Round 15 (Regular Season): Smart hands first loss to Rockets

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Rockets (4-1) on the court of third ranked Smart Shot Memory on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Smart Shot Memory 90-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rockets. Smart Shot Memory maintains third place with 2-1 record having nine points less than leader Model City. Rockets at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Grand Rapids F. and Mambas B.. Smart are looking forward to face league's second-placed Crotona H. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rockets will play against Lehigh Valley F. and are hoping to win this game.
Third-ranked Sacrifice (0-5) was very close to win a game against leader Goodlife (7-0). Goodlife managed to secure only two-point victory 107-105. However their fans expected easier game. Undefeated Albany G. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Goodlife maintains first place with 7-0 record, which they share with Michigan A. Sacrifice at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with WM Spartans and Midwest H.. Albany G. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sacrifice will play against Atlanta S. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mesa M. (2-2) against fourth ranked Ghoats (3-3) on Saturday night. Host Mesa M. was crushed by Ghoats in 154-90. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ghoats keep a position of league leader, which they share with IGM. Loser Mesa M. keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Chicago L. and Takeover. FW Ghoats will meet at home Las Vegas G. (#5) in the next round. Mesa M. will play against the league's leader IGM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Model City beat Atlanta S. on the road 133-117. Detroit P. lost to Grand Rapids F. on its own court 121-129. NYCK outscored Rockland K. in a road game 152-99. Mesa M. was rolled over Mambas B. at home 78-100. FW Ghoats defeated Chandler C. on the opponent's court 125-108.



Albany G. - Sacrifice 107-105

Third-ranked Sacrifice (0-5) was very close to win a game against leader Goodlife (7-0). Goodlife managed to secure only two-point victory 107-105. However their fans expected easier game. Albany G. have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Goodlife maintains first place with 7-0 record, which they share with Michigan A. Sacrifice at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with WM Spartans and Midwest H.. Albany G. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sacrifice will play against Atlanta S. and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Atlanta S. - Model City 117-133

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Model City (4-4) beat 4th placed Storm (1-5) in Atlanta 133-117 on Saturday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Model City. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Storm keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Model City will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atlanta S. will play against Sacrifice (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Mesa M. - FW Ghoats 90-154

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mesa M. (2-2) against fourth ranked Ghoats (3-3) on Saturday night. Host Mesa M. was crushed by Ghoats in 154-90. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ghoats keep a position of league leader, which they share with IGM. Loser Mesa M. keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Chicago L. and Takeover. FW Ghoats will meet at home Las Vegas G. (#5) in the next round. Mesa M. will play against the league's leader IGM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Detroit P. - Grand Rapids F. 121-129

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Panthers (5-2) lost to second ranked Fusion (4-1) in Detroit 121-129 on Saturday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The victory was the third consecutive win for Grand Rapids F.. Fusion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Rockets and Mambas B. Loser Panthers keeps the second place with two games lost. Grand Rapids F. will meet at home Michiana M. (#4) in the next round. Detroit P. will play against the league's leader NYCK and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Smart SM - Rockets 90-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Rockets (4-1) on the court of third ranked Smart Shot Memory on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Smart Shot Memory 90-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rockets. Smart Shot Memory maintains third place with 2-1 record having nine points less than leader Model City. Rockets at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Grand Rapids F. and Mambas B.. Smart are looking forward to face league's second-placed Crotona H. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rockets will play against Lehigh Valley F. and are hoping to win this game.

Rockland K. - NYCK 99-152

Rather predictable result when leader Court Kings (5-0) rolled over on the road 3rd placed Kings (2-4) 152-99 on Saturday. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for NYCK. Court Kings maintains first place with 5-0 record, which they share with DFW Gorillas. Loser Kings keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Motor City D.. NYCK will meet at home league's second-placed Detroit P. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rockland K. will play against the league's second-placed Crotona H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Mesa M. - Mambas B. 78-100

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Mesa M. (2-2) was outscored at home by second ranked Mambas B. (4-1) 100-78 on Sunday. The victory was the third consecutive win for Mambas B.. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Grand Rapids F. and Rockets. Loser Mesa M. keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Chicago L. and Takeover. Mambas B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mesa M. will play against the league's leader IGM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Chandler C. - FW Ghoats 108-125

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourth ranked Ghoats (3-3) defeated on the road 3rd placed Chandler C. (2-3) 125-108 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ghoats keep a position of league leader, which they share with IGM. Loser Chandler C. keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Michiana M.. FW Ghoats will meet at home Las Vegas G. (#5) in the next round. Chandler C. will have a break next round.