NPBA Round 19: Rebels beat BIBT Great W. in a derby game

Devon Ferguson

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Rebels (#6) and BIBT Great W. (#6). BIBT Great W. was defeated at home 77-84 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Rebels dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to BIBT Great W.'s 34. 29 personal fouls committed by BIBT Great W. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Jason Cambridge fired 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Tyrone Sands-Jr (, college: Bahamas) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds. Marc Taylor produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Rebels have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. BIBT Great W. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with 15 games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and Wolverines (#3). Giants (14-0) crushed visiting Wolverines (7-9) by 17 points 77-60. Worth to mention a great performance of Adam Johnson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks. Renardo Baillou contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Selwyn Mckenzie answered with 16 points for Wolverines. Undefeated Giants have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 14-0 record. Newly promoted Wolverines keep the third position with nine games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Regulators (#4). Rockets (14-1) won against visiting Regulators (6-9) 76-67. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regulators. It was a great evening for Devon Ferguson who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Chico Francis responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Loser Regulators keep the fourth position with nine games lost.