NPBA Round 14: Derby game ends with Giants' defeat of Rebels

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were smashed at home by 43 points 56-99 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Giants outrebounded Rebels 50-38 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Rebels' players. Adam Johnson orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds. The former international point guard Jeffrey Henfield (193-85, college: Tarleton St.) contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Giants' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Martin Conliff replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds for Rebels. Undefeated Giants (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Newly promoted Rebels keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rebels' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Bahamas Univ..
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and Regulators (#4). Regulators were defeated at home 92-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Point guard Lenny Oscar scored 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and William Rigby chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Chico Francis responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds. Regulators' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Shockers maintains third position with 7-4 record having four points less than leader Rockets. Regulators lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Uptown Cuts. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau BIBT Great W..
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and BIBT Great W. (#6). BIBT Great W. was smashed at home by 33 points 59-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Livingston Munnings notched 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 21 points and 4 blocks by Trevez Hamilton did not help to save the game for BIBT Great W.. Rockets (10-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted BIBT Great W. still closes the standings with ten games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Defenders.
Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Defenders (#5). Defenders were smashed at home by 26 points 69-95 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was Kemsy Sylvestre who scored 30 points and 4 assists. Bahamas Univ. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets. Defenders lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Bahamas Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Rebels.
Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Uptown Cuts (#5) and Abaco Strong (#4). Abaco Strong was defeated at home 93-101 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Colton Albury orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Uptown Cuts (4-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Regulators. Abaco Strong lost fourth consecutive game. Abaco Strong at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Uptown Cuts' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Wolverines.

In the last game of round 14 winless BIBT Great W. was beaten by Uptown Cuts on the road 99-87.

Rebels - Giants 56-99

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were smashed at home by 43 points 56-99 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Giants outrebounded Rebels 50-38 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Rebels' players. Adam Johnson orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds. The former international point guard Jeffrey Henfield (193-85, college: Tarleton St.) contributed with 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Giants' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Martin Conliff replied with 27 points and 5 rebounds and Jason Cambridge added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Rebels. Giants (11-0) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Newly promoted Rebels keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rebels' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Bahamas Univ..
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Adam 24+7reb+3ast, J.Henfield 19+2reb+4ast, J.Jacob 14+4reb+1ast, T.Cox 11+8reb+2ast, M.Bain 9+5reb+5ast, A.Bevans 8+8reb
Rebels: C.Martin 27+5reb+1ast, C.Jason 13+5reb+1ast, T.Sands Jr. 12+5reb, T.Ferguson 4+12reb+2ast, T.Garth 0+1reb, M.Liston 0+1reb

Regulators - Shockers 92-100

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and Regulators (#4). Regulators were defeated at home 92-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Shockers dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Regulators' 32. Shockers forced 28 Regulators turnovers and had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Regulators were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Lenny Oscar scored 30 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and William Rigby chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Chico Francis responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and Alexander Rolle (-93) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Shockers and five Regulators players scored in double figures. Regulators' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Shockers maintains third position with 7-4 record having four points less than leader Rockets. Regulators lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Uptown Cuts. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau BIBT Great W..
Top scorers:
Shockers: L.Oscar 30+9reb+2ast, W.Rigby 17+8reb+2ast, H.McKenzie 14+8reb, T.King 13+4reb+3ast, J.Spurgeon 11+3reb, S.Rolle 9+11reb
Regulators: A.Rolle 17+7reb+1ast, C.Francis 15+17reb+1ast, T.Derek 12+6reb, C.Thompson 12+4reb+1ast, H.Walkes 11+7reb, T.Darville 9+1ast

BIBT Great W. - Rockets 59-92

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and BIBT Great W. (#6). BIBT Great W. was smashed at home by 33 points 59-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Rockets held BIBT Great W. to an opponent 9.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 3.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded BIBT Great W. 370-186 including a 350-171 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockets looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rockets made 25 blocks. The former international center Livingston Munnings (-92) notched 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Georgio Walkes supported him with 8 points, 11 assists and 12 steals. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 4 blocks by Trevez Hamilton did not help to save the game for BIBT Great W.. Nathan Sullivan added 13 points, 5 assists and 8 steals for the hosts. Rockets (10-1) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Newly promoted BIBT Great W. still closes the standings with ten games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Defenders.
Top scorers:
Rockets: L.Munnings 22+5reb+3ast, D.Beadle 13+2reb+4ast, R.Williams 13+2ast, J.Able 12+8ast, D.Knowles 10+3reb+2ast, G.Walkes 8+1reb+11ast
BIBT Great W.: H.Trevez 21+4reb+2ast, W.Judinio 15+1reb+5ast, S.Nathan 13+3reb+5ast, T.Stevon 7+3reb+7ast, M.Taylor 3+1reb+6ast, B.Glen 0

Defenders - Bahamas Univ. 69-95

Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#2) and Defenders (#5). Defenders were smashed at home by 26 points 69-95 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Bahamas Univ. held Defenders to an opponent 9.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 2.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Strangely Defenders outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 229-140 including a 206-125 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Bahamas Univ. brought some defensive toughness making 23 blocks. The best player for the winners was Kemsy Sylvestre who scored 30 points and 4 assists. Point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) chipped in 22 points and 5 blocks. Gregory Seymour produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 17 steals and Carrington Dean added 13 points, 5 assists and 6 steals respectively for the hosts. Bahamas Univ. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Rockets. Defenders lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Bahamas Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Rebels.
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: K.Sylvestre 30+3reb+4ast, R.Joseph 22+2ast, C.McKenzie 10+4reb+7ast, U.Johnson 9+1reb, M.Tyler 8+1reb, R.Sturrup 8+6reb+7ast
Defenders: S.Gregory 23+9reb+8ast, D.Carrington 13+1reb+5ast, R.Dean 12+2reb+4ast, T.Clayton 9+4ast, F.Carlos 6+3reb+2ast, R.Leon 3+1reb+2ast

Abaco Strong - Uptown Cuts 93-101

Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Uptown Cuts (#5) and Abaco Strong (#4). Abaco Strong was defeated at home 93-101 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Uptown Cuts made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Abaco Strong was plagued by 36 personal fouls down the stretch. Colton Albury orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Adorn Charlow (196, college: Three Rivers CC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Malik Penn replied with 29 points and 4 assists and Chauncey Cooper added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Abaco Strong. Four Abaco Strong players scored in double figures. Uptown Cuts (4-7) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Regulators. Abaco Strong lost fourth consecutive game. Abaco Strong at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Uptown Cuts' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Wolverines.
Top scorers:
Uptown Cuts: C.Albury 27+10reb+4ast, A.Charlow 26+11reb+1ast, S.Dean 14+13reb+8ast, S.Burrows 9+2reb+1ast, C.Miller 9+4reb+3ast, N.Scavella 8+4reb
Abaco Strong: P.Malik 29+3reb+4ast, C.Chauncey 19+10reb+1ast, T.Hudson 14+5reb+3ast, L.Davis 11+4reb+3ast, M.Wensun 8+7reb, J.Enrico 4+3reb+1ast

Uptown Cuts - BIBT Great W. 99-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Uptown Cuts' (4-7) home victory over bottom-ranked BIBT Great W. (0-10) in Nassau 99-87 on Wednesday. Uptown Cuts outrebounded BIBT Great W. 54-42 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. BIBT Great W. was plagued by 36 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Salathiel Dean orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Mitch Bain (188, college: Iowa Lakes CC) contributed with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Uptown Cuts players scored in double figures. Trevez Hamilton replied with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and Judinio Wilson added 8 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for BIBT Great W.Uptown Cuts moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Regulators. BIBT Great W. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still closes the standings with ten games lost. Uptown Cuts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Wolverines.
Top scorers:
Uptown Cuts: S.Burrows 18+6reb+2ast, S.Dean 17+17reb+7ast, C.Albury 16+11reb+1ast, M.Bain 15+6reb+7ast, D.Ferguson 11+2reb+2ast, N.Scavella 10+4reb+1ast
BIBT Great W.: H.Trevez 33+4reb+4ast, M.Taylor 20+1reb+1ast, T.Strachan 11+9reb+1ast, T.Stevon 9+6reb, W.Judinio 8+13reb+8ast, B.Glen 6+9reb+5ast



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