CEBL Round 6 (Regular Season): #1 Vancouver is defeated by Ottawa

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Bandits (6-2) in Ottawa on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Blackjacks (4-4) 114-105. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ottawa dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Bandits's 44. Ottawa outrebounded Vancouver 44-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ottawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Justin Harmon (193-2001, college: Illinois) scored 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matthew Cleveland (201-1998, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Jaelen House (183-2001, college: N.Mexico) with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. Ottawa moved-up to second place, which they share with Winnipeg. Vancouver at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Ottawa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vancouver will play at home against Saskatchewan and is hoping to win this game.
Third-ranked Stingers (2-4) gave a tough game to first ranked Honey Badgers (7-1) in Hamilton. Honey Badgers managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected easier game. American guard Cameron Tyson (190-1999, college: Seattle) notched 27 points to lead the effort and Sean East II supported him with 22 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (193-1998, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Edmonton. Stingers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Brampton maintains first position with 7-1 record. Edmonton at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Brampton will play against Montreal (#5) on the road in the next round. Edmonton will play against Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sea Bears (4-4) against fifth ranked Alliance (3-4) on Friday night. Visiting Sea Bears were defeated by Alliance in a tough game in Montreal 91-97. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Davion Warren who scored 23 points. Alliance's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Teddy Allen who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Montreal moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Niagara. Loser Sea Bears keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Ottawa. Montreal will meet at home league's leader Brampton in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Winnipeg will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: winless Calgary lost to Niagara on the opponent's court 76-88. Ottawa was outscored by Winnipeg in a home game 88-117. Brampton managed to beat Niagara on the road 97-86.



Ottawa - Vancouver 114-105

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Bandits (6-2) in Ottawa on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Blackjacks (4-4) 114-105. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ottawa dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Bandits's 44. Ottawa outrebounded Vancouver 44-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ottawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Justin Harmon (193-2001, college: Illinois) scored 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matthew Cleveland (201-1998, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Jaelen House (183-2001, college: N.Mexico) with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals and guard Jarkel Joiner (185-1999, college: NC State) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. Five Vancouver players scored in double figures. Ottawa moved-up to second place, which they share with Winnipeg. Vancouver at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Ottawa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vancouver will play at home against Saskatchewan and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ottawa: H.Justin 36+8reb+6ast, C.Matthew 35+10reb+5ast, J.Justin 16+5reb+2ast, D.Wilson 8+6reb+1ast, C.Drew 8+8reb+3ast, M.Marko 5+3reb
Vancouver: J.Joiner 25+5reb+3ast, J.House 24+5reb+12ast, M.Mulder 13+1reb+3ast, T.Samuel 13+5reb+1ast, M.Kopp 12+2reb, P.Dominic 11+5reb+1ast

Niagara - Calgary 88-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Surge's (0-7) road loss to fourth ranked River Lions (3-4) 76-88 on Wednesday. Niagara made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American Curtis Hollis (198-1998, college: Hutchinson) who scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The other American import guard Keonte Kennedy (196-2000, college: California) chipped in 18 points. River Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Addison Patterson (201-2001, college: EMU) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Niagara maintains fourth position with 3-4 record, which they share with Montreal. Loser Surge still closes the standings with seven games lost. Niagara will meet at home league's second-placed Scarborough in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Calgary will play against Saskatchewan and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Niagara: K.Keonte 18+3reb+1ast, H.Curtis 13+9reb+7ast, L.Cole 10+2reb+2ast, T.Blondeau 9+3reb+6ast, M.JD 9+5reb+1ast, C.Donald 8+1reb+8ast
Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 20+8reb+4ast, P.Addison 15+7reb+1ast, G.Levin 10+4reb+2ast, E.Gilyard II 8+4reb+7ast, D.Baugh 8+7ast, O.Adelodun 8+6reb+2ast

Brampton - Edmonton 87-86

Third-ranked Stingers (2-4) gave a tough game to first ranked Honey Badgers (7-1) in Hamilton. Honey Badgers managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected easier game. Brampton made 24-of-31 charity shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Edmonton was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Cameron Tyson (190-1999, college: Seattle) notched 27 points to lead the effort and the other American import guard Sean East II (190-1999, college: Missouri) supported him with 22 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by guard Emmanuel Bandoumel (193-1998, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Edmonton. American guard Taye Donald (188-2002, college: Seward County, agency: Players Group) added 11 points and 8 assists. Four Edmonton players scored in double figures. Stingers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Brampton maintains first position with 7-1 record. Edmonton at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Brampton will play against Montreal (#5) on the road in the next round. Edmonton will play against Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brampton: T.Cameron 27+2reb+3ast, E.Sean 22+2reb+7ast, M.Matthew-Alexander 11+16reb+1ast, O.Josh 9+6reb+2ast, A.Keon 8+2reb+4ast, T.Hunter 6+4reb+6ast
Edmonton: E.Bandoumel 20+7reb+2ast, T.King 12+3reb+1ast, T.Donald 11+4reb+8ast, S.Lindsey 10+4reb+2ast, S.Davis Jr. 10+4reb+5ast, I.Jack 8+10reb+1ast

Ottawa - Winnipeg 88-117

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Sea Bears' (4-4) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Blackjacks (4-4) 117-88 on Thursday. Winnipeg made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 52.9 percentage. Winnipeg looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. German-Canadian forward Simon Hildebrandt (206-2003, college: WSU) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Sea Bears' 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 American guard Matthew Cleveland (201-1998, college: Miami, FL) who recorded 27 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import guard Justin Harmon (193-2001, college: Illinois) added 18 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Winnipeg maintains second position with 4-4 record having just two points less than leader Brampton, which they share with Ottawa. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Winnipeg: A.Teddy 32+12reb+4ast, H.Simon 19+7reb+3ast, M.Trey 19+3reb+6ast, C.Armani 14+2reb+5ast, T.Jeremiah 13+4reb+1ast, S.Tre 10+3reb+2ast
Ottawa: M.Cleveland 27+4reb+6ast, J.Harmon 18+1reb+3ast, M.Maletic 16+1ast, J.Ndjock-Tadjore 12+3reb, S.JaVonte 11+3reb+2ast, S.Daniel 2+7reb+1ast

Niagara - Brampton 86-97

Not a big story in a game in Niagara where 4th ranked River Lions (3-4) were defeated by first ranked Honey Badgers (7-1) 97-86 on Friday. Brampton had a 39-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Cameron Tyson (190-1999, college: Seattle) who scored 29 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import guard Sean East II (190-1999, college: Missouri) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Keonte Kennedy (196-2000, college: California) who recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds and Haitian-Canadian forward Nathan Cayo (201-1997, college: Richmond) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brampton maintains first position with 7-1 record. Loser River Lions keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Montreal. Brampton will meet Montreal (#5) on the road in the next round. Niagara will play against the league's second-placed Scarborough and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brampton: T.Cameron 29+9reb+2ast, E.Sean 24+6reb+6ast, O.Josh 19+5reb+2ast, M.Matthew-Alexander 8+8reb+1ast, A.Keon 7+7reb+1ast, T.Hunter 5+8reb+6ast
Niagara: K.Kennedy 25+6reb, N.Cayo 19+8reb, D.Carey 13+3reb+5ast, K.Warrens 8+5reb, C.Long 8+6reb+1ast, C.Hollis 7+4reb+3ast

Montreal - Winnipeg 97-91

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sea Bears (4-4) against fifth ranked Alliance (3-4) on Friday night. Visiting Sea Bears were defeated by Alliance in a tough game in Montreal 91-97. Montreal forced 20 Winnipeg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was guard Davion Warren (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) who scored 23 points. Guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) chipped in 8 points and 12 assists. Four Alliance players scored in double figures. Alliance's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who recorded a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Trey McGowens (193-2000, college: Nebraska) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Montreal moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Niagara. Loser Sea Bears keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Ottawa. Montreal will meet at home league's leader Brampton in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Winnipeg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Montreal: W.Davion 23+4reb+3ast, O.Kevin 14+7reb+1ast, G.Quincy 14+5reb+5ast, P.Guillaume 13+5reb+2ast, F.Javon 11+4reb+4ast, H.Michael 11+3reb
Winnipeg: T.Allen 33+10reb+4ast, T.McGowens 18+7reb+5ast, S.Hildebrandt 12+8reb+2ast, K.Mason 9+2reb+2ast, N.Bilamu 6+1reb+1ast, T.Scott 6+6reb+1ast