NBL Round 12: Rams lose to Nuggets in the game between Top 4 teams

Tai Webster

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Christchurch. Second-best host Rams (9-5) lost to third ranked Nuggets (10-5) 107-94. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Tai Webster (193-1995, college: Nebraska) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Australian guard Michael Harris (193-1999) who added 30 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Rams' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains third position with 10-5 record behind leader Tuatara. Rams at the other side dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Nuggets are looking forward to face league's second-placed Bulls in Pukekohe in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rams will play on the road against the league's leader Tuatara in Auckland and are hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Jets managed to get a fifth victory. This time they edged fifth-ranked Saints in Palmerston North 111-108. The winners were led by American guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) who scored that evening 29 points and 9 assists and Mustapha Heron supported him with 29 points. Even 21 points and 7 rebounds by the former international forward Thomas Vodanovich (201-1994, college: JMU) did not help to save the game for Saints. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jets (5-9) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Giants and Airs. Saints at the other side keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Jets will play against Giants (#6) in Stoke in the next round. Saints will play on the road against Hawks in Tamatea and hope to get back on the winning track.
NBL top team - Tuatara (11-3) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Giants (5-9) in Auckland 104-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Giants. The best player for the winners was Robert Loe who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Tuatara's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Matur Maker who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds. Tuatara have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-3 record. Loser Giants keep the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Jets and Airs. Tuatara will meet at home Rams (#4) in the next round. Giants will play against Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Saints lost to Bulls on the opponent's court 89-100. Hawks lost to defending champion Nuggets in a home game 87-94. Sharks recorded a loss to Airs on the road 90-94.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 11 assists by Jeremy Kendle of Sharks.