ABBA Round 17 (Regular Season): DA-Project beat Ottos in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked DA-Project faced their close opponent Ottos. Guests from (8-4) defeated host Ottos (8-4) 80-67. DA-Project forced 22 Ottos turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Terry Dawkins (193-2000, college: AMC) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Danny Perez produced 18 points and 8 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. DA-Project have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Ottos. DA-Project is looking forward to face league's leader Flyers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ottos will play against Red Hawks and are hoping to win this game.
The game in was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Cutie Ovals (6-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Red Hawks (5-5). Red Hawks managed to secure a 7-point victory 95-88. The former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Andre Burnett contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. American point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals for Cutie Ovals. Red Hawks maintains sixth place with 5-5 record. Cutie Ovals lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Red Hawks will play against higher ranked Ottos (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cutie Ovals will play against Slam and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Red Hawks - Cutie Ovals 95-88

The game in was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Cutie Ovals (6-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Red Hawks (5-5). Red Hawks managed to secure a 7-point victory 95-88. Red Hawks forced 22 Cutie Ovals turnovers and outrebounded them 52-41 including 17 on the offensive glass. Red Hawks players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Andre Burnett contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Five Red Hawks players scored in double figures. American point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals and the other American import guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) added 24 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Cutie Ovals. Red Hawks maintains sixth place with 5-5 record. Cutie Ovals lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Red Hawks will play against higher ranked Ottos (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cutie Ovals will play against Slam and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Red Hawks: C.Desouza 28+17reb+5ast, A.Burnett 17+6reb+8ast, K.Powell 15+1reb+1ast, B.Smith 11+13reb+4ast, M.Davis 11+11reb+5ast, N.McGregor 9+4reb+2ast
Cutie Ovals: S.Jabiri 24+8reb+3ast, E.Kareem 21+7reb+2ast, S.Taylor 19+9reb+8ast, J.Jayleyle 9+2reb, D.Tajahron 8+7reb+3ast, O.Jalen 7+5reb+1ast

Ottos - DA-Project 67-80

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked DA-Project faced their close opponent Ottos. Guests from (8-4) defeated host Ottos (8-4) 80-67. DA-Project forced 22 Ottos turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Terry Dawkins (193-2000, college: AMC) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Dawkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Danny Perez produced 18 points and 8 assists and Christian Walker added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. DA-Project have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Ottos. DA-Project is looking forward to face league's leader Flyers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ottos will play against Red Hawks and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
DA-Project: T.Lewis 20+15reb+2ast, T.Dawkins 19+6reb+1ast, M.Malik 11+6ast, C.Greenwood 11+8reb+1ast, D.Phillip 8+7reb, A.Browne 8
Ottos: P.Danny 18+4reb+8ast, P.Drammeh 15+9reb+1ast, W.Christian 13+12reb+2ast, S.Nick 12+2reb+3ast, P.Leroy 6+6reb, M.Lindsay 3+1reb