Round 19 (Regular Season): Niagara lose to Scarborough

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in CEBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked River Lions (14-7) recorded its seventh loss in Toronto on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Shooting Stars (11-11) 81-64. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Scarborough had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Michael Foster Jr (207-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Ronald Curry (193-1993, college: JMU) produced 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Scarborough moved-up to second place. Niagara at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Scarborough are looking forward to face league's leader Vancouver in Langley in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Niagara will play on the road against Edmonton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Edmonton. Fifth ranked Rattlers (6-15) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Stingers (12-9) 90-88 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jordan Bowden (197-1997, college: Tennessee) who helped to win the game recording 28 points. Devonte Bandoo contributed with 23 points for the winners. American guard Sean East II (190-1999, college: Missouri) answered with 30 points and 5 assists for Edmonton. Stingers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Saskatchewan maintains fifth place with 6-15 record. Edmonton at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Saskatchewan will play against league's second-placed Calgary on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Edmonton will play against the league's leader Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Langley. First ranked Bandits faced 4th placed Sea Bears. Host Bandits (17-5) smashed guests from Winnipeg (9-12) 106-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sea Bears. It was a great evening for Mitch Creek who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Simi Shittu responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Sea Bears' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Vancouver maintains first place with 17-5 record. Loser Sea Bears keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost. Vancouver will meet league's second-placed Scarborough in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Winnipeg will play against Brampton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 19 Calgary defeated Montreal in a road game 99-82.
The best stats of 19th round was 23 points by Jameer Nelson Jr of Calgary.



Scarborough - Niagara 81-64

Top ranked River Lions (14-7) recorded its seventh loss in Toronto on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Shooting Stars (11-11) 81-64. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Scarborough had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Michael Foster Jr (207-2003) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard Terquavion Smith (193-2002, college: NC State) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Shooting Stars players scored in double figures. Guard Ronald Curry (193-1993, college: JMU) produced 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Scarborough moved-up to second place. Niagara at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. Scarborough are looking forward to face league's leader Vancouver in Langley in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Niagara will play on the road against Edmonton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Niagara: R.Curry 21+8reb+5ast, K.Ahmad 14+8reb+1ast, K.Mackenzie 8+6reb+5ast, N.Cayo 7+3reb+1ast, A.Hill 6+1reb+1ast, E.Lufile 4+9reb
Scarborough: M.Foster Jr. 15+16reb+2ast, T.Smith 14+5reb+6ast, A.Best 13+4reb, D.Williams 13+6reb+2ast, K.Miller 9+4reb, A.Walker 9+4reb+3ast

Edmonton - Saskatchewan 88-90

Important game to mention about took place in Edmonton. Fifth ranked Rattlers (6-15) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Stingers (12-9) 90-88 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jordan Bowden (197-1997, college: Tennessee) who helped to win the game recording 28 points. Guard Devonte Bandoo (190-1996, college: Baylor) contributed with 23 points for the winners. American guard Sean East II (190-1999, college: Missouri) answered with 30 points and 5 assists and the other American import forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Edmonton. Four Edmonton players scored in double figures. Stingers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Saskatchewan maintains fifth place with 6-15 record. Edmonton at the other side keeps the third position with nine games lost. Saskatchewan will play against league's second-placed Calgary on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Edmonton will play against the league's leader Niagara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Edmonton: S.East II 30+3reb+5ast, K.Ambrose-Hylton 14+9reb+2ast, C.Smith 12+6reb+2ast, N.Hornsby 12+10reb+3ast, T.Donald 9+4reb+1ast, A.Rhooms 5
Saskatchewan: J.Bowden 28+4reb+2ast, D.Bandoo 23+2reb+2ast, T.Jones 18+6reb+2ast, G.Anticevich 9+7reb+2ast, J.Bediako 7+9reb+3ast, A.Garcia 2+2reb+1ast

Vancouver - Winnipeg 106-74

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Langley. First ranked Bandits faced 4th placed Sea Bears. Host Bandits (17-5) smashed guests from Winnipeg (9-12) 106-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sea Bears. Vancouver forced 19 Winnipeg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Australian swingman Mitch Creek (196-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Tyrese Samuel (208-2000, college: Florida) helped adding 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the losing side center Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and American Jalen Harris (196-1998, college: Nevada) scored 11 points and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sea Bears' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Vancouver maintains first place with 17-5 record. Loser Sea Bears keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost. Vancouver will meet league's second-placed Scarborough in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Winnipeg will play against Brampton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Winnipeg: S.Shittu 20+11reb, J.Cumberland 11+3reb+2ast, J.Harris 11+3reb+7ast, M.Calloo 10+4reb+1ast, T.Scott 10+1reb+2ast, N.Bilamu 7+3reb+1ast
Vancouver: M.Creek 27+6reb+5ast, T.Samuel 24+9reb+2ast, Z.Copeland 19+8reb+3ast, S.Givance 13+3reb+5ast, K.Mangas 10+4reb+4ast, D.Notice 6+2reb+5ast

Montreal - Calgary 82-99

There was no surprise in Montreal where 4th placed Alliance (8-13) was defeated by second ranked Surge (15-7) 99-82 on Monday. Calgary dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Alliance's 34. Calgary outrebounded Montreal 44-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American point guard Jameer Nelson Jr (185-2000, college: TCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Swingman Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) helped adding 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Ivorian-Canadian forward Quincy Guerrier (203-1999, college: Illinois) responded with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Tavian Dunn-Martin (173-1998, college: FGCU) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Calgary and four Montreal players scored in double figures. Alliance's coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Calgary maintains second place with 15-7 record having just two points less than leader Niagara. Loser Alliance keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost. Calgary will meet at home Saskatchewan (#5) in the next round. Montreal will play against Ottawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Montreal: T.Dunn-Martin 20+5reb+5ast, Q.Guerrier 18+9reb+4ast, K.Osawe 14+7reb+3ast, S.Stevenson 13+2reb, M.Duvivier 6+2reb, M.Diggins 5+3reb+2ast
Calgary: J.Nelson Jr. 23+4reb+2ast, K.Thomas 21+7reb, S.Miller-Moore 16+7reb+5ast, G.Osabuohien 15+10reb+2ast, E.Gilyard II 13+2reb+7ast, J.Brown-Ferguson 6+7reb