ABBA Round 4 (Regular Season): Cutie Ovals keep a leadership position

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cutie Ovals as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cutie Ovals defeated 4th ranked DA-Project at home 98-82. Cutie Ovals forced 32 DA-Project turnovers. American point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) fired 26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals for the winners. Jabari Smith chipped in 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Flyers and Ottos. DA-Project at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Slam (0-2) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-72 loss to top-ranked Flyers (2-0) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. Tajah Williams contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Flyers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Bahamas swingman Rolontae Knowles (193-2001, college: Spring Hill, agency: Daggers Sports) replied with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Slam. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ottos and Cutie Ovals. Slam at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Navigators. Flyers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .




Flyers - Slam 83-72

Bottom-ranked Slam (0-2) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-72 loss to top-ranked Flyers (2-0) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Slam's 32. Flyers forced 29 Slam turnovers and outrebounded them 60-35 including a 25-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Flyers players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. Tajah Williams contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Flyers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Bahamas swingman Rolontae Knowles (193-2001, college: Spring Hill, agency: Daggers Sports) replied with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Andrew Daigle (190-1997) added 20 points in the effort for Slam. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ottos and Cutie Ovals. Slam at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Navigators. Flyers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Flyers: A.Humphreys 21+19reb+1ast, T.Williams 20+7reb+1ast, D.Perez 18+5reb+2ast, J.Daley 6+3reb+2ast, K.Ahcom 5+5reb+5ast, X.Meade 5+12reb+10ast
Slam: R.Knowles 21+8reb+6ast, D.Andrew 20+3reb+1ast, B.Andre 10+7reb+3ast, D.Omarion 7+7reb+1ast, F.Davon 6+4reb+3ast, J.Tristan 5+2reb

Cutie Ovals - DA-Project 98-82

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cutie Ovals as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cutie Ovals defeated 4th ranked DA-Project at home 98-82. Cutie Ovals forced 32 DA-Project turnovers. American point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) fired 26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals for the winners. Jabari Smith chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. The former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard Malik Moore (183, college: Westchester, agency: VSG) added 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Flyers and Ottos. DA-Project at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: T.Sam 26+8reb+6ast, J.Owens 25+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 19+15reb+5ast, J.Joseph 15+6reb+2ast, K.Edwards 13+10reb, J.Ferris 0+1reb+1ast
DA-Project: L.T-Shawn 26+11reb+2ast, M.Moore 24+8reb+4ast, A.Dominick 12+2reb+2ast, P.Delonte 9+6reb, G.Cornell 4+6reb+2ast, P.Sadiq 4+8reb