NPBA Round 13: Rockets edge Abaco Strong by three points

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Fourth-ranked Abaco Strong (3-5) made lots of trouble for first ranked Rockets (9-1) in Nassau on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 95-92. However their fans expected easier game. 34 personal fouls committed by Abaco Strong helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Livingston Munnings (-92) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Able Joseph chipped in 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Rockets' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Tevin Hudson produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Rockets have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Abaco Strong lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Fifth-ranked Uptown Cuts (2-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked Bahamas Univ. (8-2) in Nassau. Bahamas Univ. managed to secure only two-point victory 99-97. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Kemsy Sylvestre who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 47 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Robert Joseph contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Colton Albury answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds for Uptown Cuts. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bahamas Univ.. They maintain second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets, which they share with High Flyers. Uptown Cuts lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#3) and BIBT Great W. (#6). BIBT Great W. was defeated at home 69-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Dominique Fernander stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Trevez Hamilton responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Newly promoted Wolverines maintains third place with 5-6 record having four points less than leader Rockets. BIBT Great W. lost their eighth game in a row. BIBT Great W. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Shockers (#3). Shockers were defeated at home 77-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Shockers. Adam Johnson nailed 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Shockers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Giants. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-0 record. Shockers at the other side keep the third position with four games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: High Flyers (#2) and Regulators (#4). Regulators were defeated at home 73-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Shantoin Pratt fired 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for High Flyers. Newly promoted High Flyers maintains second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets, which they share with Bahamas Univ. Loser Regulators keep the fourth position with six games lost.

In the last two games of round 13 Defenders were defeated by Rebels in Nassau 82-72. Rockets smashed Wolverines at home 81-52.
The best stats of 13th round was 14 points and 7 assists by Georgio Walkes of Rockets.

BIBT Great W. - Wolverines 69-79

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#3) and BIBT Great W. (#6). BIBT Great W. was defeated at home 69-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Wolverines forced 26 BIBT Great W. turnovers. American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Garvin Lightbourne chipped in 22 points. At the losing side Trevez Hamilton responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Marc Taylor scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four BIBT Great W. players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Wolverines maintains third place with 5-6 record having four points less than leader Rockets. BIBT Great W. lost their eighth game in a row. BIBT Great W. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Wolverines: G.Lightbourne 22+4reb+2ast, D.Fernander 16+10reb+2ast, M.Selwyn 15+4reb+3ast, R.Saunders 7+3reb, T.Moxey 7+9reb+3ast, D.Mackey 5+2reb+1ast
BIBT Great W.: H.Trevez 20+7reb+3ast, M.Taylor 13+7reb+3ast, F.Jerard 11+6reb+1ast, C.Ferguson 10+6reb, T.Strachan 7+4reb+2ast, W.Judinio 6+6reb+5ast

Abaco Strong - Rockets 92-95

Fourth-ranked Abaco Strong (3-5) made lots of trouble for first ranked Rockets (9-1) in Nassau on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 95-92. However their fans expected easier game. 34 personal fouls committed by Abaco Strong helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international center Livingston Munnings (-92) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Able Joseph chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. Rockets' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Tevin Hudson produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds and Malik Penn added 28 points respectively for lost side. Rockets have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Abaco Strong lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Rockets: L.Munnings 24+17reb+1ast, J.Able 20+10reb+4ast, G.Walkes 11+5reb+1ast, C.Pinder 10+8reb+2ast, R.Williams 10+2reb+2ast, B.Carter 6+1reb+2ast
Abaco Strong: T.Hudson 29+13reb+3ast, P.Malik 28+4reb, G.Basil 16+13reb, C.Chauncey 6+6reb+2ast, M.Wensun 5+11reb+3ast, J.Enrico 4+2reb+2ast

Shockers - Giants 77-88

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Shockers (#3). Shockers were defeated at home 77-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Shockers. Giants players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. 28 personal fouls committed by Shockers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Adam Johnson nailed 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side and the former international guard DShon Taylor (196-93, college: Norfolk St.) accounted for 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Four Giants players scored in double figures. William Rigby came up with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Horris McKenzie added 22 points respectively for Shockers in the defeat. Shockers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Giants. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-0 record. Shockers at the other side keep the third position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Adam 25+9reb+3ast, D.Taylor 25+6reb+5ast, M.Bain 13+5reb+8ast, R.Baillou 12+11reb+3ast, A.Bevans 6+5reb, B.Bain 3+5reb
Shockers: H.McKenzie 22+2reb+1ast, W.Rigby 17+8reb+5ast, L.Oscar 13+4reb+2ast, J.Spurgeon 8+4reb+4ast, S.Rolle 6+9reb, T.King 5+5reb+1ast

Regulators - High Flyers 73-82

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: High Flyers (#2) and Regulators (#4). Regulators were defeated at home 73-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Shantoin Pratt fired 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Jeremy Neely chipped in 13 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. Four High Flyers players scored in double figures. Chico Francis produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and Alexander Rolle (-93) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for High Flyers. Newly promoted High Flyers maintains second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets, which they share with Bahamas Univ. Loser Regulators keep the fourth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
High Flyers: R.Ingraham 19+3reb, N.Jeremy 13+4reb+8ast, P.Shantoin 11+6reb+8ast, D.Dave 10+12reb+1ast, J.Rolle 8+3reb+3ast, B.Enrico 8+3reb
Regulators: A.Rolle 18+5reb+1ast, B.Lloyd 12+1reb+3ast, C.Francis 10+14reb+3ast, H.Walkes 9+6reb, S.Cruz 7+6reb, W.Culmer 6+4reb+2ast

Rebels - Defenders 82-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Nassau where 5th ranked Defenders (1-9) were defeated by sixth ranked Rebels (1-7) 82-72 on Wednesday. Rebels looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Defenders were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Martin Conliff fired 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jason Cambridge chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Gregory Seymour produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Leon Rahming added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. Four Rebels and five Defenders players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Rebels maintains sixth place with 1-7 record. It was Defenders' sixth loss in a row. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Rebels: C.Martin 26+8reb+4ast, C.Jason 16+10reb+8ast, T.Ferguson 16+7reb, T.Sands Jr. 10+4reb+1ast, S.Arnold 6+4reb, D.Evans 4+5reb+1ast
Defenders: S.Gregory 19+16reb, T.Clayton 18+4reb+2ast, R.Leon 12+9reb+9ast, D.Carrington 10+3reb+4ast, R.Dean 10+8reb+2ast, F.Carlos 2+1reb

Bahamas Univ. - Uptown Cuts 99-97

Fifth-ranked Uptown Cuts (2-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked Bahamas Univ. (8-2) in Nassau. Bahamas Univ. managed to secure only two-point victory 99-97. However their fans expected easier game. Bahamas Univ. forced 29 Uptown Cuts turnovers. Strangely Uptown Cuts outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 64-44 including a 43-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Uptown Cuts were plagued by 35 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Kemsy Sylvestre who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 47 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Colton Albury answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds and forward Adorn Charlow (196, college: Three Rivers CC) added 26 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Uptown Cuts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bahamas Univ.. They maintain second place with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets, which they share with High Flyers. Uptown Cuts lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: K.Sylvestre 47+13reb+4ast, R.Joseph 18+5reb+6ast, C.McKenzie 11+7reb+5ast, R.Sturrup 10+6reb+1ast, U.Johnson 7+1reb+5ast, D.Dean 6+8reb+3ast
Uptown Cuts: A.Charlow 26+16reb+1ast, C.Albury 23+18reb+3ast, S.Burrows 20+1reb+4ast, J.Smith 10+6reb+2ast, N.Scavella 8+9reb, S.Dean 6+10reb+8ast

Rockets - Wolverines 81-52

No shocking result in a game in Nassau where first ranked Rockets (9-1) smashed 3rd placed Wolverines (5-6) 81-52 on Friday. Able Joseph fired 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Georgio Walkes chipped in 14 points and 7 assists. Five Rockets players scored in double figures. American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Charaz Lafleur added 13 points 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Newly promoted Wolverines keep the third position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Rockets: J.Able 16+6reb+2ast, G.Walkes 14+2reb+7ast, C.Pinder 13+6reb+1ast, L.Munnings 12+9reb+2ast, D.Beadle 11+1reb+1ast, B.Carter 4+5reb+1ast
Wolverines: L.Charaz 13+4reb+1ast, D.Fernander 12+10reb, T.Moxey 9+2reb, R.Saunders 8+6reb+1ast, M.Selwyn 6+7reb+2ast, R.Michael 2



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