Round 6 (Regular Season): London is defeated by Windsor Exp.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked London Lightning (9-4) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Windsor Express (5-4) 116-114. Windsor Exp. looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Shadell Millinghaus (188-1994, college: Georgetown, KY) with 34 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists. London Lightning's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Windsor Exp. maintains fourth position with 5-4 record, which they share with Newfoundland R. London at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Windsor Exp. is looking forward to face higher ranked Sudbury F. (#3) in Sudbury in the next round and it may be the game of the week. London will play on the road against Newfoundland R. in St. John's and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Montreal. Fifth ranked Rogues (5-4) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Toundra (3-7) 97-95 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toundra. American center Will Brown (213-1997, college: Fayetteville St.) notched a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and Lewis Djonkam supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by American center Corey Boyd (206-1998, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Montreal T.. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newfoundland R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Windsor Exp. Montreal T. at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Newfoundland R. will play against league's leader London at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Montreal T. will play against the league's second-placed KW Titans (#2) in Kitchener and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Windsor. 4th ranked host Windsor Express (5-4) lost to second ranked Titans (8-4) 93-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Windsor Express. The best player for the winners was Anthony Lee Jr who had a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Titans' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Tyler Groce who recorded 11 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 blocks. Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. KW Titans maintains second position with 8-4 record having just twenty point less than leader London L. Loser Windsor Express keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Newfoundland R.. KW Titans will meet Sudbury F. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Windsor Exp. will play against Sudbury F. in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Newfoundland R. lost to KW Titans on the opponent's court 96-105. London managed to outperform Pontiac P. in a home game 122-105. Newfoundland R. recorded a loss to Windsor Exp. on the road 109-100.



London L. - Windsor Exp. 114-116

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked London Lightning (9-4) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Windsor Express (5-4) 116-114. Windsor Exp. looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Shadell Millinghaus (188-1994, college: Georgetown, KY) with 34 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 9 assists and Billy White (203-1989, college: SDSU) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Windsor Exp. and five London players scored in double figures. London Lightning's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Windsor Exp. maintains fourth position with 5-4 record, which they share with Newfoundland R. London at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Windsor Exp. is looking forward to face higher ranked Sudbury F. (#3) in Sudbury in the next round and it may be the game of the week. London will play on the road against Newfoundland R. in St. John's and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
London L.: S.Millinghaus 34+9reb+9ast, B.White 18+8reb+8ast, J.Haley Jr. 16+3reb+3ast, D.Gordon 15+7reb+7ast, J.Mordi 15+8reb+8ast, M.Nuga 10+5reb+5ast
Windsor Exp.: C.Jones 33+7reb+7ast, P.Harrison 25+7reb+7ast, J.Jackson 18+3reb+3ast, S.Muldrow 14+2reb+2ast, L.Davis 10+3reb+3ast, T.Groce 9+13reb+13ast

KW Titans - Newfoundland R. 105-96

Rather expected game in Kitchener where 5th ranked Rogues (5-4) were defeated by second ranked Titans (8-4) 105-96 on Sunday. KW Titans dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rogues's 40. KW Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) who had a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) chipped in 29 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who recorded 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Omega Harris (190-1995, college: UTEP) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five KW Titans and four Newfoundland R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. KW Titans maintains second position with 8-4 record having just twenty point less than leader London L. Newfoundland R. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Windsor Exp.. KW Titans will meet Sudbury F. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Newfoundland R. will play against the league's leader London and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Newfoundland R.: A.Chaney 27+5reb+5ast, O.Harris 21+6reb+6ast, M.Collins 15+9reb+9ast, W.Brown 10+10reb+10ast, S.Cowart 7+7reb+7ast, R.Hobson Jr. 7+4reb+4ast
KW Titans: C.Hollis 29+4reb+4ast, J.Tate 25+2reb+2ast, J.Lightfoot 18+10reb+10ast, D.Williams Jr. 13+2reb+2ast, A.Lee Jr. 11+11reb+11ast, D.Barnes 4+3reb+3ast

London L. - Pontiac P. 122-105

Very predictable result when first ranked London Lightning (9-4) defeated at home bottom-ranked Pharaohs (0-3) 122-105 on Wednesday. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 52 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) who had a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. The other American import guard Shadell Millinghaus (188-1994, college: Georgetown, KY) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five London Lightning players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Kahlil Gracey who recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals and guard Mike Bruce (193-1998, college: Lourdes) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Pharaohs' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. London maintains first position with 9-4 record. Loser Pharaohs still closes the standings with three games lost. London will meet Newfoundland R. (#5) in the next round. Pontiac P. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pontiac P.: G.Kahlil 25+8reb+8ast, M.Bruce 19+6reb+6ast, J.Towns 12+2reb+2ast, C.Littlejohn 8+5reb+5ast, D.O'Hearn 8+4reb+4ast, K.Bey 8+4reb+4ast
London L.: J.Haley Jr. 28+4reb+4ast, R.Smith 19+11reb+11ast, J.Taylor 17+6reb+6ast, N.Garth 17+3reb+3ast, S.Millinghaus 14+13reb+13ast, D.Gordon 11+4reb+4ast

Windsor Exp. - Newfoundland R. 109-100

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Rogues' (5-4) road loss to fourth ranked Windsor Express (5-4) 100-109 on Wednesday. Windsor Exp. made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 47 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) who had a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Marquis Collins (203, college: UMSL) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists and point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) added 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Windsor Exp. maintains fourth position with 5-4 record, which they share with Newfoundland R. Newfoundland R. lost third consecutive game. Windsor Exp. will meet higher ranked Sudbury F. (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Newfoundland R. will play against the league's leader London and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Newfoundland R.: A.Chaney 27+7reb+7ast, M.Collins 27+15reb+15ast, R.Hobson Jr. 15+7reb+7ast, L.Djonkam 15+6reb+6ast, W.Brown 8+6reb+6ast, O.Harris 6+8reb+8ast
Windsor Exp.: P.Harrison 23+10reb+10ast, L.Davis 22+2reb+2ast, C.Jones 21+5reb+5ast, J.Jackson 11+7reb+7ast, S.Muldrow 10+7reb+7ast, T.Hankerson 10+5reb+5ast

Windsor Exp. - KW Titans 86-93

The game between Top Four teams took place in Windsor. 4th ranked host Windsor Express (5-4) lost to second ranked Titans (8-4) 93-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Windsor Express. KW Titans looked well-organized offensively handing out 48 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Anthony Lee Jr (206-1991, college: Ohio St., agency: BIG) who had a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. The other American import forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks. Titans' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tyler Groce (203, college: Butler, agency: Players Group) who recorded 11 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 blocks and point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively. Five KW Titans and four Windsor Exp. players scored in double figures. Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. KW Titans maintains second position with 8-4 record having just twenty point less than leader London L. Loser Windsor Express keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Newfoundland R.. KW Titans will meet Sudbury F. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Windsor Exp. will play against Sudbury F. in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Windsor Exp.: L.Davis 18+4reb+4ast, T.Hankerson 15+5reb+5ast, P.Harrison 13+5reb+5ast, T.Groce 11+9reb+9ast, J.Jackson 10+6reb+6ast, W.Atwood 9+3reb+3ast
KW Titans: J.Lightfoot 19+7reb+7ast, D.Barnes 17+6reb+6ast, A.Lee Jr. 16+13reb+13ast, J.Tate 16+4reb+4ast, D.Williams Jr. 14+8reb+8ast, M.Maultsby 5+3reb+3ast

Montreal T. - Newfoundland R. 95-97

Important game to mention about took place in Montreal. Fifth ranked Rogues (5-4) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Toundra (3-7) 97-95 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Toundra. Newfoundland R. outrebounded Montreal T. 54-31 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Newfoundland R. players were unselfish on offense dishing 54 assists comparing to just 31 passes made by Montreal T.'s players. American center Will Brown (213-1997, college: Fayetteville St.) notched a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Lewis Djonkam (206-1997, college: Morgan St.) supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by American center Corey Boyd (206-1998, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Montreal T.. Mali-Canadian guard Mambi Diawara (198-1994, college: Calgary) added 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newfoundland R. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Windsor Exp. Montreal T. at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Newfoundland R. will play against league's leader London at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Montreal T. will play against the league's second-placed KW Titans (#2) in Kitchener and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Montreal T.: B.Corey 22+7reb+7ast, A.Mason 21+2reb+2ast, M.Diawara 19+3reb+3ast, P.Flory 15+2reb+2ast, J.Tisdale 6+2reb+2ast, L.Londole 3+3reb+3ast
Newfoundland R.: W.Brown 22+11reb+11ast, A.Chaney 18+8reb+8ast, S.Cowart 15+6reb+6ast, L.Djonkam 14+10reb+10ast, M.Collins 8+11reb+11ast, O.Harris 8+4reb+4ast