taipei TM turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. The former international Long-Mao Hu (195-1992, college: Chaminade) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Aquas players scored in double figures. French Adrien Moerman (202-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and American point guard Ray McCallum (191-1991, college: Detroit) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Kaohsiung A.. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kaohsiung A. maintains third position with 16-15 record having two points less than leader Kings. Loser Taipei TM keeps the fifth place with 18 games lost. Kaohsiung A. will meet Taiwan Beer L. (#6) in the next round. Taipei TM's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Taipei Kings.
Top scorers:
Taipei TM: A.Moerman 21+13reb+2ast, R.McCallum 19+5reb+5ast, M.Eric 11+7reb, L.Wang 6+3reb+2ast, S.Ting 6+3reb+5ast, W.Chen 5+1reb+1ast
Kaohsiung A.: K.Wesson 21+19reb+2ast, T.Chiu 17+4reb+4ast, L.Hu 15+7reb+5ast, C.Sword 11+5reb+5ast, H.Yu 10+6ast, W.Su 10+5reb+1ast

Kings - Taiwan Beer L. 68-87

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Kings (21-7) against sixth ranked Leopards on Sunday night. Leopards were rolled over by sixth ranked Leopards (12-15) 87-68. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Kings. Taiwan Beer L. forced 28 Kings turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Kings helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) who added 17 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Five Leopards players scored in double figures. American swingman Kenny Manigault (195-1991, college: Pikeville) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Palestinian power forward Sani Sakakini (204-1988) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leopards have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 12-15 record. Kings at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Taiwan Beer L. are looking forward to face higher ranked Kaohsiung A. (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kings' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Taipei to the arena N.Taipei CTBC.
Top scorers:
Kings: K.Manigault 19+16reb+1ast, S.Sakakini 14+9reb+1ast, J.Washburn 12+7reb+1ast, C.Hung 9+2ast, Y.Chien 9+1reb+1ast, J.Lin 3+11reb+6ast
Taiwan Beer L.: L.Kromah 27+6reb+7ast, D.Williams 17+16reb+2ast, J.Gao 17+4reb+3ast, S.Lin 10+8reb+3ast, H.Wang 10+4reb, A.Toupane 4+8reb+1ast