NPBA Round 7 (Regular Season): Rockets are defeated by Giants in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#2) and Rockets (#3). Rockets were defeated at home 90-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rockets. Giants made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Rockets turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international guard Jackson Jacob (186-1990, college: NAIT) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 4 assists. The former international swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) helped adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. Giants' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Undefeated Giants (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row behind leader High Flyers. Rockets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers.
TMT Giants has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Titans (1-7) 57-49. It was an exceptional evening for Rashad Sturrup who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Ujamaa Johnson accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Kenneth Reckley (198, college: Niagara) came up with 8 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for Titans in the defeat. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. TMT Giants maintains eighth place with 1-5 record. It was Titans' seventh loss in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. TMT Giants will again play against Titans (#9) in the next round. Titans will play against Tucker Boys and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Titans has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Nassau, where they defeated Shockers (3-5) 78-70 on Saturday. Kenneth Reckley fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. William Rigby produced 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Titans (1-7) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. Loser Shockers keep the seventh position with five games lost. Titans will meet at home bottom-ranked Tucker Boys (#10) in the next round. Shockers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau High Flyers.

In the last two games of round 7 Millionaires won against Tucker Boys on the opponent's court 67-65. Rebels lost to undefeated High Flyers in a home game 65-101.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 11 rebounds by Qyemah Gibson of High Flyers.



TMT Giants - Titans 57-49

TMT Giants has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Titans (1-7) 57-49. TMT Giants had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Rashad Sturrup who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Ujamaa Johnson accounted for 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Kenneth Reckley (198, college: Niagara) came up with 8 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and Devon Curtis added 18 points respectively for Titans in the defeat. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. TMT Giants maintains eighth place with 1-5 record. It was Titans' seventh loss in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. TMT Giants will again play against Titans (#9) in the next round. Titans will play against Tucker Boys and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Titans: C.Devon 18+1reb+1ast, R.Kenneth 8+16reb+6ast, C.Benjamin 7+8reb, D.Dwajaneil 6+3reb+1ast, H.Nicholas 6, D.Wendell 2+3reb+1ast
TMT Giants: D.Saunders 13+3reb+1ast, U.Johnson 11+8reb+2ast, Z.Pennerman 10+1reb, R.Sturrup 10+12reb+1ast, R.Minnis 6+7reb, C.McKenzie 5+4reb+2ast

Tucker Boys - Millionaires 65-67

Rather expected game in Nassau where bottom-ranked Tucker Boys (0-6) were edged by sixth ranked Millionaires (4-4) 67-65 on Friday. Kendrick Humes fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Chadwin James chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Millionaires' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Clayton Tucker produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Lorenzo Rolle added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Millionaires moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rebels. Tucker Boys lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Millionaires will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tucker Boys will play against Titans (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tucker Boys: T.Clayton 20+10reb+2ast, R.Lorenzo 16+10reb+3ast, E.Erquantae 15+11reb+1ast, M.Deshon 8+4reb, M.Duran 6+2reb, G.Justin 0+3reb+2ast
Millionaires: C.James 19+5reb, K.Humes 18+7reb+3ast, S.Rolle 8+5reb+2ast, C.James 6+2reb, C.Storr 6+10reb+5ast, X.Johnson 6+4reb

Rockets - Giants 90-100

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Nassau: Giants (#2) and Rockets (#3). Rockets were defeated at home 90-100 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rockets. Giants made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Rockets turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international guard Jackson Jacob (186-1990, college: NAIT) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 4 assists. The former international swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) helped adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. Giants' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international power forward Kadeem Coleby (206-1989, college: Wichita St., agency: Sport Avenir) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Giants (6-0) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row behind leader High Flyers. Rockets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Giants' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers.
Top scorers:
Rockets: K.Coleby 20+12reb+2ast, J.Abel 20+15reb+7ast, W.Roosevelt 19+9reb+1ast, B.Leon 15+5reb, F.Devon 9+6reb+1ast, B.Renardo 4+7reb
Giants: J.Jacob 32+4reb+4ast, D.Musgrove 23+7reb+2ast, V.Hutchinson 13+14reb+4ast, E.Bain 10+6reb, D.Tinker 8+2reb, J.Henfield 7+9reb+1ast

Shockers - Titans 70-78

Titans has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Nassau, where they defeated Shockers (3-5) 78-70 on Saturday. Titans outrebounded Shockers 52-32 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Kenneth Reckley (198, college: Niagara) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Dwajaneil Dorsett chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Titans players scored in double figures. William Rigby produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and Rasean Minns added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Titans (1-7) left bottom position moving up to ninth place. Loser Shockers keep the seventh position with five games lost. Titans will meet at home bottom-ranked Tucker Boys (#10) in the next round. Shockers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau High Flyers.
Top scorers:
Shockers: R.William 17+8reb+1ast, J.Spurgeon 14+2reb, G.Timothy 8+1reb, M.Rasean 8+10reb+1ast, R.Lorenzo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Dario 7+4reb+3ast
Titans: D.Dorsett 20+8reb+4ast, K.Reckley 19+17reb+2ast, D.Curtis 13+1reb, B.Cornish 12+13reb+1ast, W.Dean 5+5reb+2ast, R.Brennen 5+4reb+2ast

Rebels - High Flyers 65-101

Rather predictable result when leader High Flyers (7-0) smashed on the road 5th ranked Rebels (4-4) 101-65 on Saturday. High Flyers outrebounded Rebels 60-39 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. High Flyers looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Rebels' players. The former international forward Qyemah Gibson (196-1997, college: St.Mary's) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Dave Davis chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. point guard Kevin Wright (178, college: Bevill St.Sumit.) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Ishad Rolle added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for High Flyers. They keep a position of league leader. Rebels lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Millionaires. High Flyers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.
Top scorers:
Rebels: R.Ishad 17+6reb, W.Kevin 16+7reb+4ast, A.Xavion 11+5reb+3ast, C.Marques 10+7reb+2ast, S.Wilben 7+8reb+5ast, G.Trae 3+2reb+1ast
High Flyers: G.Qyemah 25+11reb+2ast, D.McIntosh 13+2reb+4ast, K.Farrington 12+2reb+4ast, M.Pierre 12+1reb+3ast, D.Davis 12+15reb+2ast, K.Sylvestre 9+11reb+6ast