NPBA Round 9 (Regular Season): Shockers beat Bahamas Univ. in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Shockers (#6) and Bahamas Univ. (#3). Shockers (1-4) won against visiting Bahamas Univ. (3-4) 78-66. Shockers outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 55-42 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was William Rigby who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Dario Mckenzie chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Erquantae Edgecombe who recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bahamas Univ.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Shockers left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Zulu MM and Brandon DK. Bahamas Univ. at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Giants.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Zulu MM (#5). Zulu MM was crushed at home by 27 points 73-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It was a good game for the former international forward Livingston Munnings (201-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Kemsey Sylvestre contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Bertrum Minns answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds for Zulu MM. Zulu MM's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rockets (5-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Zulu MM lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Shockers and Brandon DK. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau .
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and TMT Giants (#2). Giants (6-0) crushed visiting TMT Giants (4-2) by 26 points 99-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of TMT Giants. Jackson Jacob stepped up and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Adrian Thompson with 21 points and 7 rebounds. 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 Giants. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser TMT Giants keep the second position with two games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.

The best stats of 9th round was 23 points and 5 rebounds by Jeffrey Henfield of Giants.



Shockers - Bahamas Univ. 78-66

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Shockers (#6) and Bahamas Univ. (#3). Shockers (1-4) won against visiting Bahamas Univ. (3-4) 78-66. Shockers outrebounded Bahamas Univ. 55-42 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was William Rigby who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Dario Mckenzie chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Shockers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Erquantae Edgecombe who recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Delano Armbrister added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Bahamas Univ.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Shockers left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with Zulu MM and Brandon DK. Bahamas Univ. at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Giants.
Top scorers:
Shockers: M.Dario 21+6reb+3ast, W.Rigby 16+16reb+3ast, S.Jean 15+12reb+1ast, J.Spurgeon 11+2reb+8ast, T.Blyden 8+12reb, J.Christian 6+3reb
Bahamas Univ.: A.Delano 15+5reb+2ast, G.Theodore 13+4reb+2ast, E.Erquantae 13+5reb+4ast, M.Kamari 8+6reb+1ast, T.Grant 6+2reb+1ast, M.Dremiko 5+12reb+4ast

Zulu MM - Rockets 73-100

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Nassau: Rockets (#1) and Zulu MM (#5). Zulu MM was crushed at home by 27 points 73-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Rockets dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Zulu MM's 30. They outrebounded Zulu MM 64-49 including a 48-33 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rockets players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for the former international forward Livingston Munnings (201-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Kemsey Sylvestre contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Five Rockets players scored in double figures. Bertrum Minns answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and forward Jonaldo Joseph (198, college: RWU) added 19 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Zulu MM. Zulu MM's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rockets (5-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Zulu MM lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Shockers and Brandon DK. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau .
Top scorers:
Rockets: S.Kemsey 18+9reb+8ast, D.Ferguson 17+3reb+2ast, L.Munnings 16+16reb+4ast, R.Whylly 16+14reb+3ast, S.Chris 12+4reb+2ast, D.Beadle 10+12reb+2ast
Zulu MM: M.Bertrum 20+14reb+3ast, J.Joseph 19+6reb+2ast, R.Uriah 9+5reb+3ast, M.Sherman 9+4reb+2ast, G.Rose 7+11reb+2ast, M.Taylor 6+1ast

Giants - TMT Giants 99-73

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#1) and TMT Giants (#2). Giants (6-0) crushed visiting TMT Giants (4-2) by 26 points 99-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of TMT Giants. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to TMT Giants' 30. They outrebounded TMT Giants 57-41 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Giants made 12 blocks. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) stepped up and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international point guard Jeffrey Henfield (193-1985, college: Tarleton St.) chipped in 23 points and 5 rebounds. Five Giants players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Adrian Thompson (193) with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Ujamaa Johnson scored 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. 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 Giants. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser TMT Giants keep the second position with two games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Henfield 23+5reb+2ast, D.Musgrove 21+2reb+3ast, J.Jacob 19+9reb+4ast, J.Adam 14+8reb+1ast, M.Bain 12+3reb+7ast, K.Cooper 6+10reb
TMT Giants: A.Thompson 21+7reb+1ast, S.Dashaun 11+4reb+1ast, D.Hall 11+2reb, D.Dean 9+3reb+1ast, U.Johnson 6+6reb+4ast, B.Jennings 5+3reb+1ast