TPBL Round 19 (Regular Season): Taiwan Beer L. lose to Lioneers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Leopards (18-8) recorded its eighth loss against fifth ranked Lioneers on Saturday night. Lioneers were edged by fifth ranked Lioneers (12-10) 114-111. Lioneers outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 47-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. Lioneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Taiwan Beer L. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Croatian center Marin Maric (211-1994, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Drew Pember (211-2000, college: UNC Asheville) chipped in 17 points and 14 rebounds. American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced 42 points (!!!) and 4 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lioneers moved-up to fourth place. Taiwan Beer L. at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Lioneers are looking forward to face league's second-placed Kings in Taipei in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Taiwan Beer L. will play on the road against Dreamers in Changhua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about was the one when seventh ranked Aquas (8-18) saved a 2-point victory edging 4th placed DEA (12-12) 90-88 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Wen-Ju Su (187-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Hunter Maldonado contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Montenegrin forward Marko Todorovic (208-1992) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for N.Taipei CTBC. DEA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kaohsiung A. maintains seventh place with 8-18 record. N.Taipei CTBC at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. Kaohsiung A. will play against higher ranked Lioneers (#4) in Hsinchu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. N.Taipei CTBC will play on the road against Dreamers in Changhua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sixth-ranked Mars (8-16) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kings (15-12) in Taipei on Friday. Kings managed to secure only three-point victory 93-90. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great evening for Jason Washburn who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks. At the losing side Youssou Ndoye responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Mars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Taipei TM lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 16 games lost. Kings will meet Lioneers (#4) in the next round. Taipei TM will play against Lioneers in Hsinchu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Taiwan Beer L. defeated Kings 116-100. Bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. was beaten by Dreamers 97-107. Kings won against Taiwan Beer L. 114-101.
The best stats of 19th round was 42 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds by Jalen Harris of Kings.



Kings - Taiwan Beer L. 100-116

There was no surprise when 3rd placed Kings (15-12) were defeated by first ranked Leopards (18-8) 116-100 on Wednesday. Taiwan Beer L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Filipino-American forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) helped adding 22 points and 18 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Jordan Tolbert (200-1992, college: SMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and the former international guard Joseph Lin (186-1992, college: Hamilton) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 assists. Four Taiwan Beer L. and five Kings players scored in double figures. Kings' coach John Patrick tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Taiwan Beer L. maintains first place with 18-8 record. Defending champion Kings dropped to the second position with 12 games lost. Taiwan Beer L. will meet Dreamers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kings will play against Lioneers in Hsinchu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kings: L.Yan-Ting 20+3reb+1ast, L.Joseph 19+2reb+14ast, J.Tolbert 17+16reb+3ast, J.Gardner 15+6reb, F.Olujobi 14+7reb+2ast, H.Ryder 6+3reb
Taiwan Beer L.: K.Lasan 30+5reb+9ast, D.Cheick 26+9reb+1ast, M.Chris 22+18reb+1ast, J.Gao 13+4reb+7ast, S.Lin 8+3reb+1ast, H.Wang 6+3reb

Kings - Taipei TM 93-90

Sixth-ranked Mars (8-16) made lots of trouble for third ranked Kings (15-12) in Taipei on Friday. Kings managed to secure only three-point victory 93-90. However their fans expected easier game. Kings made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Taipei TM turnovers. Strangely Taipei TM outrebounded Kings 50-37 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kings made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks. Jamaican-American power forward Femi Olujobi (206-1996, college: DePaul, agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 20 points and 11 rebounds. Four Kings players scored in double figures. At the losing side Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and Cypriot-American center Darral Willis (206-1996, college: Wichita St.) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Mars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Taipei TM lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 16 games lost. Kings will meet Lioneers (#4) in the next round. Taipei TM will play against Lioneers in Hsinchu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taipei TM: Y.Ndoye 19+17reb+1ast, D.Willis 18+7reb+1ast, H.Tsung-Han 12+2reb+1ast, M.Frazier II 11+2reb+5ast, M.Samuel 9+6reb+3ast, K.Chien 9+5reb
Kings: W.Jason 22+7reb+3ast, O.Femi 20+11reb, J.Lin 15+3reb+10ast, Y.Lin 15+2reb+3ast, R.Hsiung 9+2reb, C.Lin 7+1reb

Kaohsiung A. - Dreamers 97-107

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Dreamers (14-11) defeated bottom-ranked Aquas (8-18) 107-97 on Saturday. Dreamers made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Dreamers outrebounded Kaohsiung A. 44-29 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dreamers looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Ghanian-American power forward Ben Bentil (206-1995, college: Providence) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Trey Thompkins (208-1990, college: Georgia, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 22 points. At the losing side American guard Hunter Maldonado (201-1999, college: Wyoming, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Croatian center Kristijan Krajina (208-1990, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: 011 Sports) scored 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aquas' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Dreamers have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 14-11 record having five points less than leader Taiwan Beer L. Loser Aquas stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. Dreamers will meet league's leader Taiwan Beer L. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kaohsiung A. will play against Lioneers (#4) in Hsinchu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kaohsiung A.: H.Maldonado 30+7reb+4ast, S.Wen-Ju 17+2reb+1ast, R.Zagorac 13+4reb, L.Hu 11+1reb+1ast, W.Siao-Jin 11, K.Krajina 8+9reb+4ast
Dreamers: B.Ben 22+9reb+1ast, T.Trey 22+3reb+2ast, C.Lin 21+2reb+3ast, W.Randall 14+4reb, H.Aric 9+14reb+4ast, C.Tsung-Hsien 9+5reb+3ast

Taiwan Beer L. - Lioneers 111-114

Top ranked Leopards (18-8) recorded its eighth loss against fifth ranked Lioneers on Saturday night. Lioneers were edged by fifth ranked Lioneers (12-10) 114-111. Lioneers outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 47-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. Lioneers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Taiwan Beer L. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Croatian center Marin Maric (211-1994, college: DePaul, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Drew Pember (211-2000, college: UNC Asheville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced 42 points (!!!) and 4 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and international point guard Jin-Wei Gao (175-2000) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lioneers moved-up to fourth place. Taiwan Beer L. at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Lioneers are looking forward to face league's second-placed Kings in Taipei in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Taiwan Beer L. will play on the road against Dreamers in Changhua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer L.: L.Kromah 42+4reb+4ast, G.Jin-Wei 19+5reb+4ast, C.Diallo 13+8reb, C.Po-Yuan 11+4reb+1ast, M.Miller 11+8reb+2ast, L.Sin-Kuan 10+5reb+3ast
Lioneers: K.Kuo-Hao 24+3reb+4ast, C.Tsai 19+3reb+1ast, P.Drew 17+14reb+1ast, M.Marin 16+13reb+4ast, B.Sim 15+9reb+1ast, K.Lu 7+2reb+1ast

Kaohsiung A. - N.Taipei CTBC 90-88

Important game to mention about was the one when seventh ranked Aquas (8-18) saved a 2-point victory edging 4th placed DEA (12-12) 90-88 on Sunday evening. Kaohsiung A. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. N.Taipei CTBC was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Wen-Ju Su (187-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Hunter Maldonado (201-1999, college: Wyoming, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Montenegrin forward Marko Todorovic (208-1992) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) added 17 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for N.Taipei CTBC. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. DEA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kaohsiung A. maintains seventh place with 8-18 record. N.Taipei CTBC at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. Kaohsiung A. will play against higher ranked Lioneers (#4) in Hsinchu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. N.Taipei CTBC will play on the road against Dreamers in Changhua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Taipei CTBC: B.Gadiaga 19+2reb+2ast, N.Radovic 17+9reb, M.Todorovic 17+16reb+3ast, N.King 15+7reb, L.Wei-Han 8+1reb+6ast, H.Ya-Hsuan 5+5ast
Kaohsiung A.: W.Su 20+11reb+2ast, M.Hunter 18+5reb+5ast, K.Kristijan 11+12reb, H.Yu 10+2reb+7ast, H.Long-Mao 10+4reb+2ast, Z.Edgaras 9+5reb+3ast

Taiwan Beer L. - Kings 101-114

There was a minor upset when leader Leopards (18-8) were defeated by third ranked Kings (15-12) 114-101 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Kings made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Kings outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 44-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kings looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) who led his team to a victory scoring 42 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) helped adding 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Four Kings players scored in double figures. At the losing side Filipino-American forward Chris McCullough (208-1995, college: Syracuse) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) scored 21 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Leopards still keeps top position with eight games lost. Kings will meet Lioneers (#4) in the next round. Taiwan Beer L. will play against Dreamers in Changhua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer L.: C.McCullough 29+13reb+2ast, L.Kromah 21+1reb+5ast, M.Miller 12+1reb+3ast, L.Sin-Kuan 8+2reb, T.Xun-Xiang 7+2reb+5ast, G.Jin-Wei 7+6reb+7ast
Kings: H.Jalen 42+6reb+3ast, W.Jason 25+7reb+1ast, O.Femi 16+11reb, Y.Lin 13+8reb+8ast, R.Hsiung 7+2reb+1ast, J.Lin 6+4reb+12ast