Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 20 in the OPAP Basket League took place in Larnaca. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Keravnos (14-4) to top-ranked AEK Larnaca (17-0)

85-82 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keravnos. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Keravnos won third quarter 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. AEK Larnaca looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Keravnos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Australian forward Jesse Hunt (203-1997, college: EWU, agency: Worldwide SM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. American guard Taveion Hollingsworth (188-1999, college: WKU) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Josh Hagins (187-1994, college: UALR, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Keravnos. Undefeated AEK Larnaca have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-0 record. Defending champion Keravnos keeps the second place with four games lost. AEK Larnaca are looking forward to face AEL (#3) in Limassol in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Keravnos will have a break next round.
The game in Nicosia was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Anorthosis (11-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Etha (2-16). Anorthosis managed to secure a 4-point victory 97-93. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Jarvis Garrett who added 16 points and 10 assists during the contest. American Shemarri Allen (193-1999, college: UCF) responded with 24 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Anorthosis maintains fourth position with 11-7 record. Etha lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost. Anorthosis will play against bottom-ranked Achilleas (#9) in Kaimakli in the next round where they are favorite. Etha will play on the road against APOEL in Nicosia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Limassol was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked APOEL (10-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Apollon (5-13). APOEL defeated Apollon 100-88 on Friday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by Jadyn Parker who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Even 29 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Jonathan Cisse did not help to save the game for Apollon. APOEL have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-8 record. Apollon lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. APOEL will meet at home Etha (#8) in the next round. Apollon will play against Paralimni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 20 AEL smashed Achilleas on the road 87-58.

Etha - Anorthosis 93-97

The game in Nicosia was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Anorthosis (11-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Etha (2-16).

Anorthosis

managed to secure a 4-point victory

97-93

. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter

30-20

. But Etha won third quarter

31-22

. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening.

Anorthosis

players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Jarvis Garrett (182-1995, college: URI) who added 16 points and 10 assists during the contest. Four

Anorthosis

players scored in double figures. American Shemarri Allen (193-1999, college: UCF) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Aaron Deloney (183-2001, college: Vermont) scored 27 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.

Anorthosis

maintains fourth position with

11-7

record.

Etha

lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost.

Anorthosis will play against bottom-ranked Achilleas (#9) in Kaimakli in the next round where they are favorite. Etha will play on the road against APOEL in Nicosia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Etha: A.Deloney 27+3ast, S.Allen 24+4reb+4ast, J.Henderson 17+6reb+4ast, A.Neofytou 9+2reb+1ast, V.Donzo 5+11reb+4ast, A.Neophytou 5+1reb
Anorthosis: K.Smith 25+5reb+4ast, D.Culver 18+7reb+1ast, J.Garrett 16+4reb+10ast, G.Williams Jr. 14, G.Tretiakov 8+5reb+3ast, K.Maragkos 6+3reb+1ast

Achilleas K. - AEL 58-87

No shocking result in a game when third ranked AEL (13-5) crushed bottom-ranked Achilleas (1-17) in Kaimakli

87-58

on Friday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 87-58.

AEL

forced 21

Achilleas

turnovers and outrebounded them

49-33

including 19 on the offensive glass.

AEL

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by

Achilleas

' players. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Tyrn Flowers (206-1998, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: GSE Worldwide) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Shamar Givance (179-1999, college: UTEP) supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four AEL players scored in double figures. AEL's coach Kalia Papadopoulou felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by point guard Cam Hamilton (195-1999, college: Valdosta St.) did not help to save the game for

Achilleas

. Forward Marcanvis Hymon (203-1995, college: Ole Miss) added 10 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts.

AEL

have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with

13-5

record having three points less than leader AEK Larnaca.

Achilleas

lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 17 lost games.

AEL will meet at home league's leader AEK Larnaca in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Achilleas will play against Anorthosis (#4) in Nicosia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Achilleas K.: C.Hamilton 20+7reb+2ast, M.Hymon 10+14reb+2ast, B.Tolefree 10+4reb+2ast, J.Rucker 7+3reb, A.Kyriakou 5+1reb+1ast, E.Vasiliou 3+2reb
AEL: T.Flowers 23+14reb+2ast, S.Givance 19+5reb+8ast, T.Bickerstaff 16+12reb+2ast, C.Kelly 15+4reb+2ast, C.Wats 5+5reb, P.Markou 5+2reb+1ast

AEK Larnaca - Keravnos 85-82

The most exciting game of round 20 in the OPAP Basket League took place in Larnaca. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Keravnos (14-4) to top-ranked AEK Larnaca (17-0)

85-82

in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keravnos. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Keravnos won third quarter

20-19

. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening.

AEK Larnaca

looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by

Keravnos

helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Australian forward Jesse Hunt (203-1997, college: EWU, agency: Worldwide SM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points. American guard Taveion Hollingsworth (188-1999, college: WKU) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Josh Hagins (187-1994, college: UALR, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Filippos Tigkas (184-2002) added 15 points and 6 assists in the effort for Keravnos. Five

Keravnos

players scored in double figures.

AEK Larnaca

have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with

17-0

record. Defending champion

Keravnos

keeps the second place with four games lost.

AEK Larnaca are looking forward to face AEL (#3) in Limassol in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Keravnos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Keravnos: L.Horton 17+4reb, J.Hagins 16+6reb+6ast, F.Tigkas 15+3reb+6ast, J.Crockett 12+9reb+2ast, T.Taylor 10+7reb+1ast, I.Pasiali 6+2reb
AEK Larnaca: J.Hunt 22+3reb+1ast, C.Payton 15+6reb+3ast, T.Hollingsworth 11+6reb+9ast, I.Panteli 9+4reb+2ast, K.Simitzis 9, A.Bell 8+4reb+8ast

Apollon - APOEL 88-100

The game in Limassol was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked APOEL (10-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Apollon (5-13).

APOEL

defeated

Apollon 100-88

on Friday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 100-88.

APOEL

outrebounded

Apollon 48-31

including a

33-22

advantage in defensive rebounds.

APOEL

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by forward Jadyn Parker (208-2002, college: ETSU, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Grant Singleton (183-2000, college: FDU, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 29 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by guard Jonathan Cisse (185-2001, college: Texas Southern, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for

Apollon

. Forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) added 26 points and 15 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.

APOEL

have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with

10-8

record.

Apollon

lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost.

APOEL will meet at home Etha (#8) in the next round. Apollon will play against Paralimni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Apollon: J.Cisse 29+6reb+9ast, M.Bell 26+15reb, J.Petrakis 14+4reb+2ast, N.Honor 10+2reb+4ast, N.Papademetriou 5+3reb+1ast, A.Tompazos 4+1reb
APOEL: A.Dawes 26+2reb+4ast, G.Singleton 23+6reb+7ast, J.Parker 22+16reb+2ast, G.Varsos 10+4reb+4ast, P.Papamichael 8+5reb+1ast, G.Kilaras 5+2reb+2ast