NBL Round 18: Kings are defeated by Adelaide 36ers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Kings (19-9) in Findon on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Adelaide 36ers (13-15) 115-108. Adelaide 36ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American guard Antonius Cleveland (196-1994, college: SEMO) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Robert Franks (201-1996, college: WSU) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Adelaide 36ers maintains eighth position with 13-15 record. Defending champion Kings still keep top place with nine games lost.
Very important is a road loss of first ranked Kings (19-9) against seventh ranked Perth Wildcats (15-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Kings were defeated by Perth Wildcats in Perth 96-84. The former international swingman Luke Travers (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Corey Webster supported him with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by the former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) did not help to save the game for Kings. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Perth Wildcats moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Melbourne and SE Melbourne. Defending champion Kings still keep top position with nine games lost.
The game in Perth was also quite interesting. Third ranked Cairns Taipans (18-10) played at the court of 7th ranked Perth Wildcats (15-13). Cairns Taipans defeated Perth Wildcats 84-71 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Majok Deng who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Bryce Cotton who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Perth Wildcats' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cairns Taipans moved-up to second place, which they share with NZL Breakers. Perth Wildcats at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Melbourne and SE Melbourne.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: NZL Breakers won against Illawarra on the opponent's court 91-81. Bottom-ranked Illawarra was outscored by Tasmania JJ in a home game 63-87. NZL Breakers managed to beat Brisbane on the road 80-75. Melbourne defeated Adelaide on its own court 116-107.

Illawarra - NZL Breakers 81-91

Very expected game in Gwynneville where 10th ranked Illawarra Hawks (3-25) were defeated by third ranked New Zealand Breakers (18-10) 91-81 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was American forward Jamaal Brantley (200-1993, college: Cameron) who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import Barry Brown Jr (190-1996, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 22 points. Brantley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Samson Froling (212-2000, college: Creighton) who recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Tyler Harvey (194-1993, college: EWU) added 22 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. New Zealand Breakers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Cairns. Illawarra Hawks lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games.
Top scorers:
NZL Breakers: B.Brown Jr. 22+3reb+1ast, J.Brantley 20+6reb+3ast, T.Abercrombie 11+6reb, R.Loe 8+3reb, W.McDowell-White 8+4reb+4ast, R.Rayan 7+5reb+2ast
Illawarra: T.Harvey 22+1reb+2ast, S.Froling 17+6reb+5ast, L.Dent 11+3reb+2ast, D.Deng 8+5reb, W.Swaka 7+2reb+4ast, G.Akoldah 5+6reb+1ast

Adelaide - Sydney 115-108

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Kings (19-9) in Findon on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Adelaide 36ers (13-15) 115-108. Adelaide 36ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American guard Antonius Cleveland (196-1994, college: SEMO) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Robert Franks (201-1996, college: WSU) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) with 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John's) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Adelaide 36ers and four Kings players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Adelaide 36ers maintains eighth position with 13-15 record. Defending champion Kings still keep top place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Adelaide: A.Cleveland 23+5reb+7ast, R.Franks 19+5reb+2ast, I.Clark 18+3reb, A.Drmic 13+4reb+4ast, M.McCarron 12+3reb+5ast, D.Johnson 12+6reb+5ast
Sydney: T.Soares 24+7reb, D.Vasiljevic 18+4reb+1ast, J.Simon 15+7reb+2ast, K.Noi 13+5reb+2ast, G.Jaylin 11+1reb, D.Walton Jr. 8+3reb+13ast

Perth - Cairns 71-84

The game in Perth was also quite interesting. Third ranked Cairns Taipans (18-10) played at the court of 7th ranked Perth Wildcats (15-13). Cairns Taipans defeated Perth Wildcats 84-71 on Friday. They outrebounded Perth Wildcats 48-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Bul Kuol (201-1997, college: Detroit) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Bryce Cotton (182-1992, college: Providence, agency: Pensack Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import power forward TaShawn Thomas (203-1993, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Perth Wildcats' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cairns Taipans moved-up to second place, which they share with NZL Breakers. Perth Wildcats at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Melbourne and SE Melbourne.
Top scorers:
Cairns: B.Kuol 15+9reb+1ast, M.Deng 14+11reb+1ast, D.Hogg 14+4reb+2ast, B.Ayre 10+4reb+2ast, S.Scott 9+3reb+4ast, S.Waardenburg 9+7reb+1ast
Perth: B.Cotton 28+13reb+7ast, T.Thomas 23+7reb+1ast, B.Manek 12+3reb+1ast, L.Travers 2+6reb+2ast, M.Norton 2+1reb, C.Webster 2+1reb

Illawarra - Tasmania JJ 63-87

Very predictable result in Gwynneville where fourth ranked JackJumpers (16-12) smashed bottom-ranked Illawarra Hawks (3-25) 87-63 on Saturday. JackJumpers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Illawarra Hawks' players. The best player for the winners was American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four JackJumpers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Samson Froling (212-2000, college: Creighton) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and the former international swingman Daniel Grida (195-1998) added 9 points and 7 rebounds 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. JackJumpers maintains fourth position with 16-12 record. Illawarra Hawks lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games.
Top scorers:
Tasmania JJ: M.Doyle 20+8reb+10ast, J.McVeigh 14+3reb+3ast, W.Magnay 13+3reb, F.Krslovic 12+9reb+1ast, S.Macdonald 7+3reb+3ast, J.Weeks 5
Illawarra: T.Harvey 13+1reb+1ast, S.Froling 12+7reb+1ast, D.Grida 9+7reb+1ast, T.Coenraad 8+4reb, D.Deng 6+6reb, A.Mudronja 5+2reb

Brisbane - NZL Breakers 75-80

Not a big story in a game in Brisbane where 9th ranked Bullets (8-20) were defeated by third ranked New Zealand Breakers (18-10) 80-75 on Saturday. New Zealand Breakers forced 20 Bullets turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard William McDowell-White (196-1998, college: Fresno St.) who scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward Jamaal Brantley (200-1993, college: Cameron) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Brantley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five New Zealand Breakers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Aron Baynes (208-1986, college: WSU) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Tyler Johnson (193-1992, college: Fresno St.) added 15 points respectively. New Zealand Breakers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Cairns. Bullets lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
NZL Breakers: J.Brantley 19+5reb, W.McDowell-White 15+8reb+9ast, T.Abercrombie 14+1reb+1ast, I.Mauriohooho-Le'afa 12+2reb+1ast, T.Vodanovich 10+3reb+1ast, D.Pardon 7+7reb
Brisbane: A.Baynes 17+6reb+3ast, T.Johnson 15+3reb+3ast, N.Sobey 14+3reb+3ast, A.White III 9+6reb+1ast, R.Bach 8+1reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 8+8reb+1ast

Melbourne - Adelaide 116-107

Everything went according to plan in Melbourne where sixth ranked United (15-13) beat 8th ranked Adelaide 36ers (13-15) 116-107 on Sunday. United made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. United outrebounded Adelaide 36ers 44-20 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Rayjon Tucker (191-1997, college: UALR) who scored 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes (193-1994, college: FSU) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Antonius Cleveland (196-1994, college: SEMO) who recorded 30 points and 6 rebounds and the former international guard Sunday Dech (195-1994, college: Barry) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively. Four United and five Adelaide 36ers players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. United moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Perth and SE Melbourne. Loser Adelaide 36ers keep the eighth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Melbourne: R.Tucker 31+8reb+5ast, C.Goulding 23+2reb+1ast, X.Rathan-Mayes 21+5reb+5ast, I.Humphries 11+9reb, M.Peatling 9+4reb+2ast, B.Newley 9+3reb
Adelaide: A.Cleveland 30+6reb+2ast, S.Dech 20+2reb+4ast, I.Clark 14+1reb+4ast, R.Franks 13+5reb+1ast, D.Johnson 10+2reb+1ast, A.Drmic 7+1reb+1ast

Perth - Sydney 96-84

Very important is a road loss of first ranked Kings (19-9) against seventh ranked Perth Wildcats (15-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Kings were defeated by Perth Wildcats in Perth 96-84. Perth Wildcats made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The former international swingman Luke Travers (200-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and New Zealand guard Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) supported him with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Perth Wildcats players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by the former international guard Dejan Vasiljevic (190-1997, college: Miami, FL) did not help to save the game for Kings. Forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) added 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Perth Wildcats moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Melbourne and SE Melbourne. Defending champion Kings still keep top position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Perth: C.Webster 26+6reb+5ast, L.Travers 22+11reb+6ast, B.Manek 21+9reb, J.Wagstaff 10+1reb+3ast, T.Thomas 10+5reb+3ast, B.Cotton 7+3reb+3ast
Sydney: D.Vasiljevic 18+7reb+2ast, X.Cooks 15+3reb+1ast, A.Glover 9+7reb+1ast, J.Makoi 8+2reb+1ast, G.Jaylin 7+3reb, J.Simon 7+6reb+2ast



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