ABBA Round 1: Slam lose to Flyers

- May 8, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Joshua Minner

The Regular Season in ABBA just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Slam recorded a loss at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Flyers 97-31. Flyers held Slam to an opponent 16.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Flyers forced 45 Slam turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Slam's players. Selassie Brathwaite fired a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Xavier Meade chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) produced 6 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Another exciting game where Slam edged by one point Baldwin Braves 65-64. Baldwin Braves were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Worth to mention a great performance of Adissa Harris who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Ezekiel Francois contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. Tristan Jacobs answered with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Baldwin Braves. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
An exciting game was played in . Cutie Ovals faced Potters S.. Host Cutie Ovals smashed guests from 88-58. Joshua Minner stepped up with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Cohen Desouza responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Potters S. defeated Ottos in a road game 72-65. Winless Spanish Heat lost to defending champion Cutie Ovals at home 57-80. Stingerz destroyed Baldwin Braves on the opponent's court 90-50. Potters S. managed to outperform Spanish Heat in a home game 82-68. Cutie Ovals rolled over Ottos on the road 101-66. Flyers crushed Ottos on its own court 96-54. Winless Spanish Heat lost to undefeated Stingerz in a road game 65-78.

Ottos - Potters S. 65-72

There was no surprise when Ottos were defeated at home by Potters S. 72-65 on Sunday. Potters S. forced 33 Ottos turnovers and had a 42-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) stepped up and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Cohen Desouza chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Lincoln Weekes responded with 21 points and guard Warren Bogle scored 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 18+5reb+4ast, D.Cohen 13+9reb+3ast, C.Quinland 13+7reb+2ast, H.Wright 5+3reb+1ast, L.McDonald 5+3reb+4ast, H.Rafiki 4+3reb+2ast
Ottos: W.Lincoln 21+4reb, B.Warren 12+9reb+3ast, B.Michael 8+12reb+2ast, K.Payne 8+5reb+6ast, D.Akeem 6+4reb+2ast, K.Shaquille 5+3reb

Spanish Heat - Cutie Ovals 57-80

No shocking result in a game when Cutie Ovals smashed on the road Spanish Heat 80-57 on Sunday. Cutie Ovals forced 33 Spanish Heat turnovers. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in 10 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Kelvin Pimentel responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and guard Steven Matthew scored 11 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 26+6reb+1ast, A.Jackson 10+15reb+2ast, K.Edwards 7+2reb+2ast, A.Darnell 6+13reb+1ast, S.Javon 6+5reb+1ast, B.Tavarus 6+3reb+3ast
Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 11+4reb+4ast, P.Israel 11+2reb, P.Kelvin 10+11reb+2ast, R.Jesus 7+5reb, H.Rolando 6+9reb, P.Gabriel 5+3reb+3ast

Baldwin Braves - Stingerz 50-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Baldwin Braves' home loss to Stingerz 50-90 on Wednesday. Stingerz held Baldwin Braves to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Stingerz forced 35 Baldwin Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 66-51 including 30 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Baldwin Braves' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Stingerz made 9 blocks. Jayden Andrew stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 9 steals for the winners and the former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side guard Damien Flyod responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Bernard Andrew scored 12 points. Baldwin Braves' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: A.Jayden 26+10reb+11ast, D.Benjamin 19+9reb+4ast, T.Donte 12+2reb+4ast, B.Tequan 9+9reb+4ast, K.Lee 9+16reb+2ast, A.Lopez 6+9reb+1ast
Baldwin Braves: F.Damien 14+7reb+2ast, B.Andrew 12+3reb+1ast, J.Tristan 6+5reb+1ast, P.Jevon 5+4reb, N.Allister 4+6reb+1ast, M.Lenroy 4+5reb+1ast

Potters S. - Spanish Heat 82-68

Rather predictable result when Potters S. beat at home Spanish Heat 82-68 on Wednesday. Potters S. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Spanish Heat's 34. Potters S. forced 23 Spanish Heat turnovers and outrebounded them 65-39 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Potters S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international guard Marlon Charles (186-1976) stepped up and scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side guard Steven Matthew responded with 26 points and 4 steals and Wilkin Flyod scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 16+8reb+1ast, H.Wright 12+2reb+1ast, L.McDonald 11+4reb+4ast, W.Ammiel 10+3reb+4ast, D.Cohen 9+13reb+3ast, M.Charles 9+12reb+6ast
Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 26+4reb+2ast, F.Wilkin 13+4reb+3ast, D.Richards 6+5reb+3ast, P.Israel 6+7reb, P.Kelvin 6+7reb+3ast, C.Antonio 5+6reb+3ast

Ottos - Cutie Ovals 66-101

Not a big story in a game when Ottos were outplayed at home by Cutie Ovals 101-66 on Thursday. Cutie Ovals dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Ottos' 42. Cutie Ovals forced 38 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 69-49 including a 40-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four Cutie Ovals players scored in double figures. Cutie Ovals' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Lincoln Weekes responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds and Michael Barton produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 22+9reb+3ast, A.Jackson 21+15reb+4ast, B.Tavarus 14+5reb+3ast, K.Edwards 11+7reb+1ast, A.Baldwin 8+9reb+2ast, P.Delonte 8+7reb
Ottos: W.Lincoln 28+6reb+3ast, B.Michael 16+15reb+3ast, D.Akeem 8+4reb+3ast, S.Abrams 6+12reb, K.Shaquille 3+4reb+1ast, M.Lewis 3+6reb+1ast

Slam - Flyers 31-97

Slam recorded a loss at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Flyers 97-31. Flyers held Slam to an opponent 16.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Flyers forced 45 Slam turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Slam's players. Selassie Brathwaite fired a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Xavier Meade chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) produced 6 points and 15 rebounds and Anjis Anthony added 4 points and 15 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Flyers: L.T-Shawn 18+4reb+1ast, M.Xavier 17+9reb+7ast, A.Humphreys 13+13reb+3ast, B.Selassie 13+18reb+4ast, H.David 12+1reb+1ast, B.Kwame 8+3reb+1ast
Slam: C.Kim 6+3reb+2ast, R.John 6+8reb+1ast, E.Francois 6+15reb+2ast, S.Thomas 6+6reb, A.Anjis 4+15reb, M.Keaddy 3+6reb

Baldwin Braves - Slam 64-65

Another exciting game where Slam edged by one point Baldwin Braves 65-64. Baldwin Braves were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Slam forced 31 Baldwin Braves turnovers. Strangely Baldwin Braves outrebounded Slam 64-47 including a 43-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Baldwin Braves were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Adissa Harris who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. Tristan Jacobs answered with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Damien Flyod added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Baldwin Braves. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Slam: H.Adissa 17+3reb+7ast, O.Morris 17+3reb+2ast, R.John 8+5reb, E.Francois 8+17reb, L.Jedd 4+3reb, M.Keaddy 4+6reb+1ast
Baldwin Braves: J.Tristan 17+9reb+5ast, F.Damien 11+9reb+1ast, S.Sergio 10+7reb+3ast, N.Allister 7+5reb+2ast, B.Andrew 5+7reb+1ast, T.Emmanuel 5+11reb+2ast

Flyers - Ottos 96-54

Everything went according to plan when Flyers outleveled at home Ottos 96-54 on Saturday. Flyers forced 29 Ottos turnovers and outrebounded them 65-51 including 28 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Ottos' players. Forward Kwame Brathwaite stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Kenya Ahcom chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. Flyers' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Lincoln Weekes responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and guard Akeem Davis scored 8 points and 9 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Flyers: L.T-Shawn 21+5reb, B.Selassie 20+7reb, B.Kwame 16+12reb+4ast, A.Kenya 12+9reb+8ast, H.David 11+7reb+3ast, D.Javonte 6+4reb+2ast
Ottos: W.Lincoln 26+7reb, B.Warren 9+7reb+4ast, D.Akeem 8+9reb+3ast, B.Michael 7+9reb+1ast, K.Francis 4+4reb, K.Payne 0+9reb+5ast

Stingerz - Spanish Heat 78-65

There was no surprise when Spanish Heat was defeated on the road by Stingerz 78-65 on Sunday. Stingerz forced 29 Spanish Heat turnovers. Jayden Andrew stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners and Donte Trimingham chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Stingerz players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Steven Matthew responded with 25 points and 9 rebounds and Jesus Reyes scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: T.Donte 17+5reb+1ast, A.Jayden 17+8reb+12ast, D.Benjamin 14+6reb+2ast, B.Tequan 11+9reb+2ast, K.Lee 9+10reb, J.Valerie 7+7reb
Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 25+9reb+1ast, R.Jesus 17+8reb+2ast, H.Rolando 7+8reb+1ast, C.Antonio 5+3reb+1ast, F.Wilkin 4+11reb+5ast, P.Israel 4+5reb

Cutie Ovals - Potters S. 88-58

An exciting game was played in . Cutie Ovals faced Potters S.. Host Cutie Ovals smashed guests from 88-58. Cutie Ovals forced 34 Potters S. turnovers. American guard Joshua Minner (198-1990, college: MACU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds for the winners and the former international center Alexis Jackson (205-2000) chipped in 3 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. At the losing side guard Cohen Desouza responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Kelvin Simon scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Cutie Ovals: J.Minner 40+14reb+2ast, K.Edwards 11+3reb+1ast, B.Tavarus 11+4reb+4ast, J.De-Lornge 10+1reb+1ast, P.Delonte 4+1reb, A.Darnell 4+7reb+1ast
Potters S.: D.Cohen 11+10reb+4ast, P.Ishaan 7+3reb, K.Simon 7+8reb+1ast, L.McDonald 6+2reb+2ast, C.Quinland 6+1reb, W.Ammiel 4+2reb

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