ABBA Round 8: Spanish Heat beats Slam by three after a very close game

- June 18, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Steven Matthew

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Slam (2-8) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (1-9) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Spanish Heat forced 27 Slam turnovers. Jesus Reyes orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Steven Matthew contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Keaddy Martin replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Slam. Slam's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spanish Heat maintains eighth position with 1-9 record. It was Slam's sixth loss in a row. Slam at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves.
ABBA top team - Potters S. (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Braves (2-8) 94-73. Worth to mention a quality performance of Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and Ariel Quallis who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Damien Flyod responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. 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. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Braves at the other side dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Slam.
The game between second ranked Stingerz (8-1) and 6th ranked Slam (2-8) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Stingerz outscored guests from 91-70. The winners were led by Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 16 rebounds by Ezekiel Francois did not help to save the game for Slam. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Slam lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves.

In the last game of round 8 Ottos was beaten by Stingerz on the road 85-80.

Spanish Heat - Slam 80-77

This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Slam (2-8) to eighth ranked Spanish Heat (1-9) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Spanish Heat forced 27 Slam turnovers. Jesus Reyes orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Steven Matthew contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. Keaddy Martin replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Olivee Morris added 20 points in the effort for Slam. Four Slam players scored in double figures. Slam's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Spanish Heat maintains eighth position with 1-9 record. It was Slam's sixth loss in a row. Slam at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves.

Top scorers:
Spanish Heat: R.Jesus 34+10reb+4ast, S.Matthew 21+3reb+4ast, P.Israel 13+10reb+1ast, M.Lorenzo 6+12reb, P.Gabriel 5+5reb+6ast, D.Richards 1+5reb+5ast
Slam: O.Morris 20+3reb+2ast, M.Keaddy 17+7reb+5ast, A.Anjis 12+7reb+3ast, C.Kim 11+5reb+7ast, R.John 6+5reb+1ast, E.Francois 4+13reb

Stingerz - Ottos 85-80

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Stingerz (8-1) beat at home 5th ranked Ottos (4-5) 85-80 on Thursday. Stingerz forced 27 Ottos turnovers and had a 31-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Devorn Benjamin (182-1995) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 16 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists by Warren Bogle did not help to save the game for Ottos. Lincoln Weekes added 31 points and 4 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Loser Ottos keep the fifth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: K.Lee 23+13reb+3ast, D.Benjamin 14+6reb+7ast, S.Sharife 10+12reb+1ast, J.Valerie 10+13reb+3ast, T.Donte 8+5reb+3ast, L.Percival 8+3reb
Ottos: W.Lincoln 31+4reb+2ast, B.Warren 16+13reb+9ast, D.Akeem 13+13reb+6ast, D.Morlon 11+13reb+8ast, K.Shaquille 9+12reb, S.Abrams 0

Stingerz - Slam 91-70

The game between second ranked Stingerz (8-1) and 6th ranked Slam (2-8) in on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Stingerz outscored guests from 91-70. Stingerz forced 23 Slam turnovers and outrebounded them 64-50 including a 44-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by forward Keroi Lee who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Donte Trimingham supported him with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 16 rebounds by Ezekiel Francois (-2001) did not help to save the game for Slam. Guard Olivee Morris added 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Stingerz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Potters S. Slam lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Braves.
Top scorers:
Stingerz: T.Donte 26+9reb+4ast, K.Lee 21+13reb+8ast, J.Valerie 20+11reb+5ast, S.Sharife 12+9reb+3ast, A.Lopez 8+7reb+1ast, L.Percival 2+5reb+1ast
Slam: O.Morris 15+8reb+5ast, H.Adissa 14+1reb+2ast, R.John 12+4reb, E.Francois 12+16reb+1ast, M.Keaddy 7+8reb+4ast, J.Javid 5+5reb

Potters S. - Braves 94-73

ABBA top team - Potters S. (9-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Braves (2-8) 94-73. Potters S. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Braves' 34. Potters S. forced 33 Braves turnovers and outrebounded them 61-48 including a 45-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Potters S. brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Braves were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a quality performance of Welsh point guard Jacob Lloyd (183-1994, college: Harris-Stowe St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Ariel Quallis who added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Damien Flyod responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and Javon Andrew scored 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. 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. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. Braves at the other side dropped to the sixth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Slam.
Top scorers:
Potters S.: J.Lloyd 18+6reb+9ast, A.Quallis 15+6reb+4ast, H.Wright 12+3reb+1ast, P.Ishaan 11+5reb, W.Ammiel 10+4reb+3ast, K.Simon 8+6reb+1ast
Braves: S.Tamraj 11+3reb+2ast, F.Damien 10+13reb+4ast, A.Javon 9+10reb+4ast, D.Rhonde 9+5reb+1ast, B.Andrew 9+3reb, O.Shaeim 8+5reb

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