ABBA Round 14 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Second defeat of league's leader Cutie Ovals (5-2) against third ranked Flyers (5-2) 89-82 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cutie Ovals. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Flyers forced 24 Cutie Ovals turnovers and outrebounded them 62-40 including a 42-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flyers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 22 rebounds. Guard Xavier Meade contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Cutie Ovals.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Ottos (5-2) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Lava SSW (5-2) 91-86. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Guard Keroi Lee had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Joshua Minner chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American guard Nick Strawter (193-1997, college: St.Thomas, FL) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Ottos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lava SSW keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Ottos.




Flyers - Cutie Ovals 89-82

Second defeat of league's leader Cutie Ovals (5-2) against third ranked Flyers (5-2) 89-82 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cutie Ovals. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Flyers forced 24 Cutie Ovals turnovers and outrebounded them 62-40 including a 42-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flyers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international forward Adonis Humphreys (198-1994, college: SW Illinois JC) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 22 rebounds. Guard Xavier Meade contributed with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Flyers players scored in double figures. American guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Jalen Owens (185, college: William Peace) added 24 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Cutie Ovals. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Cutie Ovals.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: O.Jalen 24+5reb+2ast, S.Jabiri 21+10reb+5ast, S.Taylor 14+5reb+5ast, D.Tajahron 9+4reb+3ast, E.Kareem 8+6reb+3ast, J.Jayleyle 6+8reb
Flyers: X.Meade 22+7reb+6ast, K.Brathwaite 18+9reb, A.Humphreys 14+22reb+2ast, K.Ahcom 13+10reb+9ast, M.Charles 12+5reb+3ast, R.Daly 8+2reb

Ottos - Lava SSW 86-91

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Ottos (5-2) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Lava SSW (5-2) 91-86. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Lava SSW dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ottos' 38. They outrebounded Ottos 62-33 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ottos were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Keroi Lee had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American guard Nick Strawter (193-1997, college: St.Thomas, FL) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Danny Perez scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Ottos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lava SSW keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Ottos.
Top scorers:
Ottos: S.Nick 25+8reb+10ast, W.Christian 24+5reb+3ast, P.Danny 21+9reb+4ast, P.Drammeh 6+9reb+1ast, M.Lindsay 4+1ast, L.Michael 2
Lava SSW: K.Lee 23+17reb+3ast, J.Minner 22+9reb+5ast, A.Jackson 14+14reb+1ast, S.Matthew 9+3reb+1ast, H.Wright 8+3reb, B.Thomas 6+2reb+4ast