NBL Round 9 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Palmerston North was quite interesting. Third ranked Rams (7-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Jets (3-7). Rams managed to secure a 7-point victory 100-93 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jets. Rams made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Jets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown, agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and international power forward Jack Andrew (208-2001) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Jets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rams moved-up to second place, which they share with Tuatara. Jets at the other side keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Rams is looking forward to face Giants (#9) in Nelson in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jets will play on the road against Airs in New Plymouth and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in New Plymouth supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Rams (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Airs (3-6). Rams smashed Airs 113-86. American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown, agency: Helping Ballers) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Jack Andrew accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Xavier Green (198-1996, college: Maryland, agency: One Motive Sports) came up with 22 points and 6 assists for Airs in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rams moved-up to second place, which they share with Tuatara. Airs lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. Rams will play against Giants (#9) in Nelson in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Airs will play at home against Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Hawks lost to Bulls on the opponent's court 82-98. Tuatara outscored Whai in a home game 96-71. Nuggets rolled over Giants on the road 88-63.



Jets - Rams 93-100

The game in Palmerston North was quite interesting. Third ranked Rams (7-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Jets (3-7). Rams managed to secure a 7-point victory 100-93 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jets. Rams made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Jets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown, agency: Helping Ballers) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and international power forward Jack Andrew (208-2001) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) scored 16 points. Five Rams and four Jets players scored in double figures. Jets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rams moved-up to second place, which they share with Tuatara. Jets at the other side keep the eighth position with seven games lost. Rams is looking forward to face Giants (#9) in Nelson in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Jets will play on the road against Airs in New Plymouth and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jets: I.Small 23+15reb+5ast, C.Webster 16+3reb+3ast, K.Sand 13+3reb+3ast, E.Jr Kazlo 10+2reb+4ast, P.Jamal 9+2reb+2ast, R.Lukah 9+4reb
Rams: W.Todd 22+5reb+1ast, C.Tamenang 22+11reb+4ast, A.Jack 18+13reb+2ast, B.Taylor 17+5reb+10ast, J.Holmes 10+3reb+1ast, R.Rene 4+5reb+3ast

Bulls - Hawks 98-82

Rather expected game in Pukekohe where 10th ranked Hawks (2-6) were defeated by seventh ranked Bulls (4-5) 98-82. Bulls players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American guard Derrin Boyd (190-2000, college: Charleston, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Carter Whitt (190-2002, college: Belmont) accounted for 23 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists. The former international guard Keanu Rasmussen (188-2003, college: CBU) came up with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American Jeremy McLaughlin (203-1995, college: Catawba) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Hawks in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bulls moved-up to sixth place. Hawks at the other side dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Giants and Whai. Bulls will play against higher ranked Tuatara (#3) in Auckland in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hawks will play on the road against Whai (#11) in Tauranga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hawks: K.Rasmussen 19+5reb+5ast, B.Jackson 18+1reb+5ast, J.McLaughlin 17+9reb+2ast, D.Grida 13+6reb, C.Jeter 10+6reb+1ast, A.Burton 3+3reb
Bulls: B.Derrin 33+6reb+3ast, W.Carter 23+5reb+14ast, C.Jace 14+14reb+3ast, D.Kelman-Poto 10+1reb+3ast, K.Robinson 10+9reb+1ast, E.Biggar 8+4reb

Tuatara - Whai 96-71

Very predictable result in Auckland where third ranked Tuatara (7-2) smashed bottom-ranked Tauranga (2-6) 96-71. Tuatara outrebounded Whai 47-26 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tuatara players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Whai's players. The former international power forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side and guard Zach Riley (196-2003, college: Fordham) accounted for 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Taine Murray (196-2002, college: Virginia) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Australian guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively for Whai in the defeat. Five Tuatara and four Whai players 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. Tuatara moved-up to second place, which they share with Rams. Whai lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with six games lost. They share it with Hawks and Giants. Tuatara will play against Bulls (#6) in Pukekohe in the next round. Whai will play at home against Hawks (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Whai: T.Murray 18+5reb+3ast, N.Stoddart 18+1reb+6ast, R.Te Rangi 16+6reb, J.Bezzant 11+2reb+1ast, K.Joshua 4+2reb+1ast, M.Xanda 3+4reb
Tuatara: D.Josh 20+1reb+6ast, Z.Riley 17+6reb+4ast, V.Thomas 13+5reb+2ast, J.Chris 12+7reb, L.Robert 11+12reb+9ast, D.Isaac 10+8reb+3ast

Giants - Nuggets 63-88

Not a big story in a game in Nelson where 9th ranked Giants (2-6) were rolled over by fifth ranked Nuggets (5-3) 88-63. Nuggets made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Giants' players. Australian-German forward Craig Moller (203-1994, agency: BIG) nailed 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) accounted for 7 points and 12 rebounds. Four Nuggets players scored in double figures. The former international guard Kruz Perrott-Hunt (191-2000, college: S.Dakota) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Alexander McNaught (185-2002) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Giants in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nuggets moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Saints. Giants lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Hawks and Whai. Nuggets will play against league's leader Sharks in Southland in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Giants will play on the road against the league's second-placed Rams (#2) in Christchurch and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Giants: K.Perrott-Hunt 16+9reb+2ast, M.Alexander 13+5reb+3ast, M.James 9+3reb, T.Smith-Milner 8+11reb, E.Luukkonen 7+5reb+1ast, L.Judd 6+1reb+1ast
Nuggets: M.Craig 20+6reb+2ast, R.Ethan 15+2reb+3ast, M.Zach 11+6reb+1ast, L.Alain 11+5ast, M.Bardsley 7+2reb+2ast, I.Miller-Jose 7+12reb+2ast

Airs - Rams 86-113

The game in New Plymouth supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Rams (7-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Airs (3-6). Rams smashed Airs 113-86. Rams made 29-of-37 charity shots (78.4 percent) during the game. Airs were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American-Cameroonian forward Tamenang Choh (196-1998, college: Brown, agency: Helping Ballers) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and international power forward Jack Andrew (208-2001) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Xavier Green (198-1996, college: Maryland, agency: One Motive Sports) came up with 22 points and 6 assists and power forward James Moors (208-2000, college: Colorado St.) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Airs in the defeat. Both teams had five 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. Rams moved-up to second place, which they share with Tuatara. Airs lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. Rams will play against Giants (#9) in Nelson in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Airs will play at home against Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Airs: X.Green 22+3reb+6ast, B.Stroud 16+3reb+2ast, J.Moors 16+10reb+3ast, A.Cook 10+6reb+5ast, B.Quintin 10+5reb, J.Marcel 5+1reb
Rams: C.Tamenang 27+11reb+7ast, A.Jack 18+9reb+3ast, M.Martin 14+1reb+1ast, B.Taylor 13+7reb+8ast, J.Holmes 12+2reb, W.Todd 11+3reb