A-League Round 7 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Erebuni's defeat of Phoenix

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Erebuni (#3) and Phoenix (#8). Phoenix was crushed at home by 59 points 74-133 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Erebuni dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 32. Erebuni forced 33 Phoenix turnovers and outrebounded them 56-25 including a 23-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Erebuni looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field). American forward Michael Kirkland (204-1998, college: BENUM) contributed with 30 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Erebuni's coach Simon Terzian felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Raphael Sandy answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds for Phoenix. Erebuni have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Urartu. Phoenix at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Yerevan: BKMA (#7) and Phoenix (#8). Phoenix was crushed at home by 40 points 71-111 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Cam Collins helped adding 20 points and 5 rebounds. Coach Mahran Nerses's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Raphael Sandy responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. BKMA (2-5) moved-up to sixth place. Phoenix at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Yerevan: Erebuni (#3) and US Titans (#5). US Titans were defeated at home 96-107 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was an exceptional evening for Karapet Khachatryan who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Jamal Cannady Jr came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for US Titans in the defeat. Erebuni have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Urartu. Loser US Titans dropped to the seventh position with three games lost.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Artik was beaten by US Titans on the road 98-80. Winless Phoenix was destroyed by Artik on its own court 72-101. BKMA managed to outperform US Titans in Yerevan 81-67.



Phoenix - Erebuni 74-133

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Erebuni (#3) and Phoenix (#8). Phoenix was crushed at home by 59 points 74-133 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Erebuni dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 32. Erebuni forced 33 Phoenix turnovers and outrebounded them 56-25 including a 23-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Erebuni looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Haykaz Grigoryan who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field). American forward Michael Kirkland (204-1998, college: BENUM) contributed with 30 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Erebuni players scored in double figures. Erebuni's coach Simon Terzian felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Raphael Sandy answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds and added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Phoenix. Erebuni have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Urartu. Phoenix at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: S.Raphael 27+6reb+2ast, P.JaMariyus 19+6reb+8ast, M.Josias 16+2reb+2ast, T.Harout 7+7reb+3ast, P.Vahram 3, K.Davit 2+1ast
Erebuni: H.Grigoryan 30+13reb+4ast, K.Michael 30+6reb+2ast, P.Khrebtov 18+6reb+3ast, K.Khachatryan 17+10reb+3ast, D.Mikayelyan 14+2reb, V.Simonian 8+8reb+3ast

US Titans - Artik 98-80

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked US Titans (1-3) beat 7th ranked Artik (2-4) in Yerevan 98-80 on Friday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Jamal Cannady Jr (186, college: Livingstone) who led the winners and scored 30 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Brikeem Sherrod accounted for 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. South African center Nhlanhla Vela (204-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 20 rebounds and Andrey Abakumov added 28 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Artik in the defeat. Five US Titans and four Artik players scored in double figures. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Despite that victory US Titans went down to seventh position due to points difference. It was Artik's third loss in a row. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Artik: A.Andrey 28+9reb, N.Vela 18+20reb+1ast, F.Donte 18+3reb+3ast, C.Narek 11+2reb+2ast, S.Steven 3+5reb+15ast, K.Davit 2+2reb+2ast
US Titans: C.Jamal 30+8reb+7ast, B.Sherrod 20+8reb+6ast, J.Johnson 15+5reb+4ast, A.Brown 14+5reb, M.Brown 14+8reb+2ast, L.Dorval 3+1reb

Phoenix - BKMA 71-111

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Yerevan: BKMA (#7) and Phoenix (#8). Phoenix was crushed at home by 40 points 71-111 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. BKMA dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 42. BKMA forced 20 Phoenix turnovers and outrebounded them 46-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. BKMA players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a great evening for Samvel Gevorgyan who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Cam Collins helped adding 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four BKMA players scored in double figures. Coach Mahran Nerses's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Raphael Sandy responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Michael Kirkland (204-1998, college: BENUM) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. BKMA (2-5) moved-up to sixth place. Phoenix at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: S.Raphael 20+13reb+4ast, P.JaMariyus 18+6reb+1ast, M.Josias 15+4reb+5ast, P.Vahram 8+1reb, N.Miro 3+2reb, G.Emil 3
BKMA: C.Collins 20+5reb+1ast, M.Mikaelyan 17+2reb+2ast, S.Gevorgyan 17+8reb+2ast, H.Doganyan 11+3reb+3ast, A.Grigoryan 9+7reb, H.Karakhanyan 9+5reb+8ast

US Titans - Erebuni 96-107

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Yerevan: Erebuni (#3) and US Titans (#5). US Titans were defeated at home 96-107 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Erebuni looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by US Titans' players. It was an exceptional evening for Karapet Khachatryan who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international Albert Tatevosyan (196-1993) accounted for 27 points and 4 assists for the winning side. American point guard Jamal Cannady Jr (186, college: Livingstone) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for US Titans in the defeat. Five Erebuni and four US Titans players scored in double figures. Erebuni have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Urartu. Loser US Titans dropped to the seventh position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
US Titans: J.Cannady Jr. 32+10reb+8ast, B.Matthew 19+5reb+2ast, B.Aramis 14+5reb, J.Jordan 13+5reb+1ast, S.Brikeem 10+2reb+1ast, W.Kory 8+6reb+3ast
Erebuni: T.Albert 27+3reb+4ast, K.Michael 21+5reb+7ast, K.Khachatryan 21+11reb+5ast, P.Khrebtov 17+4reb+6ast, H.Grigoryan 10+6reb+3ast, N.Sargsyan 6+1reb

Phoenix - Artik 72-101

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Phoenix's (0-5) home loss to seventh ranked Artik (2-4) in Yerevan 72-101 on Sunday. Artik forced 26 Phoenix turnovers and outrebounded them 56-34 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Artik looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Donte Forrester-Jhagroo who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Steven Solorzano accounted for 11 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists and 5 steals for the winning side. Raphael Sandy came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Albert Tatevosyan (196-1993) added 24 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Phoenix in the defeat. Artik moved-up to fifth place. Loser Phoenix still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: P.JaMariyus 24+7reb+2ast, S.Raphael 23+9reb+2ast, M.Josias 8+5reb+4ast, W.Jr Damion 6+4reb+7ast, Y.Harutyun 5+1reb, P.Vahram 4+2reb
Artik: D.Forrester-Jhagroo 37+7reb+7ast, A.Abakumov 28+4reb+1ast, S.Solorzano 11+11reb+15ast, V.Nhlanhla 9+14reb+2ast, D.Kakoyan 6+9reb+1ast, N.Chopikyan 4+5reb+2ast

US Titans - BKMA 67-81

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked BKMA (2-5) won against 5th ranked US Titans (1-3) in Yerevan 81-67 on Monday. BKMA outrebounded US Titans 54-40 including a 40-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Cam Collins who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 23 rebounds. Marat Mikaelyan accounted for 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Jamal Cannady Jr (186, college: Livingstone) came up with 39 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and Brikeem Sherrod added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for US Titans in the defeat. BKMA moved-up to sixth place. Loser US Titans dropped to the seventh position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
US Titans: J.Cannady Jr. 39+9reb+1ast, S.Brikeem 14+6reb+3ast, J.Jordan 8+4reb+3ast, H.Eber 3+2reb, B.Aramis 2+8reb, D.Lawrence 1+2reb
BKMA: C.Collins 27+23reb+3ast, T.Mkrtumyan 21+5reb+5ast, M.Mikaelyan 19+12reb+2ast, S.Gevorgyan 6+6reb+2ast, D.Vardanyan 6+4ast, R.Sahakyan 2+1reb+1ast