NBL Round 11: Giants keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giants as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Giants defeated 10th ranked Sharks in Stoke 89-81. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Trey Mourning (206-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Jarrod West (182-1999, college: Louisville) contributed with 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Mojave King (196-2002) answered with 22 points for Sharks. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sharks at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Sharks will play next round against strong Huskies trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Jets in Palmerston North.
Important game to mention about took place in Tamatea. Seventh ranked Nuggets (7-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Hawks (7-6) 84-82 on Monday evening. It was a great evening for American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Keith Williams helped adding 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tajuan Agee (206-1997, college: Iona) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Nuggets moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rams. Hawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Bulls. Nuggets will play against Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Bulls (#4) in Pukekohe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Huskies (9-6) against sixth ranked Rams (7-7) on Sunday night. Host Huskies were defeated by Rams in a tough game in Auckland 84-92. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huskies. It was an exceptional evening for Mike Karena who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Robert Loe came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for Huskies in the defeat. Rams maintains sixth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Nuggets. Loser Huskies keep the second position with six games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Airs in the next round. Huskies will play against Sharks and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Bulls lost to undefeated Airs on the road 67-84. Jets lost to Bulls on its own court 83-99. Nuggets unfortunately lost to Saints in Wellington 88-100.

Airs - Bulls 84-67

No shocking result in a game when leader Airs (0-0) beat 6th ranked Bulls (7-6) in New Plymouth 84-67 on Wednesday. Airs outrebounded Bulls 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Javonte Douglas (203-1992, college: Montevallo) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) accounted for 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. The former international guard Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) came up with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Kael Robinson (198-2002, college: Rocky Mountain) added 18 points and 4 steals respectively for Bulls in the defeat. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Airs maintains th place with 0-0 record. Loser Bulls dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Hawks. Airs will meet Rams (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bulls will play against Hawks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bulls: C.Webster 23+7reb+8ast, K.Robinson 18+4reb+1ast, N.Potts 14+4reb+2ast, A.Rissetto 10+2reb, D.Brooke 2+6reb, M.Zach 0
Airs: J.Douglas 23+10reb+6ast, A.Hilliard 23+5reb+4ast, S.Willett 11+6reb+4ast, R.Rodger 9+2reb+1ast, M.Jones 7+5reb, D.Carlin 6+3reb+1ast

Jets - Bulls 83-99

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Jets (5-8) lost to sixth ranked Bulls (7-6) in Palmerston North 83-99 on Thursday. Bulls forced 20 Jets turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) who led the winners and scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Power forward Anzac Rissetto (208-2001, college: Charlotte) accounted for 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. American-Jordanian forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) came up with 28 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Robert Crawford (198-1990, college: Cent Arkansas) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Jets in the defeat. Jets' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Bulls moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hawks. Loser Jets keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Saints. Bulls will meet at home Hawks (#5) in the next round. Jets will play against Nuggets in Dunedin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jets: Z.Najdawi 28+7reb+2ast, R.Crawford 23+5reb+4ast, S.Temara 19+4reb+3ast, M.Pafe 6+2ast, J.Bohannon 4+11reb+1ast, R.Ben 2+2reb+2ast
Bulls: C.Webster 34+1reb+6ast, N.Potts 19+6reb+2ast, D.Brooke 17+5reb, A.Rissetto 14+12reb+1ast, L.Henry 9+12reb+2ast, K.Robinson 6+1ast

Giants - Sharks 89-81

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giants as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Giants defeated 10th ranked Sharks in Stoke 89-81. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Trey Mourning (206-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Jarrod West (182-1999, college: Louisville) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Mojave King (196-2002) answered with 22 points and the former international forward Brayden Inger (203-1999) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sharks. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sharks at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Sharks will play next round against strong Huskies trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Jets in Palmerston North.
Top scorers:
Sharks: K.Mojave 22+3reb+3ast, B.Inger 18+5reb+2ast, D.Knight 10+3reb+4ast, D.Leusogi-Ape 10+3reb+1ast, R.Gill 8+6reb, C.Coll 5+4reb
Giants: T.Mourning 24+12reb+3ast, S.Dempster 20+5reb+1ast, J.West 18+3reb+11ast, T.Marsh 9+2reb+1ast, S.Thompson 9+5reb+3ast, M.Alexander 5+2reb+3ast

Saints - Nuggets 100-88

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Saints (5-8) won against 7th ranked Nuggets (7-7) in Wellington 100-88 on Sunday. Saints looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Australian forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Reggie Upshaw Jr. (203-1995, college: MTSU) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Five Saints players scored in double figures. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) came up with 27 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) added 27 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for Nuggets in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jets. Nuggets lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Rams. Saints will meet at home higher ranked Hawks (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nuggets will play against Jets and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuggets: T.Boyd III 27+8reb+3ast, K.Williams 27+6reb+1ast, T.Withers 14+9reb+3ast, A.Jack 8+5reb+2ast, J.Aitcheson 6+6reb+3ast, D.Knox 3+4reb+1ast
Saints: X.Cooks 26+14reb+6ast, T.Samuel 20+4reb, R.Upshaw Jr. 19+6reb+2ast, M.Smith 13+4reb+8ast, T.Vodanovich 13+4reb, J.Ngatai 5+3reb+7ast

Tuatara - Rams 84-92

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Huskies (9-6) against sixth ranked Rams (7-7) on Sunday night. Host Huskies were defeated by Rams in a tough game in Auckland 84-92. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huskies. They outrebounded Huskies 48-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Mike Karena (208-1993, college: Wright St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. American Matthew Moyer (203-1997, college: GWU) accounted for 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. The former international forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and guard Dontae Nance (190-2005) added 24 points and 4 assists respectively for Huskies in the defeat. Five Huskies players scored in double figures. Rams maintains sixth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Nuggets. Loser Huskies keep the second position with six games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Airs in the next round. Huskies will play against Sharks and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuatara: N.Dontae 24+3reb+4ast, S.Schneider 20+3reb+5ast, I.Braydon 15+3reb+4ast, R.Loe 13+17reb+5ast, N.Barrow 10+3reb, D.Charlie 2+5reb
Rams: M.Karena 31+11reb+2ast, S.Dech 17+7reb+5ast, M.Moyer 15+13reb+2ast, I.Kaia 9+3reb+1ast, J.Cook-Green 9+4reb+5ast, B.Walter 6+3reb+2ast

Hawks - Nuggets 82-84

Important game to mention about took place in Tamatea. Seventh ranked Nuggets (7-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Hawks (7-6) 84-82 on Monday evening. It was a great evening for American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) helped adding 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tajuan Agee (206-1997, college: Iona) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and the former international forward Hyrum Harris (198-1996, college: Umpqua CC) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Nuggets moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rams. Hawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Bulls. Nuggets will play against Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Bulls (#4) in Pukekohe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hawks: T.Agee 21+14reb+1ast, H.Harris 17+5reb+1ast, E.Rusbatch 15+4reb+1ast, Q.Bailey 11+2reb, J.Salt 6+6reb, D.Raukawa 5+7ast
Nuggets: T.Boyd III 30+7reb+4ast, K.Williams 24+6reb+1ast, T.Withers 15+11reb+2ast, J.Aitcheson 7+3reb, A.Jack 5+6reb+1ast, D.Knox 2+1ast



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