NPBA Round 2 of Finals. Giants earn second straight win

Dylan Musgrove

Giants - Rockets 101-83

Giants took a 2-0 lead in the Finals as they rallied past Rockets at home court. Giants forced 20 Rockets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 9 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Rockets helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. The former international power forward Eugene Bain (195-1988, college: Bellevue) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and Dominique Beadle (193) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Giants and four Rockets players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Giants: D.Musgrove 19+6reb+2ast, L.Armbrister 16+3reb+4ast, E.Bain 15+9reb+1ast, M.Bain 13+6reb+4ast, J.Jacob 12+5reb+8ast, S.Dean 9+6reb+2ast
Rockets: A.Joseph 19+8reb+3ast, C.Stuart 13+7reb+3ast, D.Beadle 12+12reb, D.McPhee 12+5reb+1ast, D.Taylor 10+2reb, R.Whylly 5+10reb+4ast