ABBA Round 10: #1 Potters S. is defeated by Cutie Ovals

The Regular Season in ABBA just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Potters S. (11-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) 92-82. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Potters S.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Potters S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Mario Davis (198-1980, college: MWSU) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Potters S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Very significant was Potters S.'s (#1) 80-72 road victory against their biggest opponent Stingerz. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Stingerz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Ariel Quallis supported him with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Potters S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by forward Keroi Lee did not help to save the game for Stingerz. Potters S. (11-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Stingerz at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost.
A very close game took place in between Cutie Ovals and Flyers. Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Flyers (7-4). Cutie Ovals managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Thursday evening. Joshua Minner fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Selassie Brathwaite produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Flyers keep the fourth position with four games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Flyers destroyed Stingerz on the opponent's court 77-57. Cutie Ovals outscored Ottos in a home game 96-63. Slam were rolled over Flyers on the road 92-53.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 14 rebounds by Jabari Williams of Flyers.

Potters S. - Cutie Ovals 82-92

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Potters S. (11-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) 92-82. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Potters S.. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Potters S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Mario Davis (198-1980, college: MWSU) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) scored 7 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Potters S.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Potters S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 32+8reb+7ast, M.Davis 20+4reb+7ast, A.Jackson 17+8reb+4ast, B.Tavarus 9+6reb+3ast, B.Matthew 6+3reb+3ast, J.Ferris 5+2reb+2ast
Potters S.: D.Cohen 26+10reb+2ast, M.Charles 17+4reb+3ast, A.Quallis 14+4reb+2ast, W.Ammiel 7+4reb+2ast, J.Lloyd 7+7reb+12ast, P.Ishaan 5

Stingerz - Flyers 57-77

There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Stingerz (10-3) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Flyers (7-4) 77-57 on Saturday. Flyers forced 30 Stingerz turnovers. The former international center Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. David Hernandez chipped in 21 points and 5 steals. Forward Keroi Lee produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and the former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flyers maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Loser Stingerz dropped to the third place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Flyers: H.David 21+3reb+3ast, A.Humphreys 17+15reb+2ast, J.Williams 8+9reb, L.T-Shawn 8+4reb+2ast, B.Selassie 6+7reb+4ast, B.Kwame 5+5reb
Stingerz: K.Lee 18+12reb+2ast, D.Benjamin 10+7reb+2ast, J.Valerie 8+8reb, J.Seth 6+3reb+4ast, T.Donte 6+7reb+2ast, A.Lopez 3+6reb

Flyers - Cutie Ovals 71-74

A very close game took place in between Cutie Ovals and Flyers. Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) got a very close victory on the road over 4th ranked Flyers (7-4). Cutie Ovals managed to escape with a 3-point win 74-71 on Thursday evening. Cutie Ovals forced 35 Flyers turnovers. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Selassie Brathwaite produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Flyers keep the fourth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 28+7reb+3ast, A.Jackson 18+13reb+2ast, M.Davis 10+3reb+2ast, B.Tavarus 8+8reb+5ast, N.Drew 6+5reb+1ast, K.Edwards 4+4reb+2ast
Flyers: B.Selassie 20+7reb+3ast, L.T-Shawn 11+5reb+3ast, M.Xavier 9+3reb+3ast, A.Humphreys 9+6reb, J.Williams 9+11reb, H.David 7+6reb+4ast

Stingerz - Potters S. 72-80

Very significant was Potters S.'s (#1) 80-72 road victory against their biggest opponent Stingerz. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Stingerz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Potters S. forced 36 Stingerz turnovers. Strangely Stingerz outrebounded Potters S. 68-53 including 28 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Ariel Quallis supported him with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Potters S.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 15 points and 19 rebounds by forward Keroi Lee did not help to save the game for Stingerz. The former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) added 18 points and 4 assists for lost side. Four Potters S. and five Stingerz players scored in double figures. Potters S. (11-2) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Stingerz at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 19+6reb+7ast, L.McDonald 13+3reb+2ast, M.Charles 12+3reb+3ast, D.Cohen 12+6reb+2ast, K.Simon 11+8reb+1ast, A.Quallis 7+10reb+4ast
Stingerz: D.Benjamin 18+4reb+4ast, K.Lee 15+19reb+2ast, B.Tequan 12+6reb+4ast, J.Seth 11+7reb+7ast, T.Donte 10+11reb+5ast, S.Sharife 4+10reb

Cutie Ovals - Ottos 96-63

Rather predictable result when third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) smashed at home 5th ranked Ottos (4-7) 96-63 on Wednesday. Cutie Ovals held Ottos to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 67-41 including a 48-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) fired 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winners. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lincoln Weekes produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and Warren Bogle added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Cutie Ovals have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 34+3reb+5ast, K.Edwards 18+4reb+2ast, M.Davis 15+11reb+1ast, A.Jackson 13+13reb+2ast, B.Tavarus 7+9reb+6ast, T.Vasco 5+11reb+3ast
Ottos: W.Lincoln 25+6reb+2ast, B.Warren 16+6reb+4ast, K.Shaquille 12+10reb, D.Akeem 5+6reb+3ast, D.Morlon 5+10reb+6ast, M.Lewis 0+3reb+1ast

Flyers - Slam 92-53

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Slam (2-10) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Flyers (7-4) 92-53 on Wednesday. Flyers held Slam to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Flyers forced 24 Slam turnovers and had a 40-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Slam's players. The former international guard T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) fired 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds and John Rolland added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Flyers maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Slam lost eighth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Braves and Spanish Heat.
Top scorers:
Flyers: L.T-Shawn 26+6reb+4ast, J.Williams 20+14reb, D.Javonte 19+6reb+8ast, E.Joseph 15+3reb+4ast, M.Xavier 6+9reb+3ast, B.Kwame 6+6reb+1ast
Slam: R.John 10+8reb, E.Francois 9+12reb+2ast, C.Arri 8+3reb, H.Adissa 7+4reb+2ast, L.Jedd 7+7reb, B.Adrian 4+3reb+2ast



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