ECOMMBX BL Round 2 (Regular Season): AEK Larnaca defeat AEL

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in ECOMMBX BL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of AEL on the court of AEK Larnaca on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by AEK Larnaca 88-72. AEK Larnaca made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. AEK Larnaca outrebounded AEL 44-30 including 17 on the offensive glass. AEK Larnaca looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by AEL's players. American guard Taveion Hollingsworth (188-1999, college: WKU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Australian forward Jesse Hunt (203-1997, college: EWU) contributed with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American center Travis Taylor (203-1990, college: Xavier, agency: Slash Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for AEL. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. AEK Larnaca is looking forward to face APOEL in Nicosia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AEL will play at home against Keravnos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Etha which played in Kaimakli against Achilleas. Etha had an easy win 95-80. had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Isaiah Gray chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American point guard Breon Pass (183, college: NC State, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with 23 points and 6 assists. Etha will play against Apollon in Limassol in the next round where they are favorite. Achilleas will play on the road against Digenis in Morfou to get more than just one victory in their record.
An interesting game was also tough home loss of Anorthosis in a game in Nicosia versus undefeated Digenis 84-69. Isaiah Todd notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by Kuany Kuany did not help to save the game for Anorthosis. Anorthosis' coach Daniel Nelson rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Digenis will meet at home Achilleas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Anorthosis will play against Paralimni and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 2 APOEL beat Apollon on the road 90-88. Keravnos won against Paralimni on its own court 86-70.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 21 points and 18 rebounds by Brandon Huntley-Hatfield of Keravnos.



Achilleas K. - Etha 80-95

Another interesting game for Etha which played in Kaimakli against Achilleas. Etha had an easy win 95-80. Etha outrebounded Achilleas 44-28 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Etha players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Isaiah Gray (190, college: Akron) chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American point guard Breon Pass (183, college: NC State, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with 23 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import power forward Jalen Reynolds (201-1999, college: Southern) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Five Etha and four Achilleas players scored in double figures. Etha will play against Apollon in Limassol in the next round where they are favorite. Achilleas will play on the road against Digenis in Morfou to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Etha: P.Yazid 27+9reb+12ast, I.Gray 23+8reb+6ast, J.Henderson 16+6reb+4ast, A.Langlais 15+14reb+2ast, A.Neofytou 12+4reb+3ast, V.Andreas 2+1reb
Achilleas K.: B.Pass 23+3reb+6ast, J.Reynolds 16+11reb+2ast, D.Cole 12+7reb+2ast, J.Andrews 10+5reb+4ast, M.Savvas 8+3ast, A.Neophytou 7+1reb+1ast

AEK Larnaca - AEL 88-72

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of AEL on the court of AEK Larnaca on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by AEK Larnaca 88-72. AEK Larnaca made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. AEK Larnaca outrebounded AEL 44-30 including 17 on the offensive glass. AEK Larnaca looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by AEL's players. American guard Taveion Hollingsworth (188-1999, college: WKU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Australian forward Jesse Hunt (203-1997, college: EWU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four AEK Larnaca players scored in double figures. American center Travis Taylor (203-1990, college: Xavier, agency: Slash Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import point guard Myles Tate (183, college: App State) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for AEL. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. AEK Larnaca is looking forward to face APOEL in Nicosia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AEL will play at home against Keravnos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
AEK Larnaca: T.Hollingsworth 20+7reb+7ast, J.McKinnis 16+6reb+3ast, J.Hunt 13+12reb+5ast, T.Cooper 10+2reb+7ast, R.Nottage 9+5reb, J.Diggs 7+3reb+1ast
AEL: A.Christodoulou 19+3reb+1ast, M.Tate 12+7reb+4ast, T.Taylor 12+13reb+5ast, H.Wright 8+2reb+1ast, G.Armakolas 8+1ast, K.Barthelemy 7+3reb+4ast

Anorthosis - Digenis 69-84

An interesting game was also tough home loss of Anorthosis in a game in Nicosia versus undefeated Digenis 84-69. American forward Isaiah Todd (206-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Four Digenis players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by South Sudanese-Australian forward Kuany Kuany (210-2000, college: VCU) did not help to save the game for Anorthosis. American center Tanner Christensen (208-2000, college: Hawaii) added 7 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Anorthosis' coach Daniel Nelson rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Digenis will meet at home Achilleas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Anorthosis will play against Paralimni and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Digenis: K.Williams 22+8reb+2ast, I.Todd 20+8reb+5ast, K.Michail 16+2reb, K.Punter 14+3reb+8ast, A.Sizopoulos 6, N.Okekuoyen 4+10reb+1ast
Anorthosis: K.Kuany 23+6reb+1ast, A.Tompazos 12+1reb, N.Hawkins 12+4reb+3ast, K.Maragkos 10+4reb, T.Christensen 7+11reb+3ast, R.Eleftheriou 2+1reb

Apollon - APOEL 88-90

No shocking result in a game when APOEL edged Apollon in Limassol 90-88 on Friday. American point guard Nick Honor (178-2000, college: Missouri) notched 33 points (!!!) to lead the effort and American-Jamaican forward Phil Henry (203-1991, college: ENMU) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Four APOEL players scored in double figures. Even 37 points (!!!) and 4 assists by American point guard Jamarii Thomas (183, college: S.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Apollon. The other his fellow American import import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. APOEL will meet at home AEK Larnaca in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Apollon will play against Etha in Nicosia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
APOEL: N.Honor 33+1reb+2ast, P.Henry 19+9reb, J.Taylor 15+6reb+2ast, K.Funderburk 12+5reb+8ast, P.Petros 9+4reb+1ast, L.Nikolas 2+1reb
Apollon: J.Thomas 37+2reb+4ast, P.Ismael 16+12reb+1ast, A.Isaiah 13+5reb+2ast, N.Papademetriou 8, V.Ieronymidis 8+3reb, G.Powell 3+4reb+5ast

Keravnos - Paralimni 86-70

Keravnos used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Paralimni 86-70 on Saturday night. They outrebounded Paralimni 44-23 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Jordan Davis (190-1998, college: Jacksonville) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Keravnos players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 6 assists by American guard Jordan Rawls (188-2001, college: NM State) did not help to save the game for Paralimni. His fellow American import forward Tre Williams (203-2000, college: Duquesne) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Paralimni's coach Panayiotis Yiannaras tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Keravnos will meet AEL in the next round. Paralimni will play against Anorthosis and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Keravnos: H.Brandon 21+18reb+2ast, N.Stylianou 17+2reb, W.Camryn 13+4reb+5ast, J.Davis 12+5reb+7ast, P.Pavlidis 11+5reb, E.Williams Jr. 7+8reb
Paralimni: J.Rawls 23+2reb+6ast, T.Williams 13+7reb, C.Asberry 11+4reb+2ast, T.Thompson 7+4reb+1ast, C.Georgiou 6+2reb, G.Charis 5+1reb+1ast