NPBA Round 8: Giants hand first loss to Bahamas Univ.

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Bahamas Univ. (4-1) in Nassau on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Giants (5-0) 107-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bahamas Univ.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 51-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Bahamas Univ.'s players. 33 personal fouls committed by Bahamas Univ. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Eugene Bain (195-88, college: Bellevue) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. The former international Michael Bain (185-85) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for Bahamas Univ.Undefeated Giants have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record which they share with defeated Bahamas Univ. Bahamas Univ. at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. Giants' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Important game to mention about took place in Nassau. Fourth ranked Wolverines (3-3) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Regulators (3-3) 71-69 in the game for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of Henderson Curry who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and Rashad Morley who added 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Chico Francis responded with 4 points and 18 rebounds. Regulators' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Wolverines moved-up to third place, which they share with Shockers and Regulators. Wolverines' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Defenders (#5). Giants (5-0) smashed visiting Defenders (1-4) by 37 points 104-67. The winners were led by Eugene Bain who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds. Giants' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 24 points and 19 rebounds by Gregory Seymour did not help to save the game for Defenders. Undefeated Giants have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Loser Defenders keep the fifth place with four games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: High Flyers (#2) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were smashed at home by 33 points 62-95 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Dave Davis who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. High Flyers have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted High Flyers maintains second position with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Bahamas Univ. Rebels at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Giants - Defenders 104-67

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Defenders (#5). Giants (5-0) smashed visiting Defenders (1-4) by 37 points 104-67. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Defenders' 38. Giants forced 26 Defenders turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Defenders' players. The winners were led by the former international power forward Eugene Bain (195-88, college: Bellevue) who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds and Adam Johnson supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Giants players scored in double figures. Giants' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 24 points and 19 rebounds by Gregory Seymour did not help to save the game for Defenders. Clayton Tucker added 11 points for the guests. Giants have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Loser Defenders keep the fifth place with four games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Top scorers:
Defenders: S.Gregory 24+19reb+2ast, T.Clayton 11+4reb+1ast, D.Carrington 11+4reb+1ast, C.Paul 8+7reb, R.Leon 6+6reb+2ast, F.Carlos 5+3reb
Giants: E.Bain 19+9reb+2ast, J.Adam 19+6reb+1ast, D.Taylor 13+5reb+4ast, M.Bain 12+4ast, A.Bevans 10+5reb+5ast, J.Jacob 9+3reb+4ast

Regulators - Wolverines 69-71

Important game to mention about took place in Nassau. Fourth ranked Wolverines (3-3) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Regulators (3-3) 71-69 in the game for the third place. Wolverines shot 28 for 48 from the free-throw line, while Regulators only scored nine points from the stripe. Wolverines forced 25 Regulators turnovers. Strangely Regulators outrebounded Wolverines 64-45 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Regulators were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Henderson Curry who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and forward Rashad Morley (198, college: Brock) who added 8 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Chico Francis responded with 4 points and 18 rebounds and Kenneth Pratt scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Regulators' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Wolverines moved-up to third place, which they share with Shockers and Regulators. Wolverines' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers.
Top scorers:
Regulators: K.Pratt 14+7reb+1ast, T.Darville 10+1reb, A.Rolle 9+10reb+1ast, B.Lloyd 7+4reb+1ast, H.Walkes 6+2reb, C.Thompson 5+5reb+4ast
Wolverines: H.Curry 20+5reb+2ast, D.Fernander 9+7reb+1ast, D.Mackey 9+6reb+1ast, R.Morley 8+12reb, M.Selwyn 7+5reb+1ast, T.Moxey 6+1ast

Bahamas Univ. - Giants 87-107

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Bahamas Univ. (4-1) in Nassau on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Giants (5-0) 107-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bahamas Univ.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 51-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Bahamas Univ.'s players. 33 personal fouls committed by Bahamas Univ. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Eugene Bain (195-88, college: Bellevue) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. The former international Michael Bain (185-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and Kemsy Sylvestre added 26 points in the effort for Bahamas Univ.Five Giants and four Bahamas Univ. players scored in double figures. Giants have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record which they share with defeated Bahamas Univ. Bahamas Univ. at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. Giants' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena BIBT Great W..
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: K.Sylvestre 26+4reb+2ast, R.Joseph 21+10reb+2ast, R.Cornish 14+3reb+1ast, R.Sturrup 12+14reb+1ast, U.Johnson 8+6ast, S.Rus-shorn 4+2reb
Giants: E.Bain 25+16reb+1ast, J.Adam 20+6reb+2ast, D.Taylor 15+5reb+4ast, M.Bain 13+7reb+10ast, R.Baillou 12+4reb+4ast, J.Jacob 12+3reb+4ast

Rebels - High Flyers 62-95

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: High Flyers (#2) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were smashed at home by 33 points 62-95 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. High Flyers made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 34 Rebels turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Rebels helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Dave Davis who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Jeremy Neely chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Forward Theo Ferguson produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and Jason Cambridge added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. High Flyers have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted High Flyers maintains second position with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Bahamas Univ. Rebels at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rebels: C.Jason 17+6reb, T.Ferguson 15+17reb+2ast, D.Evans 9+5reb+2ast, T.Sands Jr. 7+5reb+2ast, K.Deniro 6+3reb+1ast, J.Adderley 4+4reb+2ast
High Flyers: B.Enrico 18+1reb, N.Jeremy 17+3reb+2ast, D.Dave 16+13reb+1ast, R.Ingraham 10+3reb+1ast, F.Delano 8+2reb+2ast, P.Shantoin 8+3reb+8ast



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