NPBA Round 9 (Regular Season): Sand Dollar lose their first game against Rockets

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Sand Dollar (4-1) in Nassau on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Rockets (8-0) 88-67. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. Rockets forced 20 Sand Dollar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rockets made 11 blocks. The former international forward Livingston Munnings (201-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Dave Davis with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 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. Undefeated Rockets have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost.
Zulu MM has finally registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they outplayed Mekaddish M. (0-6) 84-64. Bradley Altidor nailed 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Bertrum Minns accounted for 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Zulu MM's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International forward Qyemah Gibson (196-1997, college: St.Mary's) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds for Mekaddish M. in the defeat. Zulu MM (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was Mekaddish M.'s sixth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
NPBA top team - Rockets (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Island DR (2-6) 78-44. The best player for the winners was Abel Joseph who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Martin Conliff who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Island DR lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Zulu MM was destroyed by Giants on the opponent's court 75-49. Winless Mekaddish M. was outscored by Giants in a home game 55-105. Island DR was rolled over Tucker Boys on the road 69-40. Giants crushed Island DR on its own court 95-57. Winless Stampers were beaten by Shockers in Nassau 76-65.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points by Jeron Smith of Shockers.



Giants - Zulu MM 75-49

Very expected game in Nassau where 11th ranked Zulu MM (1-3) was crushed by third ranked Giants (6-1) 75-49 on Monday. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) who scored 24 points and 7 assists. The former international point guard Jeffrey Henfield (193-1985, college: Tarleton St.) chipped in 16 points. Four Giants players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Kareem Lightbourne (183, college: ASA Miami) who recorded 8 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jonaldo Joseph (198, college: RWU) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Giants. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bamboo SE. Zulu MM lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Jacob 24+2reb+7ast, J.Henfield 16+3reb+3ast, D.Baker 12+3reb+1ast, B.Strachan 11+5reb+6ast, E.Bain 6+12reb, K.Cooper 4+7reb
Zulu MM: J.Joseph 9+9reb+1ast, K.Lightbourne 8+10reb+2ast, B.Minns 8+6reb+2ast, C.Chery 7+2reb, B.Altidor 6+3reb+3ast, L.Sweeting 5+3reb

Island DR - Rockets 44-78

NPBA top team - Rockets (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Monday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Island DR (2-6) 78-44. Rockets held Island DR to an opponent 23.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Rockets forced 24 Island DR turnovers and outrebounded them 52-35 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Devon Ferguson chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Martin Conliff who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and Ishad Rolle added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Rockets. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Island DR lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Rockets: A.Joseph 21+9reb+3ast, S.Rolle 12+3reb+2ast, D.Ferguson 11+7reb+1ast, D.Beadle 9+3reb+1ast, R.Whylly 8+6reb+3ast, C.Storr 5+2ast
Island DR: M.Conliff 15+5reb+3ast, I.Rolle 12+7reb, K.Wright 7+1reb, M.Higgins 5+4reb+1ast, T.Swain 3+7reb, C.Buchanan 2+4reb

Mekaddish M. - Giants 55-105

Very predictable result when third ranked Giants (6-1) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Mekaddish M. (0-6) 105-55 on Wednesday. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Mekaddish M.'s 36. Giants forced 24 Mekaddish M. turnovers and had a 33-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Mekaddish M.'s players. The best player for the winners was swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who scored 31 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was international forward Qyemah Gibson (196-1997, college: St.Mary's) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and Kofi King added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Giants. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bamboo SE. Mekaddish M. lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants: D.Musgrove 31+8reb+2ast, J.Jacob 22+2reb+6ast, B.Strachan 14+3reb+4ast, R.Miller 8+10reb+1ast, K.Cooper 8, D.Baker 7+6reb+4ast
Mekaddish M.: Q.Gibson 20+9reb+1ast, A.Young 10+1ast, K.King 8+9reb+2ast, C.James 6+4reb+1ast, A.Nesbitt 6+3reb, C.James 5+7reb

Tucker Boys - Island DR 69-40

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Island DR's (2-6) road loss to fifth ranked Tucker Boys (3-1) 40-69 on Friday. Tucker Boys dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Island DR's 24. Tucker Boys forced 25 Island DR turnovers. The best player for the winners was Randon Swaby who scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Kieran Mortimer chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tucker Boys players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Shamir Rolle (198, college: FHU) who recorded 9 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Joshua Sweeting (187, college: CCU) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tucker Boys maintains fifth place with 3-1 record. Island DR lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Tucker Boys: R.Swaby 14+5reb+2ast, K.Mortimer 13+6reb+2ast, D.Turnquest 11+2reb+3ast, C.Tucker 11+4reb+3ast, Z.Pennerman 9+1ast, F.Smith 3+1reb
Island DR: S.Rolle 9+7reb, L.Roberts 9+1reb, J.Sweeting 6+7reb, K.Wright 4, I.Rolle 3+7reb+2ast, M.Conliff 3+5reb+1ast

Rockets - Sand Dollar 88-67

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Sand Dollar (4-1) in Nassau on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by Rockets (8-0) 88-67. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. Rockets forced 20 Sand Dollar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rockets made 11 blocks. The former international forward Livingston Munnings (201-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Dave Davis with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Jeremy Neely scored 17 points and 4 assists. Four Sand Dollar players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rockets have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Rockets: A.Joseph 17+4reb+4ast, L.Munnings 16+10reb, R.Strachan 12+3reb, R.Turnquest 9+1reb, S.Rolle 8+3reb+1ast, C.Storr 8+4reb+4ast
Sand Dollar: J.Neely 17+2reb+4ast, D.Davis 14+10reb, A.Rolle 10+1reb+2ast, A.Pierre 10+3reb, C.Sears 5+3reb+2ast, T.Trembley 4

Giants - Island DR 95-57

Everything went according to plan in Nassau where third ranked Giants (6-1) outscored 6th ranked Island DR (2-6) 95-57 on Saturday. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Island DR's 22. They outrebounded Island DR 58-28 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Brandon Strachan chipped in 26 points and 8 rebounds. Four Giants players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Martin Conliff who recorded 23 points and Theodore Swain added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Giants. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bamboo SE. Island DR lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Giants: D.Musgrove 30+5reb+7ast, B.Strachan 26+8reb+2ast, J.Henfield 17+5reb+2ast, T.Rahming 12+10reb+3ast, D.Baker 5+4reb+2ast, K.Cooper 4+9reb+1ast
Island DR: M.Conliff 23+1ast, M.Higgins 11+2reb+1ast, I.Rolle 8+5reb+3ast, T.Swain 6+9reb+2ast, L.Roberts 5+5reb, C.Buchanan 2+2reb

Mekaddish M. - Zulu MM 64-84

Zulu MM has finally registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they outplayed Mekaddish M. (0-6) 84-64. Zulu MM dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Mekaddish M.'s 38. Zulu MM forced 24 Mekaddish M. turnovers. Bradley Altidor nailed 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Bertrum Minns accounted for 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Zulu MM players scored in double figures. Zulu MM's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International forward Qyemah Gibson (196-1997, college: St.Mary's) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds and Chadwin James added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Mekaddish M. in the defeat. Zulu MM (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was Mekaddish M.'s sixth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Zulu MM: B.Altidor 26+6reb+1ast, B.Minns 16+11reb+5ast, R.Dean 15+3reb, J.Joseph 12+5reb+2ast, K.Lightbourne 6+6reb+1ast, L.Sweeting 5+3reb+1ast
Mekaddish M.: Q.Gibson 26+9reb+1ast, C.James 7+4reb+1ast, C.James 6+7reb+1ast, J.Burrows 6+2reb, A.Young 5+2reb, R.Ellis 5+3reb+1ast

Shockers - Stampers 76-65

There was no surprise in Nassau where bottom-ranked Stampers (0-4) were defeated by seventh ranked Shockers (2-3) 76-65 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jeron Smith who scored 22 points. William Rigby chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Kendrick Humes who recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds and Camron Strachan added 9 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Shockers moved-up to sixth place. Stampers lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Shockers: J.Smith 22+4reb+3ast, D.Mckenzie 12+3reb+4ast, W.Rigby 11+11reb, M.Johnson 7+3reb, C.Johnson 6+3ast, T.Grant 6+11reb+1ast
Stampers: K.Humes 23+9reb+1ast, T.King 17+5reb+1ast, C.Strachan 9+15reb+3ast, M.Turnquest 7+5reb+4ast, A.Johnson 4+6reb+1ast, A.Stubbs 2+7reb