TPBL Round 10 (Regular Season): Taiwan Beer L. lose to Kings

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Leopards (10-3) recorded its third loss against sixth ranked Kings on Saturday night. Kings were rolled over by sixth ranked Kings (6-7) 125-103. Kings outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 51-38 including 37 on the defensive glass. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dreamers. Taiwan Beer L. at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Kings is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. (#7) at home in the next round. Taiwan Beer L. will play against Lioneers (#6) in Hsinchu and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a loss of third ranked Dreamers (6-7) against fifth ranked Lioneers (5-7) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by Lioneers in a tough game 85-90. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Po-Yu Tseng (186-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists. Anzejs Pasecniks contributed with 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Lioneers' coach Wesam Al-Sous allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds for Dreamers. Despite that victory Lioneers went down to sixth position due to points difference. Dreamers at the other side dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Kings. Lioneers will play against higher ranked Kings (#4) in Taipei in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Dreamers will play at home against the league's second-placed N.Taipei CTBC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a loss of second ranked N.Taipei CTBC (7-6) against sixth ranked Kings (6-7) on Sunday night. N.Taipei CTBC was defeated by Kings in a tough game 78-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of N.Taipei CTBC. Jason Washburn had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Marko Todorovic responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dreamers. Loser N.Taipei CTBC keeps the second position with six games lost. Kings will meet bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. (#7) in the next round. N.Taipei CTBC will play against Dreamers (#5) in Changhua and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 10 Taipei TM defeated Lioneers 94-83.
The best stats of 10th round was 25 points and 22 rebounds by Darral Willis of Taipei TM.



Kings - Taiwan Beer L. 125-103

Top ranked Leopards (10-3) recorded its third loss against sixth ranked Kings on Saturday night. Kings were rolled over by sixth ranked Kings (6-7) 125-103. Kings outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 51-38 including 37 on the defensive glass. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Filipino-American forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Kings and four Taiwan Beer L. players 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. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dreamers. Taiwan Beer L. at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Kings is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. (#7) at home in the next round. Taiwan Beer L. will play against Lioneers (#6) in Hsinchu and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer L.: L.Kromah 23+6reb+7ast, C.Po-Yuan 12+1reb+1ast, C.McCullough 12+12reb, G.Jin-Wei 12+5reb+4ast, M.Miller 11+6reb+5ast, W.Hao-Chi 9+2reb
Kings: H.Jalen 27+7reb+6ast, K.Lee 19+2reb+5ast, J.Lin 16+2reb+6ast, W.Jason 14+12reb+2ast, Y.Lin 12+6reb+2ast, S.Su 11+7reb+1ast

Lioneers - Dreamers 90-85

Very important is a loss of third ranked Dreamers (6-7) against fifth ranked Lioneers (5-7) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by Lioneers in a tough game 85-90. Lioneers forced 21 Dreamers turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Lioneers brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Po-Yu Tseng (186-1996) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 assists. Latvian center Anzejs Pasecniks (216-1995, college: VEF BA Valka) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Tseng is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Lioneers' coach Wesam Al-Sous allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American power forward Aric Holman (208-1997, college: MSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Trey Thompkins (208-1990, college: Georgia, agency: Octagon Europe) added 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Dreamers. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Lioneers went down to sixth position due to points difference. Dreamers at the other side dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Kings. Lioneers will play against higher ranked Kings (#4) in Taipei in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Dreamers will play at home against the league's second-placed N.Taipei CTBC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dreamers: A.Holman 19+18reb+1ast, T.Thompkins 18+12reb+5ast, T.Chang 15+2ast, C.Yu-An 12+6reb+4ast, R.Walko 10+3reb, L.Kuan-Liang 5+1reb+5ast
Lioneers: T.Po-Yu 17+4reb+8ast, P.Anzejs 14+13reb, K.Kuo-Hao 13+2reb+2ast, H.TJ 11+9reb+6ast, P.Drew 11+2reb+1ast, K.Lu 9+2reb+3ast

Kings - N.Taipei CTBC 85-78

Very important is a loss of second ranked N.Taipei CTBC (7-6) against sixth ranked Kings (6-7) on Sunday night. N.Taipei CTBC was defeated by Kings in a tough game 78-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of N.Taipei CTBC. Kings made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) chipped in 13 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Five Kings players scored in double figures. At the losing side Montenegrin forward Marko Todorovic (208-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dreamers. Loser N.Taipei CTBC keeps the second position with six games lost. Kings will meet bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. (#7) in the next round. N.Taipei CTBC will play against Dreamers (#5) in Changhua and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
N.Taipei CTBC: M.Todorovic 26+17reb+4ast, N.Radovic 18+9reb+1ast, L.Wei-Han 11+1reb+4ast, V.Gaddefors 10+6reb, B.Gadiaga 9+7reb+2ast, H.Ya-Hsuan 2+9reb+6ast
Kings: C.Lu 18+1ast, W.Jason 18+12reb+4ast, D.Austin 14+7reb+1ast, G.Jayden 13+14reb+2ast, J.Lin 10+5reb+5ast, K.Lee 6+6reb+6ast

Lioneers - Taipei TM 83-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Lioneers' (5-7) loss to fourth ranked Taipei TM (6-5) 83-94 on Sunday. Taipei TM made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Taipei TM outrebounded Lioneers 52-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Cypriot-American center Darral Willis (206-1996, college: Wichita St.) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American Stanton Kidd (202-1992, college: Colorado St., agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 29 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American TJ Holyfield (203-1995, college: Texas Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Drew Pember (211-2000, college: UNC Asheville) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Taipei TM moved-up to third place. Loser Lioneers dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Taipei TM will meet Dreamers (#5) in the next round. Lioneers will play against Kings in Taipei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lioneers: T.Holyfield 20+11reb+1ast, D.Pember 17+9reb+2ast, K.Kao 9+2reb+1ast, L.Cheng-Hsun 8+5reb+4ast, L.Chi-Wei 8+1reb+2ast, C.Sword 7+5reb+1ast
Taipei TM: K.Stanton 29+10reb+1ast, W.Darral 25+22reb, C.Kenneth 12+2reb+2ast, T.Sheng-Ju 8+2reb+10ast, M.Xie 7+4reb, S.Manu 6+7reb+5ast