Recap
📊 Game Recap
1st Quarter — Ka Shing JR 9 : 8 Monarchs
The game began with a slow start from both teams. Intense defense on both ends resulted in low offensive efficiency. Tsang Man Kam (#31) of Ka Shing JR was the first to get things going, scoring 5 points on his own, while Leung Si Chun (#8) contributed 2 points. For the Monarchs, the scoring was more spread out, with players like Delgado Carl Michael Z. (#92) and Luc Samir Kent Acharya (#37) getting on the scoreboard. At the end of the first quarter, Ka Shing JR held a slim 9:8 lead.
2nd Quarter — Ka Shing JR 20 : 11 Monarchs
Entering the second quarter, Ka Shing JR found their offensive rhythm and launched a fierce offensive run. Tsang Man Kam (#31) continued his hot streak, adding another 6 points in the quarter. Tong On Yik (#1), Au Koi Yu (#6), and Wong Man Chun (#11) also hit three-pointers from outside. With multiple players contributing, the team exploded for 20 points in the quarter. The Monarchs’ offense continued to struggle, with only Shinedeep Singh (#7) managing to score 5 points, which was not enough to stop their opponent’s onslaught. By halftime, Ka Shing JR had extended their lead to 29:19.
3rd Quarter — Ka Shing JR 15 : 6 Monarchs
After halftime, Ka Shing JR continued to control the pace of the game. Tsang Man Kam (#31) erupted, hitting two three-pointers and scoring 10 points in the quarter, almost single-handedly dismantling the opponent’s defense. The Monarchs’ offense went completely cold. Under Ka Shing JR’s pressure defense, the entire team scored only 6 points in the quarter. After three quarters, Ka Shing JR entered the final period with a commanding 44:25 lead.
4th Quarter — Ka Shing JR 11 : 18 Monarchs
Entering the final quarter with a large deficit, the Monarchs mounted a desperate comeback. Shinedeep Singh (#7) took over the game, hitting a crucial three-pointer and repeatedly attacking the basket to score 8 points in the quarter. Wong Chung Sing (#17) also contributed 4 points from the paint. With a comfortable lead, Ka Shing JR relaxed a bit, and their offensive efficiency dropped; only Tong On Yik (#1) scored, hitting two three-pointers for 6 points. Although the Monarchs outscored them 18:11 in the quarter, the deficit from the first three quarters was too large to overcome. Ultimately, Ka Shing JR secured the 55:43 victory.
🏆 Game MVP
#31 Tsang Man Kam (Ka Shing JR)
Stats: 21 points, 1 assist, 3 steals
Tsang Man Kam’s performance tonight was nothing short of phenomenal. He became the most lethal scoring weapon on the court with extremely high efficiency. Shooting an incredible 77.8% (7-for-9) from two-point range and adding two three-pointers, he effortlessly racked up a game-high 21 points. Particularly in the second and third quarters, which proved decisive, he scored a combined 16 points to help his team pull away. He could not only shoot but also break down the defense with his sharp drives, and he contributed 3 steals on the defensive end. Such an efficient and dominant scoring performance makes him the well-deserved Most Valuable Player of the game.
⚪ Ka Shing JR Key Players
- #1 Tong On Yik: 9 pts, 4 reb (3-for-6 from 3PT)
- #11 Wong Man Chun: 3 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl
- #8 Leung Si Chun: 2 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
- #24 Wong Man Shun: 0 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast, 4 stl
🟢 Monarchs Key Players
- #7 Shinedeep Singh: 16 pts, 8 reb, 4 stl, 2 blk
- #17 Wong Chung Sing: 8 pts, 16 reb (7 offensive rebounds)
- #92 Delgado Carl Michael Z.: 6 pts, 6 reb
- #2 Ali Ayan: 5 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast
📝 Game Summary
The key to Ka Shing JR’s victory tonight was seizing the opportunity in the middle of the game, sparking an offensive wave led by their star player. In the second and third quarters, driven by the unstoppable one-on-one play of Tsang Man Kam (#31) and smoother team coordination (16 total assists to Monarchs’ 9), they completely suppressed their opponent. The team was also very aggressive on defense, recording 11 steals and forcing the Monarchs into 16 turnovers, which led to numerous fast-break points. Although they relaxed in the final quarter, the substantial lead built in the first three quarters was enough to see them through the crisis.
The Monarchs’ loss was primarily due to a collective cold shooting spell and excessive turnovers. The team’s three-point percentage was a mere 16.7%, and they committed a high of 16 turnovers, making it difficult for them to catch up. Despite their clear advantage on the boards with a 43-32 rebound differential—especially with Wong Chung Sing (#17) grabbing an incredible 16 rebounds—their conversion rate on second-chance points was not high. The team’s over-reliance on the individual skills of Shinedeep Singh (#7) and the lack of a consistent secondary scoring option are urgent issues they need to address.