TPBL Round 2 (Regular Season): N.Taipei CTBC defeat Kings

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in TPBL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kings against N.Taipei CTBC on Saturday night. N.Taipei CTBC were defeated by N.Taipei CTBC 105-89. N.Taipei CTBC looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with 26 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for Kings. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. N.Taipei CTBC is looking forward to face Taiwan Beer L. in Taoyuan in the next round. Kings will play on the road against Kaohsiung A. and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about was the one when Taipei TM saved a 3-point derby victory edging Kings 123-120 on Sunday evening. American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) had a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Stanton Kidd chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Palestinian power forward Sani Sakakini (204-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Taipei TM's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Taipei to the arena N.Taipei CTBC.
The game in Changhua supposed to be also quite interesting. Leopards played at the court of Dreamers. Leopards smashed Dreamers 104-83 on Sunday. Lasan Kromah notched a triple-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Brandon Gilbeck did not help to save the game for Dreamers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leopards will meet N.Taipei CTBC on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dreamers will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 2 bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. beat Dreamers 106-101.



Dreamers - Kaohsiung A. 101-106

There was a small surprise when Aquas beat Dreamers 106-101 on Saturday. Kaohsiung A. made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Dreamers turnovers. Kaohsiung A. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Reid Travis (203-1995, college: Kentucky, agency: Pensack Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and supported him with 18 points and 7 assists. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman James Ennis (201-1990, college: LBSU, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Dreamers. His fellow American import power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Kaohsiung A.. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Aquas will meet Lioneers in the next round. Dreamers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dreamers: J.Ennis 26+6reb+2ast, A.Holman 16+6reb+5ast, T.Chang 15+1reb+2ast, R.Walko 14+6reb, C.Yu-An 13+4reb+3ast, L.Chun-Chi 9+4ast
Kaohsiung A.: R.Travis 24+13reb+1ast, Y.Huan-Ya 18+2reb+7ast, L.Hu 17+4reb+1ast, C.Lalanne 13+6reb+2ast, S.Chin-Yao 10+2reb+3ast, S.Wen-Ju 9+2reb+1ast

Kings - N.Taipei CTBC 89-105

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kings against N.Taipei CTBC on Saturday night. N.Taipei CTBC were defeated by N.Taipei CTBC 105-89. N.Taipei CTBC looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. contributed with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Kings. Four Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. N.Taipei CTBC is looking forward to face Taiwan Beer L. in Taoyuan in the next round. Kings will play on the road against Kaohsiung A. and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Kings: J.Washburn 18+12reb+1ast, J.Gardner 15+10reb, L.Kai-Yan 13+1reb+3ast, C.Brown Jr. 12+6reb+2ast, L.Joseph 9+4reb+1ast, S.Shih-Hsuan 6+2reb+1ast
N.Taipei CTBC: V.Gaddefors 29+14reb+6ast, Z.Cheng-Rui 26+16reb+2ast, M.Gadiaga 18+5reb+5ast, H.Ya-Hsuan 9+5reb+5ast, T.Wen-Ting 8+1reb+1ast, J.Ting-Jhao 6+2reb

Dreamers - Taiwan Beer L. 83-104

The game in Changhua supposed to be also quite interesting. Leopards played at the court of Dreamers. Leopards smashed Dreamers 104-83 on Sunday. Taiwan Beer L. made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Taiwan Beer L. made 7 blocks. American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) notched a triple-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and Filipino-American forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) supported him with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by international center Brandon Gilbeck (213-1996, college: W.Illinois) did not help to save the game for Dreamers. American power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for Taiwan Beer L.. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leopards will meet N.Taipei CTBC on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Dreamers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dreamers: L.Chun-Chi 16+2reb+1ast, T.Chang 13+3reb+1ast, A.Holman 13+7reb+3ast, B.Gilbeck 12+11reb, C.Yu-An 10+5reb+4ast, J.Ennis 9+9reb+4ast
Taiwan Beer L.: L.Kromah 30+10reb+13ast, C.McCullough 19+13reb+2ast, M.Miller 15+5reb+2ast, L.Sin-Kuan 12+4reb+3ast, C.Po-Yuan 10+1reb+2ast, G.Jin-Wei 8+3reb+4ast

Kings - Taipei TM 120-123

Important game to mention about was the one when Taipei TM saved a 3-point derby victory edging Kings 123-120 on Sunday evening. Taipei TM made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American guard Zach Lofton (193-1992, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) had a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Stanton Kidd (202-1992, college: Colorado St.) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Palestinian power forward Sani Sakakini (204-1988) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Four Taipei TM and five Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Taipei TM's 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:
Kings: J.Gardner 23+7reb+1ast, S.Sakakini 21+14reb+1ast, L.Kai-Yan 19+6reb+6ast, J.Washburn 16+6reb+3ast, L.Joseph 13+2reb+11ast, C.Hung 12+4ast
Taipei TM: Z.Lofton 41+5reb+14ast, S.Kidd 21+8reb, J.Tshimanga 16+10reb+2ast, M.Samuel 10+5reb+2ast, C.Chang 8+1ast, C.Kuan-Chuan 7+3reb