ABBA Round 7: Baldwin Braves edge Spanish Heat by one point

- June 5, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Allister Nibbs

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Spanish Heat (0-9) to seventh ranked Baldwin Braves (2-7) 73-72 in the game for the seventh place. Baldwin Braves forced 29 Spanish Heat turnovers. Allister Nibbs fired 6 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Damien Flyod chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. Baldwin Braves' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Steven Matthew produced 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Baldwin Braves maintains seventh place with 2-7 record. Newly promoted Spanish Heat still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Leader Potters S. delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Slam (2-6) 94-68. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Marlon Charles (186-1976) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds. Jacob Lloyd contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) answered with 8 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks for Slam. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. (8-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Slam lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with six games lost.
Leader Potters S. recorded the eighth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Spanish Heat (0-9) 101-90. It was a great evening for Jacob Lloyd who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Potters S.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Jesus Reyes responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Potters S.. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Spanish Heat lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with nine games lost.

In the last game of round 7 Baldwin Braves was defeated by Ottos in a road game 75-67.

Potters S. - Slam 94-68

Leader Potters S. delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Slam (2-6) 94-68. Potters S. forced 39 Slam turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Marlon Charles (186-1976) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds. Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Ezekiel Francois (-2001) answered with 8 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks and Anjis Anthony added 10 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Slam. Four Slam players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Potters S. (8-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Slam lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: M.Charles 16+7reb+3ast, L.McDonald 14+3reb+3ast, W.Ammiel 11+2reb+1ast, J.Lloyd 9+7reb+6ast, K.Simon 9+7reb+2ast, O.Kebo 8+4reb+2ast
Slam: M.Keaddy 15+6reb+1ast, H.Adissa 11+3reb+7ast, O.Morris 11+3reb+1ast, A.Anjis 10+12reb+1ast, E.Francois 8+16reb, J.Javid 5+8reb+1ast

Baldwin Braves - Spanish Heat 73-72

This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of bottom-ranked Spanish Heat (0-9) to seventh ranked Baldwin Braves (2-7) 73-72 in the game for the seventh place. Baldwin Braves forced 29 Spanish Heat turnovers. Allister Nibbs fired 6 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Damien Flyod chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. Baldwin Braves' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Steven Matthew produced 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Israel Pulinario added 20 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Baldwin Braves maintains seventh place with 2-7 record. Newly promoted Spanish Heat still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Baldwin Braves: D.Rhonde 13+2reb+2ast, J.Tristan 9+3reb+2ast, F.Damien 9+9reb+2ast, B.Andrew 7+6reb, A.Javon 7+4reb+2ast, S.Orion 6+2reb
Spanish Heat: S.Matthew 28+6reb+4ast, P.Israel 20+16reb, P.Kelvin 12+13reb+6ast, K.Pimentel 6+2reb+3ast, D.Richards 3+8reb+2ast, M.Lorenzo 2+3reb

Ottos - Baldwin Braves 75-67

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Baldwin Braves (2-7) were defeated on the road by fifth ranked Ottos (4-4) 75-67 on Saturday. Ottos forced 30 Baldwin Braves turnovers. It was a great evening for Lincoln Weekes who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Warren Bogle helped adding 21 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Tristan Jacobs responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Bernard Andrew scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Baldwin Braves' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ottos. They maintain fifth place with 4-4 record. Baldwin Braves at the other side keep the seventh position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Ottos: W.Lincoln 22+6reb+6ast, B.Warren 21+9reb+2ast, K.Shaquille 13+17reb+2ast, D.Akeem 9+9reb+4ast, D.Morlon 6+14reb+6ast, S.Abrams 4+1reb
Baldwin Braves: J.Tristan 16+7reb+2ast, S.Sergio 12+4reb, D.Rhonde 10+3reb+1ast, O.Shaeim 7+6reb+1ast, F.Damien 7+5reb+4ast, B.Andrew 6+9reb+2ast

Potters S. - Spanish Heat 101-90

Leader Potters S. recorded the eighth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Spanish Heat (0-9) 101-90. Potters S. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Spanish Heat's 44. Potters S. forced 25 Spanish Heat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Iornie Joseph helped adding 16 points and 13 rebounds. Potters S.'s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Jesus Reyes responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and Steven Matthew scored 22 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Potters S.. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Spanish Heat lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 22+9reb+5ast, H.Wright 17+5reb+2ast, J.Iornie 16+13reb+1ast, P.Ishaan 12+1reb, A.Quallis 11+4reb+2ast, W.Ammiel 10+1reb+3ast
Spanish Heat: R.Jesus 29+10reb+3ast, S.Matthew 22+4reb+7ast, P.Israel 17+12reb+3ast, P.Gabriel 12+6reb+5ast, D.Richards 6+9reb+1ast, M.Lorenzo 4+7reb+3ast

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