ABBA Round 9: Spanish Heat defeats Flyers in the closest game of the week

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in ABBA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the ABBA took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th placed Flyers (7-4) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) 66-64 on Saturday evening. Spanish Heat forced 30 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded Spanish Heat 62-48 including 22 on the offensive glass. Israel Pulinario stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds for the winners and Steven Matthew chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Selassie Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Spanish Heat moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Slam and Braves. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Spanish Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flyers will play against Slam (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
ABBA top team - Potters S. (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ottos (4-7) 88-69. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Kelvin Simon accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warren Bogle came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Ottos in the defeat. Potters S. have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Potters S. will play against Stingerz (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ottos will play against the league's second-placed Cutie Ovals and hope to get back on the winning track.
Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Slam (2-10) by 59 points 108-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was Kareem Edwards who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Olivee Morris who recorded 14 points. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Slam lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Braves and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Slam will play against Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Braves was destroyed by Stingerz on the opponent's court 108-68. Cutie Ovals outscored Braves in a home game 87-39. Bottom-ranked Spanish Heat were rolled over Stingerz on the road 100-67.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Jamine Charles of Stingerz.

Cutie Ovals - Slam 108-49

Third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) crushed at home 6th ranked Slam (2-10) by 59 points 108-49, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Cutie Ovals held Slam to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 23 Slam turnovers and had a 42-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Slam's players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kareem Edwards (193-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Olivee Morris who recorded 14 points and Kim Casey added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Slam lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Braves and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Slam will play against Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: K.Edwards 20+13reb+3ast, J.Minner 19+6reb+6ast, B.Tavarus 16+8reb+6ast, T.Vasco 10+7reb+2ast, P.Delonte 10+4reb+1ast, A.Jackson 9+4reb+1ast
Slam: O.Morris 14+3reb+2ast, J.Javid 10+5reb+1ast, C.Kim 9+8reb+2ast, H.Adissa 8+9reb+2ast, A.Anjis 3+8reb+1ast, M.Keaddy 2+3reb+1ast

Potters S. - Ottos 88-69

ABBA top team - Potters S. (11-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Ottos (4-7) 88-69. Potters S. held Ottos to an opponent 23.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Potters S. forced 19 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 67-53 including a 55-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Ottos' players. Potters S. brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and guard Kelvin Simon accounted for 14 points and 13 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Warren Bogle came up with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Lincoln Weekes added 25 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Ottos in the defeat. Potters S. have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-2 record. Ottos lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Potters S. will play against Stingerz (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ottos will play against the league's second-placed Cutie Ovals and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 21+7reb+8ast, K.Simon 14+13reb+2ast, D.Cohen 13+6reb+3ast, W.Ammiel 8+8reb+1ast, C.Quinland 7, A.Quallis 6+7reb+4ast
Ottos: M.Lewis 31+17reb+4ast, W.Lincoln 25+9reb+3ast, K.Shaquille 7+10reb, D.Morlon 6+9reb+2ast, L.Michael 0+8reb+2ast,

Stingerz - Braves 108-68

Very expected game when 6th ranked Braves (2-10) were crushed on the road by second ranked Stingerz (10-3) 108-68 on Saturday. Stingerz dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Braves' 44. Stingerz forced 29 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 78-54 including a 56-36 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Stingerz made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was forward Keroi Lee who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 23 rebounds. Jayden Andrew chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Stingerz players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Tamraj Stuart who recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Shaeim Omarde added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Stingerz. Despite that victory Stingerz went down to third position due to points difference. Braves lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Slam and Spanish Heat. Stingerz will meet at home league's leader Potters S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Braves will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: A.Jayden 21+7reb+9ast, K.Lee 16+23reb+3ast, B.Tequan 15+5reb+3ast, T.Donte 15+8reb+3ast, J.Charles 15+9reb, D.Benjamin 14+6reb+1ast
Braves: S.Tamraj 15+9reb+4ast, O.Shaeim 14+7reb+3ast, N.Allister 9+7reb+1ast, D.Rhonde 9+5reb+2ast, A.Javon 7+1reb, J.Tristan 5+4reb+2ast

Flyers - Spanish Heat 64-66

The most exciting game of round 9 in the ABBA took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 4th placed Flyers (7-4) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) 66-64 on Saturday evening. Spanish Heat forced 30 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded Spanish Heat 62-48 including 22 on the offensive glass. Israel Pulinario stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 22 rebounds for the winners and Steven Matthew chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Spanish Heat players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Selassie Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Jabari Williams (211-2002, college: Indian River) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Spanish Heat moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Slam and Braves. Flyers at the other side keep the fourth position with four games lost. Spanish Heat will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flyers will play against Slam (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Spanish Heat: R.Jesus 15+6reb+1ast, P.Israel 12+22reb+2ast, S.Matthew 11+8reb+6ast, P.Gabriel 11+2reb+1ast, P.Kelvin 7+6reb+4ast, M.Lorenzo 7+4reb
Flyers: B.Selassie 14+10reb+2ast, J.Williams 11+12reb+1ast, L.T-Shawn 10+4reb, H.David 9+4reb+1ast, D.Javonte 8+7reb+6ast, M.Xavier 8+8reb+7ast

Cutie Ovals - Braves 87-39

Rather predictable result when third ranked Cutie Ovals (10-2) smashed at home 6th ranked Braves (2-10) 87-39 on Monday. Cutie Ovals held Braves to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Cutie Ovals forced 24 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 60-47 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Braves' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cutie Ovals made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Kareem Edwards (193-1990) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Tamraj Stuart who recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds and Javon Andrew added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Braves lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Slam and Spanish Heat. Cutie Ovals will meet at home Ottos (#5) in the next round. Braves will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: K.Edwards 23+9reb+7ast, J.Minner 21+8reb+8ast, M.Davis 9+3reb, A.Jackson 9+16reb+2ast, T.Vasco 6+4reb, L.McCoy 6+1reb+3ast
Braves: A.Javon 12+7reb, S.Tamraj 8+12reb+1ast, J.Tristan 5+4reb+1ast, S.Orion 4+1reb, O.Shaeim 3+6reb+3ast, F.Damien 3+7reb+1ast

Stingerz - Spanish Heat 100-67

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Spanish Heat (2-10) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Stingerz (10-3) 100-67 on Monday. Stingerz dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Spanish Heat's 40. Stingerz forced 25 Spanish Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Spanish Heat's players. The best player for the winners was Jayden Andrew who had a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. The former international forward Jamine Charles (211-2002, college: Blinn JC) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Gabriel Perez who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Steven Matthew added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Stingerz. Despite that victory Stingerz went down to third position due to points difference. Newly promoted Spanish Heat stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. They share the position with Slam and Braves. Stingerz will meet at home league's leader Potters S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spanish Heat will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: J.Charles 23+9reb, K.Lee 13+9reb+1ast, A.Jayden 11+11reb+10ast, T.Donte 11+3reb+4ast, B.Tequan 10+4reb, D.Benjamin 9+4reb+2ast
Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 16+5reb+4ast, P.Gabriel 13+13reb+3ast, P.Israel 12+7reb+1ast, R.Jesus 11+7reb, P.Kelvin 10+3reb, D.Richards 3+9reb+3ast



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