Round 16 (Regular Season): Michigan A. defeat NYCK

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Court Kings (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Avengers (8-0) 128-100. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Court Kings. Undefeated Michigan A. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Avengers maintains first position with 8-0 record which they share with defeated Court Kings. NYCK at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Michigan A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NYCK will play against the league's second-placed Crotona H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Sacrifice (1-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Storm (1-6) 104-102 in the game for the third place. Sacrifice maintains third position with 1-5 record having nine points less than leader Model City, which they share with WM Spartans. Storm at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Legends (3-2) which played road game in Saint Paul against 4th ranked Broncos (1-2). Third ranked Legends had an easy win 119-95. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Young Onez and Nashville A. Loser Broncos keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Lehigh Valley F.. Chicago L. will meet league's second-placed Grand Rapids F. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Minnesota B. will play against Strictly B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. WM Spartans smashed Motor City D. on the road 90-70. Grand Rapids F. won against Michiana M. on its own court 126-120. Strictly B. unfortunately lost to Detroit P. in a road game 74-91. Nashville A. lost to undefeated DFW Gorillas at home 120-175. Detroit P. defeated NYCK on the opponent's court 129-119.



Sacrifice - Atlanta S. 104-102

Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Sacrifice (1-5) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Storm (1-6) 104-102 in the game for the third place. Sacrifice maintains third position with 1-5 record having nine points less than leader Model City, which they share with WM Spartans. Storm at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

NYCK - Michigan A. 100-128

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Court Kings (5-2) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Avengers (8-0) 128-100. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Court Kings. Michigan A. have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Avengers maintains first position with 8-0 record which they share with defeated Court Kings. NYCK at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Michigan A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NYCK will play against the league's second-placed Crotona H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Minnesota B. - Chicago L. 95-119

An interesting game for Legends (3-2) which played road game in Saint Paul against 4th ranked Broncos (1-2). Third ranked Legends had an easy win 119-95. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Young Onez and Nashville A. Loser Broncos keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Lehigh Valley F.. Chicago L. will meet league's second-placed Grand Rapids F. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Minnesota B. will play against Strictly B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Motor City D. - WM Spartans 70-90

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Spartans (1-5) crushed on the road one of their biggest challengers Motor City D. (2-5) 90-70 on Saturday. WM Spartans left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with Sacrifice. Loser Motor City D. keeps the fourth position with five games lost. WM Spartans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Motor City D. will play against the league's second-placed Mambas B. (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Grand Rapids F. - Michiana M. 126-120

Rather expected game when one of their biggest challengers Magic (2-4) lost to second ranked Fusion (5-1) in Grand Rapids 120-126 on Saturday. Grand Rapids F. have a solid four-game winning streak. Fusion maintains second position with 5-1 record having five points less than leader Model City. Loser Magic dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Rockland K.. Grand Rapids F. will meet at home Chicago L. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Michiana M. will play against Canada W. and hope to secure a win.

Detroit P. - Strictly B. 91-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Panthers' (7-2) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Strictly B. (4-3) in Detroit 91-74 on Saturday. Panthers maintains second position with 7-2 record behind leader Model City. Loser Strictly B. keeps the third place with three games lost. Detroit P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Strictly B. will play against the league's leader Minnesota B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Nashville A. - DFW Gorillas 120-175

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Nashville A.'s (3-2) home loss to top-ranked Gorillas (6-0) 120-175 on Sunday. DFW Gorillas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Loser Nashville A. keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Chicago L. and Young Onez. DFW Gorillas will meet at home league's second-placed Mesa M. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nashville A. will play against Midwest H. and hope to secure a win.

NYCK - Detroit P. 119-129

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when second ranked Panthers (7-2) defeated on the road top-ranked Court Kings (5-2) 129-119 on Sunday. Panthers maintains second position with 7-2 record behind leader Model City. Loser Court Kings still keeps top place with two games lost. Detroit P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NYCK will play against the league's second-placed Crotona H. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.