PLeague+ Round 19 (Regular Season): YKE lose to Fubon Braves in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Very significant was Braves' (#2, 12-12) victory against 4th placed YKE (4-19) 117-96. Fubon Braves forced 21 YKE turnovers and outrebounded them 52-41 including 18 on the offensive glass. Fubon Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The former international forward Mouhamed Mbaye (208-2001, college: Trinity Valley) helped adding 26 points and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). At the losing side Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Braves (12-12) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Fubon Braves maintains second place having five points less than leader Pilots. YKE lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Fubon Braves will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Very significant was Ghosthawks' (#3, 11-12) victory against 4th placed YKE (4-19) 102-88. It was an exceptional evening for American De'Mon Brooks (202-1992, college: Davidson) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Fardaws Aimaq accounted for 17 points and 17 rebounds. American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists for YKE in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ghosthawks maintains third place with 11-12 record having seven points less than leader Pilots. YKE lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Ghosthawks will play against league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and hopes to get back on the winning track.




Fubon Braves - YKE 117-96

Very significant was Braves' (#2, 12-12) victory against 4th placed YKE (4-19) 117-96. Fubon Braves forced 21 YKE turnovers and outrebounded them 52-41 including 18 on the offensive glass. Fubon Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. The former international forward Mouhamed Mbaye (208-2001, college: Trinity Valley) helped adding 26 points and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). At the losing side Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) scored 22 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Both teams had four players each who 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. Braves (12-12) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Fubon Braves maintains second place having five points less than leader Pilots. YKE lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Fubon Braves will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Fubon Braves: G.Archie 33+3reb+4ast, M.Mbaye 26+4reb+4ast, J.Chou 19+8reb+5ast, J.Stefan 11+7reb+2ast, Y.Chen 10+5reb+5ast, K.Hung 9+1reb+2ast
YKE: C.McGriff 22+3reb+1ast, M.Kupsas 14+11reb+2ast, M.Jamarcus 13+4reb+3ast, Y.Wei-Chieh 11+2reb+2ast, C.Po-Wei 10+3reb+1ast, A.Kovalov 9+9reb+2ast

Ghosthawks - YKE 102-88

Very significant was Ghosthawks' (#3, 11-12) victory against 4th placed YKE (4-19) 102-88. Ghosthawks forced 21 YKE turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American De'Mon Brooks (202-1992, college: Davidson) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Canadian forward Fardaws Aimaq (211-1999, college: California) accounted for 17 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side. Four Ghosthawks players scored in double figures. American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists and Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for YKE in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ghosthawks maintains third place with 11-12 record having seven points less than leader Pilots. YKE lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Ghosthawks will play against league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ghosthawks: B.De'Mon 26+10reb+6ast, M.Ku 18+1reb+5ast, A.Fardaws 17+17reb+2ast, F.Chen 14+4reb, S.Kuo 7+1reb+3ast, L.Wang 6+1reb+1ast
YKE: C.McGriff 32+18reb+7ast, M.Kupsas 12+10reb+3ast, C.Yu-Jui 9+1reb+1ast, C.Chao-Sheng 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Wei-Chieh 8+3reb+3ast, A.Kovalov 7+3reb+2ast