NBL Round 16 (Regular Season): SE Melbourne lose to Adelaide in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Melbourne. One of their biggest challengers host Phoenix (9-4) lost to second ranked Adelaide 36ers (11-3) 94-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Phoenix. Adelaide looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import guard Bryce Cotton (182-1992, college: Providence, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 19 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Jordan Hunter (208-1997, college: SMC) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Adelaide 36ers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader Melbourne Utd. SE Melbourne at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Adelaide are looking forward to face Perth (#4) on the road in the next round. SE Melbourne's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Melbourne Utd.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Melbourne. First ranked host United (13-2) defeated 4th ranked Wildcats (8-6) 98-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Wildcats. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Tyson Walker (185-2000, college: Michigan St.) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 assists and Milton Doyle supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Perth. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United have a solid four-game winning streak. Melbourne Utd maintains first position with 13-2 record. Perth at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Melbourne Utd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena SE Melbourne.
The game in Hobart supposed to be also quite interesting. 5th ranked Kings (7-6) played at the court of sixth ranked JackJumpers (6-9). JackJumpers smashed Kings 104-81 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kings. Bryce Hamilton fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Kendric Davis produced 20 points and 4 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 6-9 record. Loser Kings keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Tasmania JJ will meet NZL Breakers (#7) in the next round. Sydney will play against NZL Breakers in Auckland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 16 NZL Breakers won against Cairns on the opponent's court 102-96.



Cairns - NZL Breakers 96-102

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Taipans' (3-12) home loss to ninth ranked Breakers (5-10) 96-102 on Saturday. NZL Breakers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Taipans' 36. NZL Breakers outrebounded Cairns 36-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. NZL Breakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Izaiah Brockington (193-1999, college: Iowa St.) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. New Zealand forward Sam Mennenga (206-2001, college: Davidson) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Five Breakers players scored in double figures. Breakers' coach Petteri Koponen used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) produced 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American Andrew Andrews (188-1993, college: Washington) added 23 points, 9 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. NZL Breakers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Brisbane. Cairns lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. NZL Breakers will meet at home higher ranked Tasmania JJ (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cairns will play against Illawarra H. (#9) in Wollongong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NZL Breakers: M.Sam 22+8reb+2ast, B.Izaiah 22+11reb+4ast, J.Parker 20+1reb+6ast, L.Karim 15+3reb+1ast, B.Robert 10+6reb+3ast, D.Carlin 6+3reb+1ast
Cairns: J.McVeigh 35+7reb+4ast, A.Andrews 23+2reb+9ast, B.Lachlan 9+3reb+2ast, M.King 9+4reb+2ast, K.Galloway 8+5reb+1ast, A.Schofield 6+2reb+3ast

SE Melbourne - Adelaide 81-94

The game between Top Four teams took place in Melbourne. One of their biggest challengers host Phoenix (9-4) lost to second ranked Adelaide 36ers (11-3) 94-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Phoenix. Adelaide looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Zylan Cheatham (203-1995, college: Arizona St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import guard Bryce Cotton (182-1992, college: Providence, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 19 points and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Jordan Hunter (208-1997, college: SMC) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) scored 26 points. Five Adelaide and four SE Melbourne players scored in double figures. Adelaide 36ers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record having just three points less than leader Melbourne Utd. SE Melbourne at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Adelaide are looking forward to face Perth (#4) on the road in the next round. SE Melbourne's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Melbourne Utd.
Top scorers:
Adelaide: V.Dejan 22+1reb, C.Bryce 19+3reb+9ast, C.Zylan 15+16reb+3ast, C.Flynn 14+4reb+3ast, H.Isaac 12+3reb+1ast, R.Nick 4+2reb
SE Melbourne: N.Sobey 26+4reb+3ast, J.Hunter 20+12reb+3ast, J.Brown III 16+6reb+3ast, W.Iwundu 10+3reb+6ast, A.Glover 6+5ast, O.Foxwell 3+3reb+1ast

Tasmania JJ - Sydney 104-81

The game in Hobart supposed to be also quite interesting. 5th ranked Kings (7-6) played at the court of sixth ranked JackJumpers (6-9). JackJumpers smashed Kings 104-81 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kings. Tasmania JJ made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Bryce Hamilton (193-2000, college: UNLV) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. International forward Josh Bannan (208-2001, college: Montana) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four JackJumpers players scored in double figures. American point guard Kendric Davis (183-1999, college: Memphis) produced 20 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and naturalized South Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-1997, college: TCU) added 18 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 6-9 record. Loser Kings keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Tasmania JJ will meet NZL Breakers (#7) in the next round. Sydney will play against NZL Breakers in Auckland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tasmania JJ: H.Bryce 22+6reb+6ast, A.Ben 19+1reb+3ast, B.Josh 19+8reb+2ast, J.David 15+2reb+5ast, M.Nick 8+8reb+1ast, M.Will 8+7reb+2ast
Sydney: K.Davis 20+3reb+4ast, K.Noi 18+2reb+3ast, M.Maluach 11+5reb+1ast, H.Goodrick 8+3reb+1ast, T.Robertson 8, X.Cooks 5+4reb+2ast

Melbourne Utd - Perth 98-87

The game between Top Four teams took place in Melbourne. First ranked host United (13-2) defeated 4th ranked Wildcats (8-6) 98-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Wildcats. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Tyson Walker (185-2000, college: Michigan St.) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 assists and Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Five United players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Perth. Dylan Windler (201-1996, college: Belmont) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United have a solid four-game winning streak. Melbourne Utd maintains first position with 13-2 record. Perth at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Melbourne Utd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena SE Melbourne.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Utd: D.Milton 24+3reb+4ast, W.Tyson 23+4reb+7ast, G.Chris 11+1reb+3ast, E.Jesse 11+16reb+2ast, D.Finn 11+3reb, B.Kyle 9+4reb
Perth: K.Doolittle 20+11reb+6ast, J.Lual-Acuil 19+3reb+1ast, D.Windler 17+7reb+2ast, B.Henshall 8+4reb+1ast, D.Duke Jr. 7+4reb+5ast, D.Okwera 7+3reb