ABBA Round 18 (Regular Season): #1 Flyers are defeated by DA-Project

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Flyers (9-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked DA-Project (9-4) 88-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Flyers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. DA-Project forced 36 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded DA-Project 53-41 including 22 on the offensive glass. American guard Cornell Greenwood (188, college: BENUM) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Malik Moore (183, college: Westchester, agency: VSG) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. DA-Project have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottos. Defending champion Flyers still keep top position with three games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in . First ranked Flyers (9-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Cutie Ovals (7-7) 80-77 on Sunday evening. American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and TJ Williams supported him with 29 points. Even 24 points and 4 assists by American guard Jalen Owens (185, college: William Peace) did not help to save the game for Cutie Ovals. Flyers have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-3 record. Cutie Ovals lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host DA-Project (9-4) smashed 4th ranked Stingerz (8-4) 86-64. The best player for the winners was T-Shawn Lewis who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Joshua Minner who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). DA-Project have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottos. Stingerz at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: winless Navigators were destroyed by Ottos on the opponent's court 134-63. Cutie Ovals unfortunately lost to DA-Project in a home game 89-104. Stingerz rolled over Navigators on the road 110-63. Cutie Ovals crushed Slam on its own court 137-64. Red Hawks were smashed by Ottos in a road game 98-76.



Flyers - Cutie Ovals 80-77

Important game to mention about took place in . First ranked Flyers (9-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Cutie Ovals (7-7) 80-77 on Sunday evening. Flyers outrebounded Cutie Ovals 58-41 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Flyers players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks to lead the effort and the other American import guard TJ Williams (196, college: BSU) supported him with 29 points. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 4 assists by American guard Jalen Owens (185, college: William Peace) did not help to save the game for Cutie Ovals. Tajahron Davis added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Flyers have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 9-3 record. Cutie Ovals lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Flyers: T.Williams 29+4reb+2ast, A.Humphreys 13+13reb+3ast, M.Nick 13+18reb+4ast, K.Brathwaite 11+4reb+2ast, X.Meade 6+6reb+8ast, D.Perez 6+6reb+5ast
Cutie Ovals: O.Jalen 24+4reb+4ast, D.Tajahron 18+5reb+2ast, S.Jabiri 14+5reb+4ast, S.Taylor 8+7reb+2ast, O.Shaheim 4+3reb, E.Kareem 4+2reb

DA-Project - Stingerz 86-64

The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host DA-Project (9-4) smashed 4th ranked Stingerz (8-4) 86-64. DA-Project looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Stingerz's players. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Terry Dawkins (193-2000, college: AMC) chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Dawkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five DA-Project players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) who recorded 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and guard Keroi Lee added 14 points and 14 rebounds respectively. DA-Project have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottos. Stingerz at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
DA-Project: T.Dawkins 23+8reb+7ast, S.Phillip 18+15reb+2ast, T.Lewis 16+17reb+6ast, M.Malik 15+5reb+2ast, C.Greenwood 11+8reb+7ast, A.Browne 2+3reb
Stingerz: M.Joshua 24+8reb+2ast, L.Keroi 14+14reb+2ast, T.Brycen 11+1reb, J.Alexis 7+15reb+1ast, M.Steven 4+1reb+2ast, A.Darnell 2+3reb

Ottos - Navigators 134-63

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Navigators (0-11) were crushed on the road by third ranked Ottos (9-4) 134-63 on Thursday. Ottos dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Navigators' 38. Ottos forced 47 Navigators turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Navigators' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ottos made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American-Gambian center Pindo Drammeh (207-1996, college: Jessup) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Danny Perez chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds. Drammeh is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ottos players scored in double figures. Ottos' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Michael Barton who recorded 7 points and 27 rebounds and Wood Christian added 19 points respectively. Ottos moved-up to second place, which they share with DA-Project. Loser Navigators still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ottos: D.Perez 30+6reb+3ast, N.Strawter 27+1reb+8ast, D.Pindo 26+13reb+2ast, Z.Clark 17+4reb+6ast, C.Walker 8+7reb+3ast, M.Newton 8+6reb+3ast
Navigators: M.Beniah 21+1reb, C.Wood 19+4reb, L.Tyreke 8+2reb+2ast, B.Michael 7+27reb+1ast, A.Baldwin 6+9reb+2ast, S.Raheem 2+1reb+3ast

Cutie Ovals - DA-Project 89-104

Rather predictable result when third ranked DA-Project (9-4) defeated on the road 5th ranked Cutie Ovals (7-7) 104-89 on Thursday. DA-Project dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Cutie Ovals' 46 and made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. DA-Project forced 22 Cutie Ovals turnovers and outrebounded them 49-28 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. DA-Project looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman T-Shawn Lewis (193-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Cornell Greenwood (188, college: BENUM) chipped in 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four DA-Project players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) who recorded 28 points and 4 assists and Tajahron Davis added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. DA-Project have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottos. Cutie Ovals lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
DA-Project: C.Greenwood 31+6reb+5ast, T.Lewis 28+11reb+3ast, T.Dawkins 19+9reb+6ast, M.Malik 10+6reb+6ast, S.Phillip 6+8reb+2ast, D.Phillip 4+4reb
Cutie Ovals: S.Jabiri 28+4reb+4ast, D.Tajahron 25+5reb+6ast, S.Taylor 18+5reb+6ast, E.Kareem 6+2reb, O.Jalen 6+3reb+2ast, O.Shaheim 4+3reb

Navigators - Stingerz 63-110

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Navigators (0-11) were rolled over at home by fourth ranked Stingerz (8-4) 110-63 on Saturday. Stingerz dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Navigators' 38. Stingerz forced 33 Navigators turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Navigators' players. The best player for the winners was guard Jaheem James who scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals. Four Stingerz players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Beniah Mark who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and guard Michael Barton added 8 points and 30 rebounds respectively. Stingerz maintains fourth position with 8-4 record. Loser Navigators still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: J.James 28+6reb+2ast, H.Wright 28+5reb, J.Minner 16+7reb+10ast, S.Matthew 15+9reb+8ast, K.Lee 15+12reb+1ast, I.Thomas 8+20reb+1ast
Navigators: M.Beniah 31+12reb+2ast, L.Tyreke 12+6reb, S.Raheem 9+11reb+2ast, B.Michael 8+30reb+2ast, C.Wood 3+3reb+1ast, T.Thibou 0

Cutie Ovals - Slam 137-64

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Cutie Ovals (7-7) outscored at home 7th ranked Slam (2-10) 137-64 on Saturday. Cutie Ovals forced 36 Slam turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Slam's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Jalen Owens (185, college: William Peace) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. The other American import guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) chipped in 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Five Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Keaddy Martin who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and guard Sean Nicholas added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Slam's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cutie Ovals maintains fifth position with 7-7 record. Slam lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Smith 35+6reb+8ast, J.Owens 32+8reb+10ast, T.Sam 30+9reb+9ast, J.Joseph 17+4reb+1ast, N.Drew 10+16reb+2ast, S.Gomes 8+2reb+1ast
Slam: M.Keaddy 20+15reb+1ast, N.Sean 13+10reb, H.Felix 10+7reb+2ast, D.Andrew 8+5reb+2ast, F.Damion 8+6reb+2ast, A.Jarvis 2+6reb+2ast

Ottos - Red Hawks 98-76

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Red Hawks (5-6) were outplayed on the road by third ranked Ottos (9-4) 98-76 on Sunday. Ottos forced 32 Red Hawks turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Christian Walker who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Danny Perez chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 10 steals. Ottos' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Bryce Smith who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and the former international forward Cohen Desouza (201-1994) added 20 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Five Ottos and four Red Hawks players scored in double figures. Ottos moved-up to second place, which they share with DA-Project. Loser Red Hawks keep the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Ottos: C.Walker 22+9reb+3ast, D.Perez 20+5reb+6ast, D.Pindo 15+11reb+2ast, W.Bogle 14+6reb, Z.Clark 12+8reb+3ast, N.Strawter 10+3reb+9ast
Red Hawks: D.Cohen 20+13reb+2ast, S.Bryce 18+17reb+3ast, B.Andre 15+11reb+6ast, D.Mario 11+7reb+3ast, P.Kymani 6+1reb+1ast, M.David 3+2reb+1ast

Flyers - DA-Project 75-88

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Flyers (9-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked DA-Project (9-4) 88-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Flyers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. DA-Project forced 36 Flyers turnovers. Strangely Flyers outrebounded DA-Project 53-41 including 22 on the offensive glass. American guard Cornell Greenwood (188, college: BENUM) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Malik Moore (183, college: Westchester, agency: VSG) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and guard Javonte Daley scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. DA-Project have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottos. Defending champion Flyers still keep top position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
DA-Project: M.Malik 19+5reb+7ast, C.Greenwood 19+10reb+6ast, T.Dawkins 16+6reb+3ast, T.Lewis 11+7reb+2ast, D.Phillip 8+6reb, A.Browne 6
Flyers: D.Javonte 13+4reb+4ast, C.Marlon 12+8reb, N.Moore 11+12reb+3ast, M.Xavier 11+7reb+2ast, W.TJ 10+3reb+2ast, H.Adonis 8+9reb