PLeague+ Round 11 (Regular Season): Ghosthawks are upset by YKE

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Ghosthawks (9-8) and fourth ranked YKE (2-10) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Ghosthawks were defeated by YKE 107-92. YKE dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ghosthawks' 36. They outrebounded Ghosthawks 51-38 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. YKE looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Ukrainian power forward Artem Kovalov (208-1997, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Maltese center Samuel Deguara (230-1991) chipped in 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuanian center Benas Griciunas (210-1994, college: EWU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds for YKE. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. YKE maintains fourth place with 2-10 record. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. YKE are looking forward to face higher ranked Fubon Braves (#3) in Taipei in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ghosthawks will play at home against Fubon Braves and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was when Third ranked Braves faced second-ranked Ghosthawks. Braves (5-9) smashed Ghosthawks (9-8) 116-89. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Archie Goodwin contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Ray McCallum (191-1991, college: Detroit, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Ghosthawks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fubon Braves maintains third place with 5-9 record having six points less than leader Pilots. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Fubon Braves will again play against league's second-placed Ghosthawks in Tainan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ghosthawks will have a break next round.




Fubon Braves - Ghosthawks 116-89

An exciting game was when Third ranked Braves faced second-ranked Ghosthawks. Braves (5-9) smashed Ghosthawks (9-8) 116-89. Fubon Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Ghosthawks' 44. Fubon Braves players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Ghosthawks' players. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Braves players scored in double figures. American point guard Ray McCallum (191-1991, college: Detroit, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Mao-Wei Ku (175-1999) added 17 points and 6 assists in the effort for Ghosthawks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fubon Braves maintains third place with 5-9 record having six points less than leader Pilots. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. Fubon Braves will again play against league's second-placed Ghosthawks in Tainan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ghosthawks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fubon Braves: G.Archie 23+6reb+2ast, M.Mbaye 19+4reb+3ast, G.Troy 18+14reb+4ast, C.Lin 12+1reb+6ast, J.Chou 9+2reb+3ast, A.Deng 9+2reb+1ast
Ghosthawks: R.McCallum 19+6reb+6ast, C.Fan Po-Yen 18+3reb+1ast, K.Mao-Wei 17+3reb+6ast, B.Griciunas 9+7reb+1ast, H.Jimmy 8+4reb, C.Ethan 5+1reb+1ast

YKE - Ghosthawks 107-92

The game between second ranked Ghosthawks (9-8) and fourth ranked YKE (2-10) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Ghosthawks were defeated by YKE 107-92. YKE dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ghosthawks' 36. They outrebounded Ghosthawks 51-38 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. YKE looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Ukrainian power forward Artem Kovalov (208-1997, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Maltese center Samuel Deguara (230-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuanian center Benas Griciunas (210-1994, college: EWU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and the former international center Fan Po-Yen Chen (195-2000) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for YKE. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. YKE maintains fourth place with 2-10 record. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second position with eight games lost. YKE are looking forward to face higher ranked Fubon Braves (#3) in Taipei in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ghosthawks will play at home against Fubon Braves and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
YKE: K.Artem 24+11reb+3ast, D.Samuel 20+12reb+4ast, K.Mindaugas 17+13reb+6ast, W.Yeh 16+1reb+2ast, J.Mearidy 13+6reb+10ast, C.Chang 6+2ast
Ghosthawks: C.Fan Po-Yen 21+5reb+1ast, R.McCallum 15+4ast, K.Shao-Chieh 11+2reb, B.Griciunas 11+14reb+2ast, D.Bayasgalan 10+3reb+3ast, K.Mao-Wei 10+3reb+10ast