PLeague+ Round 6 (Regular Season): Pilots defeat Ghosthawks in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against second-best Ghosthawks (3-4). Top-ranked Pilots managed to get a 8-point victory 99-91. Pilots made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Ghosthawks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. American center Alec Brown (216-1992, college: Green Bay) contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American DeMon Brooks (202-1992, college: Davidson) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for Ghosthawks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Pilots will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ghosthawks will play on the road against Fubon Braves in Taipei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against second-best Braves (3-5). Top-ranked Pilots managed to get a 10-point victory 99-89. International center Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Chia-Kang Li chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Mouhamed Mbaye (208-2001, college: Trinity Valley) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Fubon Braves at the other side dropped to the third place with five games lost. Pilots will play against league's second-placed Ghosthawks in Tainan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fubon Braves will play at home against the league's second-placed Ghosthawks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against 4th ranked YKE (0-6). Top-ranked Pilots had an easy win 131-95. Chun-Hsiang Lu notched 43 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds by Mindaugas Kupsas did not help to save the game for YKE. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Loser YKE still closes the standings with six games lost. Pilots will meet league's second-placed Ghosthawks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play against the league's second-placed Ghosthawks and hopes to get finally their first victory.




Ghosthawks - Pilots 91-99

An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against second-best Ghosthawks (3-4). Top-ranked Pilots managed to get a 8-point victory 99-91. Pilots made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Ghosthawks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. American center Alec Brown (216-1992, college: Green Bay) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Pilots players scored in double figures. American DeMon Brooks (202-1992, college: Davidson) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Tobin Carberry (192-1991, college: LIU Post) added 17 points in the effort for Ghosthawks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Pilots will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ghosthawks will play on the road against Fubon Braves in Taipei and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ghosthawks: D.Brooks 24+11reb+1ast, T.Carberry 17+3reb+3ast, C.Fan Po-Yen 12+3reb+1ast, H.Zong-Rong 9+4reb+1ast, K.Mao-Wei 8+2reb+7ast, C.Ethan 6+2reb+3ast
Pilots: A.Will 24+13reb+2ast, B.Alec 15+10reb+2ast, C.Li 13+4reb+2ast, G.Treveon 12+5reb+3ast, C.Chen 11+3reb+4ast, Y.Pai 9+1reb+7ast

Fubon Braves - Pilots 89-99

An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against second-best Braves (3-5). Top-ranked Pilots managed to get a 10-point victory 99-89. Pilots outrebounded Fubon Braves 56-43 including 18 on the offensive glass. Pilots players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Fubon Braves were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. International center Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Chia-Kang Li (185-1998) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Pilots players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Mouhamed Mbaye (208-2001, college: Trinity Valley) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Fubon Braves at the other side dropped to the third place with five games lost. Pilots will play against league's second-placed Ghosthawks in Tainan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fubon Braves will play at home against the league's second-placed Ghosthawks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fubon Braves: M.Mouhamed 21+11reb+2ast, A.Goodwin 18+6reb+3ast, T.Gillenwater 11+1reb, J.Tseng 8+3reb+2ast, C.Kuei-Yu 8+3reb+3ast, C.Yu-Wei 7+6reb+5ast
Pilots: C.Lu 24+3reb+4ast, C.Li 19+9reb+3ast, A.Will 12+8reb, G.Treveon 11+11reb+4ast, T.Kuan 9+3reb+5ast, B.Alec 9+11reb+1ast

YKE - Pilots 95-131

An interesting game for Pilots (9-0) which played against 4th ranked YKE (0-6). Top-ranked Pilots had an easy win 131-95. Pilots forced 22 YKE turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Pilots looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by YKE's players. International center Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) notched 43 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) supported him with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds by Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for YKE. American swingman George King (198-1994, college: Colorado, agency: Slash Sports) added 18 points. Five Pilots and four YKE 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. Pilots have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Loser YKE still closes the standings with six games lost. Pilots will meet league's second-placed Ghosthawks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play against the league's second-placed Ghosthawks and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
YKE: M.Kupsas 23+16reb, G.King 18+3reb+2ast, L.Jackson 16+6ast, Q.Marcus 11+5reb+2ast, G.Weilun 6+5reb+5ast, C.Po-Wei 5+1reb+1ast
Pilots: C.Lu 43+5reb+6ast, G.Treveon 24+10reb+6ast, T.Kuan 13+3reb+1ast, A.Will 12+8reb+3ast, B.Alec 10+3reb+3ast, Y.Pai 7+4reb+5ast