NPBA Round 9 (Regular Season): Rockets hand first loss to Sand Dollar

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. 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 and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Dave Davis answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for Sand Dollar. 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.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#3) and Zulu MM (#8). Giants (6-1) crushed visiting Zulu MM (2-3) by 26 points 75-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zulu MM. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 assists for the winners and Jeffrey Henfield chipped in 16 points. The best for the losing side was point guard Kareem Lightbourne (183, college: ASA Miami) with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Giants. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bamboo SE. Zulu MM at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Shockers.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Zulu MM (#8) and Tucker Boys (#5). Tucker Boys were crushed at home by 17 points 62-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Bertrum Minns nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Zachary Pennerman came up with 24 points for Tucker Boys in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zulu MM (2-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shockers. Loser Tucker Boys keep the fifth position with two games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Rockets smashed Island DR on the road 78-44. Winless Mekaddish M. was destroyed by Giants on its own court 55-105. Island DR was outscored by Tucker Boys in Nassau 69-40. Giants rolled over Island DR at home 95-57. Zulu MM crushed Mekaddish M. on the opponent's court 84-64. Shockers beat Stampers in a home game 76-65.



Giants - Zulu MM 75-49

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#3) and Zulu MM (#8). Giants (6-1) crushed visiting Zulu MM (2-3) by 26 points 75-49. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zulu MM. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 assists for the winners and the former international point guard Jeffrey Henfield (193-1985, college: Tarleton St.) chipped in 16 points. Four Giants players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Kareem Lightbourne (183, college: ASA Miami) with 8 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jonaldo Joseph (198, college: RWU) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Giants. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bamboo SE. Zulu MM at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Shockers.
Top scorers:
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
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

Island DR - Rockets 44-78

No shocking result in a game when leader Rockets (8-0) crushed on the road 6th ranked Island DR (2-6) 78-44 on Monday. 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 former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) nailed 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Devon Ferguson accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. Rockets' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Martin Conliff came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Ishad Rolle added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Island DR in the defeat. 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 eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Mekaddish M. - Giants 55-105

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Mekaddish M. (0-6) was smashed at home by third ranked Giants (6-1) 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. Swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) nailed 31 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and the former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) accounted for 22 points and 6 assists. Giants' coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. International forward Qyemah Gibson (196-1997, college: St.Mary's) came up with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Kofi King added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Mekaddish M. in the defeat. 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:
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
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

Tucker Boys - Island DR 69-40

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Tucker Boys' (3-2) home victory over 6th ranked Island DR (2-6) in Nassau 69-40 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. Randon Swaby nailed 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Kieran Mortimer accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Tucker Boys players scored in double figures. Center Shamir Rolle (198, college: FHU) came up with 9 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Joshua Sweeting (187, college: CCU) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Island DR in the defeat. 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. Tucker Boys maintains fifth place with 3-2 record. Island DR lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

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. 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 and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Dave Davis answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Jeremy Neely added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Sand Dollar. 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:
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
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

Giants - Island DR 95-57

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Island DR (2-6) was outscored by third ranked Giants (6-1) in Nassau 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. Swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) nailed 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and Brandon Strachan accounted for 26 points and 8 rebounds. Four Giants players scored in double figures. Martin Conliff came up with 23 points and Theodore Swain added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Island DR in the defeat. 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 eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Mekaddish M. - Zulu MM 64-84

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Zulu MM (2-3) outplayed on the road bottom-ranked Mekaddish M. (0-6) 84-64 on Saturday. 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 and allowed the starting five to rest. 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 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shockers. Mekaddish M. lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Shockers - Stampers 76-65

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Stampers (0-4) lost to seventh ranked Shockers (2-3) in Nassau 65-76 on Sunday. Jeron Smith nailed 22 points for the winning side and William Rigby accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kendrick Humes came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Camron Strachan added 9 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Stampers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shockers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Zulu MM. Stampers lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Tucker Boys - Zulu MM 62-79

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Zulu MM (#8) and Tucker Boys (#5). Tucker Boys were crushed at home by 17 points 62-79 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Zulu MM forced 27 Tucker Boys turnovers. Bertrum Minns nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Bradley Altidor accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Zulu MM players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Zachary Pennerman (, college: Mount Allison) came up with 24 points and Leon Rahming added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Tucker Boys in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zulu MM (2-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shockers. Loser Tucker Boys keep the fifth position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Tucker Boys: Z.Pennerman 24+3reb, F.Smith 11+6reb, L.Rahming 8+7reb+2ast, J.Stubbs 8+8reb, D.Turnquest 4+6reb, K.Mortimer 3+8reb+1ast
Zulu MM: B.Minns 19+15reb+4ast, J.Joseph 15+4reb+1ast, C.Chery 14+2reb, B.Altidor 13+9reb+1ast, D.Bowles 7+1reb, R.Dean 4+3reb+1ast