POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Akeem Marsh
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Lakers (7-3) to first ranked Bulls (8-1) 66-64 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lakers. Bulls looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-86) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. The former international point guard Rahim Gibbons (178-91) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international guard Ricardo Jemmott produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the guests. Bulls maintains first place with 8-1 record. Lakers at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. Bulls are looking forward to face league's second-placed Bridgetown in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lakers will have a break next round.
Fifth ranked Warriors (4-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Bridgetown (7-2) 75-74 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bridgetown. International forward Justin Pile (196-97) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Nicholia Williams contributed with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Center Joel Hunte answered with 23 points and 4 steals for Bridgetown. Bridgetown's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pinelands. Defending champion Bridgetown keeps the second position with two games lost. Warriors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bridgetown will play against the league's leader Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Cavaliers - Warriors 74-75
Fifth ranked Warriors (4-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Bridgetown (7-2) 75-74 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bridgetown. Warriors forced 22 Bridgetown turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. International forward Justin Pile (196-97) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Nicholia Williams contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. Center Joel Hunte answered with 23 points and 4 steals and American power forward Granville Gittens (198, college: Baruch) added 7 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Bridgetown. Bridgetown's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pinelands. Defending champion Bridgetown keeps the second position with two games lost. Warriors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bridgetown will play against the league's leader Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cavaliers: J.Hunte 23+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 10+3reb+2ast, D.Hunte 8+5reb+1ast, S.Ottley 7+9reb+2ast, G.Gittens 7+12reb+3ast, D.Kellman 6+6reb+1ast
Warriors: J.Pile 22+11reb+1ast, W.Nicholia 14+10reb, B.Williams 13+5reb+4ast, J.Headley 12+9reb+2ast, T.Shaw 6+5reb+4ast, S.Newton 4+6reb+3ast
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Bulls - Lakers 66-64
This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Lakers (7-3) to first ranked Bulls (8-1) 66-64 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lakers. Bulls looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-86) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. The former international point guard Rahim Gibbons (178-91) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international guard Ricardo Jemmott produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international guard Keefe Birkett (183-88) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Bulls maintains first place with 8-1 record. Lakers at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. Bulls are looking forward to face league's second-placed Bridgetown in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lakers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lakers: K.Birkett 19+7reb+2ast, R.Jemmott 17+13reb+1ast, M.Bridgeman 12+11reb+3ast, O.Haynes 9+7reb+2ast, A.Boadu 6+8reb+2ast, A.Allman 1+1reb+5ast
Bulls: A.Marsh 21+12reb+2ast, R.Gibbons 13+3reb+6ast, R.Lovell 11+5reb, A.Ifill 7+5reb+5ast, A.Smith 5+3reb, K.Phillips 5+7reb+4ast
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