TPBL Round 24 (Regular Season): Dreamers are defeated by N.Taipei CTBC

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round was the one between second ranked Dreamers (19-12) and fourth ranked DEA (16-16) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by DEA in a tough game 104-108. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Dreamers. N.Taipei CTBC forced 20 Dreamers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Dreamers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) who added 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. DEA's coach Momir Ratkovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Yu-An Chiang (174-1991) with 29 points. Despite that victory N.Taipei CTBC went down to fifth position due to points difference. Dreamers at the other side keep the second place with 12 games lost. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dreamers will play on the road against Lioneers in Hsinchu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was DEA's (#4, 16-16) victory against their close opponent Kings (16-15) 98-78. The winners were led by Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and Mohammad Gadiaga supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Kings. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory N.Taipei CTBC went down to fifth position due to points difference. Defending champion Kings keep the fourth place with 15 games lost. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kings will play on the road against Kaohsiung A. (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very significant was Lioneers' (#3, 17-12) victory against 4th ranked DEA (16-16) 117-100. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of DEA. The best player for the winners was Kuo-Hao Kao who scored 26 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Nemanja Radovic who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds. DEA's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Lioneers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-12 record having six points less than leader Taiwan Beer L. Loser DEA dropped to the fifth place with 16 games lost. Lioneers will meet league's second-placed Dreamers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 24 bottom-ranked Kaohsiung A. was destroyed by Taiwan Beer L. 105-74. Taiwan Beer L. managed to outperform Taipei TM 107-96.



N.Taipei CTBC - Dreamers 108-104

The most important game in the last round was the one between second ranked Dreamers (19-12) and fourth ranked DEA (16-16) on Saturday night. Dreamers were defeated by DEA in a tough game 104-108. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Dreamers. N.Taipei CTBC forced 20 Dreamers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Dreamers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) who added 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. DEA's coach Momir Ratkovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Yu-An Chiang (174-1991) with 29 points and American forward Trey Thompkins (208-1990, college: Georgia, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory N.Taipei CTBC went down to fifth position due to points difference. Dreamers at the other side keep the second place with 12 games lost. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dreamers will play on the road against Lioneers in Hsinchu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Taipei CTBC: R.Nemanja 23+10reb+1ast, Y.Hsieh 19+2reb+4ast, G.Viktor 15+13reb+4ast, B.Lewis 13+10reb+2ast, W.Lin 12+1reb+5ast, G.Bachir 10+5reb+8ast
Dreamers: C.Yu-An 29+3reb+3ast, R.Walko 18+5reb+2ast, T.Thompkins 17+7reb+4ast, L.Chun-Chi 14+2reb+3ast, A.Holman 14+10reb+4ast, B.Gilbeck 6+6reb

Taiwan Beer L. - Kaohsiung A. 105-74

Very expected game when 7th ranked Aquas (9-22) were crushed by first ranked Leopards (21-10) 105-74 on Saturday. Strangely Kaohsiung A. outrebounded Taiwan Beer L. 53-40 including a 23-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Taiwan Beer L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Taiwan Beer L. made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Five Leopards players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian Edgaras Zelionis (207-1989) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Wen-Ju Su (187-1997) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Taiwan Beer L. maintains first position with 21-10 record. Loser Aquas stay at the bottom place with 22 games lost. Taiwan Beer L. will meet Lioneers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kaohsiung A. will play against Taipei TM (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer L.: K.Lasan 21+2reb+6ast, J.Gao 18+1reb+2ast, S.Lin 12+1reb+3ast, M.Malcolm 12+8reb+1ast, P.Chuang 10, D.Cheick 10+15reb+1ast
Kaohsiung A.: E.Zelionis 21+13reb+1ast, S.Wen-Ju 17+7reb+5ast, S.Chin-Yao 14+2reb+2ast, L.Hu 7+6reb+5ast, L.Wei-Ting 5+9reb+1ast, H.Maldonado 4+2reb+1ast

N.Taipei CTBC - Kings 98-78

Very significant was DEA's (#4, 16-16) victory against their close opponent Kings (16-15) 98-78. N.Taipei CTBC dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Kings' 44. N.Taipei CTBC players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The winners were led by Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and the former international forward Mohammad Gadiaga (188-1998) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five DEA players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Jordanian Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Kings. American-Bulgarian center Jason Washburn (213-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory N.Taipei CTBC went down to fifth position due to points difference. Defending champion Kings keep the fourth place with 15 games lost. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kings will play on the road against Kaohsiung A. (#7) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
N.Taipei CTBC: G.Viktor 20+15reb+2ast, G.Bachir 17+9reb+3ast, R.Nemanja 13+5reb+1ast, Y.Hsieh 12+6reb+8ast, B.Lewis 12+5reb, W.Lin 10+1reb+2ast
Kings: J.Harris 25+10reb+4ast, J.Washburn 15+12reb+1ast, H.Ryder 13+4reb, L.Kai-Yan 6+3reb+1ast, S.Shih-Hsuan 5+2reb, C.You-Che 5+4reb

Taiwan Beer L. - Taipei TM 107-96

Very predictable result when first ranked Leopards (21-10) defeated 6th ranked Mars (10-21) 107-96 on Sunday. Taiwan Beer L. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Mars's 44. Taiwan Beer L. forced 21 Taipei TM turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Liberian Lasan Kromah (198-1991, college: UConn, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Malcolm Miller (201-1993, college: Holy Cross) chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Kenyan-South Sudanese power forward Makur Maker (212-2000, college: Howard) who recorded a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) added 12 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Four Taiwan Beer L. and five Taipei TM players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Taiwan Beer L. maintains first position with 21-10 record. Loser Mars keeps the sixth place with 21 games lost. Taiwan Beer L. will meet Lioneers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Taipei TM will play against Kaohsiung A. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer L.: K.Lasan 26+7reb+7ast, M.Chris 22+10reb+1ast, M.Malcolm 21+9reb+6ast, P.Chuang 10+1reb+1ast, X.Tsao 10+3ast, J.Gao 9+4reb+1ast
Taipei TM: M.Maker 29+17reb+4ast, S.Ting 13+4reb+6ast, Y.Ndoye 12+15reb+6ast, K.Chien 11+2reb+5ast, D.Willis 10+1reb+2ast, H.Tsung-Han 10+3reb

Lioneers - N.Taipei CTBC 117-100

Very significant was Lioneers' (#3, 17-12) victory against 4th ranked DEA (16-16) 117-100. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of DEA. Lioneers had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Kuo-Hao Kao (179-1998, college: SEMO) who scored 26 points and 6 assists. American power forward Drew Pember (211-2000, college: UNC Asheville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Lioneers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-1991) who recorded a double-double by scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Mohammad Gadiaga (188-1998) added 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. DEA's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Lioneers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-12 record having six points less than leader Taiwan Beer L. Loser DEA dropped to the fifth place with 16 games lost. Lioneers will meet league's second-placed Dreamers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. N.Taipei CTBC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lioneers: K.Kuo-Hao 26+3reb+6ast, P.Drew 17+11reb+4ast, T.Po-Yu 17+3reb+5ast, K.Lu 16+3reb+4ast, H.TJ 15+8reb+6ast, C.Tsai 11+4reb+2ast
N.Taipei CTBC: N.Radovic 32+13reb+2ast, B.Gadiaga 25+8reb+6ast, L.Beech 11+4reb+2ast, H.Ya-Hsuan 9+5reb+3ast, V.Gaddefors 9+4reb+1ast, L.Wei-Han 6+3reb+4ast