NBL One Round 48 (Regular Season): Willetton T. is upset by Mandurah

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Mandurah between third ranked Tigers (15-7) and seventh ranked Magic (13-9) on Friday night. Tigers were crushed by Magic on the road 110-88. Mandurah made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Michael Durr (213-1998, college: UCF) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds. The other American import point guard Joel Murray (183-1999, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 37 points (!!!) and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) who recorded 9 points and 7 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mandurah moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Willetton T. at the other side dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Leader Buccaneers delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Redbacks (5-17) 107-76 in Northbridge. It was a good game for guard Johny Narkle (198-2001) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Joshua Keyes contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Perth R.Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Geraldton B. maintains first position with 20-2 record. Perth R. at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Cockburn C..
The game in Morley supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Giants (13-9) played at the court of seventh ranked Eagles (13-9). Eagles smashed Giants 102-71 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Giants. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebit Reath who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Randy Bell with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Giants' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. East Perth E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Goldfields G..

Rest of the games of round 48 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Perry Lakes H. crushed Cockburn C. in Floreat 118-92. Warwick S. was beaten by Lakeside L. at home 85-92. Rockingham F. destroyed SW Slammers on the opponent's court 97-72. Joondalup W. outscored Kalamunda ES in a home game 111-63.
The best stats of 48th round was 22 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists by Taylor Young of East Perth E..

Group West

Cockburn C. - Perry Lakes H. 92-118

There was no surprise in Hamilton Hill where 13th ranked Cougars (5-17) were crushed by ninth ranked Hawks (9-13) 118-92 on Friday. Perry Lakes H. shot 62.5 percent from the field. Perry Lakes H. had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Perry Lakes H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 6 rebounds and American Abrom DeQuan (188-1996, college: Belm.Abbey) who added 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Gavin Field (202-1989, college: UWG) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Cockburn C. players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Perry Lakes H. maintains ninth position with 9-13 record, which they share with NW Tasmania. Loser Cougars keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Perth R..
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: L.Phillips 28+6reb+2ast, D.Abrom 26+5reb+5ast, K.Phillips 24+4reb+2ast, A.Nobensi 8+1reb+7ast, K.O'Donohue 8+1reb+2ast, M.Bucknell 7+6reb
Cockburn C.: G.Field 23+5reb+3ast, R.Vague 19+8reb+5ast, A.Crowe 11+1reb+1ast, C.Dimmock 11+1reb+1ast, J.Hunt 11+2reb+4ast, R.Eves 9+6reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - Willetton T. 110-88

The most important game in the last round took place in Mandurah between third ranked Tigers (15-7) and seventh ranked Magic (13-9) on Friday night. Tigers were crushed by Magic on the road 110-88. Mandurah made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Michael Durr (213-1998, college: UCF) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds. The other American import point guard Joel Murray (183-1999, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 37 points (!!!) and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) who recorded 9 points and 7 assists and American point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) added 16 points respectively. 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. Mandurah moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Willetton T. at the other side dropped to the second position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Murray 37+2reb+6ast, M.Durr 26+19reb+3ast, L.Bertram 16+3reb+2ast, J.Molnar 14+5reb+1ast, J.Malie 9+5reb+2ast, J.Crudeli 3+1reb
Willetton T.: M.Dupree 16+1reb+1ast, D.Gak 12+4reb+1ast, D.Scott 10+4reb+3ast, M.Vigor 10+5reb+1ast, M.Nelson 9+3reb+7ast, T.Musumeci 7+3reb+1ast

Warwick S. - Lakeside L. 85-92

There was a small surprise in Perth where tenth ranked Lightning (8-14) defeated 8th ranked Senators (11-11) 92-85 on Friday. Lakeside L. made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian guard Mike Adewunmi (196-1999, college: UTRGV) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 4 assists and American forward Marshawn Blackmon (196-1997, college: Newman) who added 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward George Pearl (-2002) with 27 points and 6 assists and American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Warwick S. players scored in double figures. Senators' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lightning have a solid three-game winning streak. Lakeside L. maintains tenth position with 8-14 record. Loser Senators keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Waverley F..
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: M.Adewunmi 32+4reb+4ast, M.Blackmon 28+6reb+4ast, M.Richards 12+6reb, M.Garbellini 8+1reb+1ast, J.Davey 7+8reb+1ast, D.Jackson 5+7reb
Warwick S.: G.Pearl 27+4reb+6ast, T.Withers 20+11reb+4ast, B.England 15+2reb, T.Shand 10+9reb+4ast, K.Berry 7, J.Thwaites 3+3reb

SW Slammers - Rockingham F. 72-97

Very expected game in Bunbury where 12th ranked Slammers (6-16) were rolled over by fifth ranked Flames (13-9) 97-72 on Friday. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by SW Slammers' players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) who added 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Five Flames players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese swingman Mathiang Muo (196-1987, college: Charleston So.) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Flames have a solid three-game winning streak. Rockingham F. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Slammers keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Ringwood and Diamond V.E..
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: G.Gak 24+11reb+4ast, J.Beard 18+8reb, J.Combs 17+10reb+7ast, D.Walker 15+2reb+10ast, T.Durnin 11+10reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 6+1reb+5ast
SW Slammers: M.Muo 18+6reb, D.Craig 15+1reb+1ast, B.Tuach 13+13reb+3ast, M.Wugol 9+2reb+1ast, A.Holcombe 8+7reb, X.Cotton 7+4reb+1ast

Joondalup W. - Kalamunda ES 111-63

Very predictable result in Joondalup where second ranked Wanneroo (16-6) outscored 11th ranked Suns (7-15) 111-63 on Friday. Joondalup W. forced 24 Kalamunda ES turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kalamunda ES's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jonathan Wade (196-1993, college: Norfolk St.) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Jacob Wiley (201-1998, college: Marian, IN, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 26 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Marek Nelson (201-1999, college: Nicholls, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) with 24 points and 9 rebounds and British forward Raphell Thomas-Edwards (198-1993, college: Gannon) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Joondalup W. maintains second position with 16-6 record despite having the same number of points like the leader S.Adelaide P. Loser Suns keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Bendigo and Kilsyth C..
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Wiley 26+7reb+1ast, J.Wade 24+7reb+5ast, C.Turnage 18+4reb+4ast, C.Jurlina 13+4reb+5ast, C.Davis 8+4reb+3ast, V.Chadinha 8+3reb+1ast
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 24+9reb+2ast, R.Thomas-Edwards 12+8reb+1ast, J.Exeter 7+3reb+5ast, C.Lowe 6+2reb+1ast, S.Salinas 3+1reb+1ast, R.Huntington 2+2reb+1ast

Perth R. - Geraldton B. 76-107

Leader Buccaneers delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Redbacks (5-17) 107-76 in Northbridge. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Redbacks's 36. Geraldton B. players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for guard Johny Narkle (198-2001) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Keyes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Naturalized Greek center Ioannis Dimakopoulos (218-1994, college: UC Irvine) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Michael Riley (-2000) added 12 points in the effort for Perth R.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Geraldton B. maintains first position with 20-2 record. Perth R. at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Cockburn C..
Top scorers:
Geraldton B.: J.Narkle 21+7reb+3ast, A.Ralph 16+3reb+1ast, L.Hunt 15+5reb+2ast, J.Keyes 11+7reb+4ast, N.DeSantis 11+2reb+4ast, R.Blanchett 10+1reb+1ast
Perth R.: I.Dimakopoulos 16+6reb+3ast, M.Riley 12+4reb+2ast, J.Cook-Green 10+1reb+3ast, M.Colton 10+5reb+2ast, J.Deegan 8+2reb+1ast, C.Bird 6+5reb+1ast

East Perth E. - Goldfields G. 102-71

The game in Morley supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Giants (13-9) played at the court of seventh ranked Eagles (13-9). Eagles smashed Giants 102-71 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Giants. East Perth E. outrebounded Goldfields G. 53-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. East Perth E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Goldfields G.'s players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Sebit Reath (208-1998, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and American guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) who added 22 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) scored 19 points and 4 steals. Giants' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. East Perth E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Goldfields G..
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: S.Reath 33+10reb, T.Young 22+9reb+9ast, D.Okwera 15+9reb+4ast, L.Milner 12+7reb+7ast, L.Roberts 8+5reb+4ast, S.Watson 7+9reb+5ast
Goldfields G.: R.Bell 25+7reb+6ast, D.Parsons 19+4reb+2ast, M.Malek 8+4reb+3ast, D.Ballantyne 7+4reb+1ast, J.Reid 4+1reb+1ast, H.Cummings 3+1reb+1ast