BABA Round 5 (Regular Season): Celtics beat Tridents 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 Bridgetown: Celtics (#3) and Tridents (#6). Celtics (4-1) won against visiting Tridents (1-4) 56-51. Celtics held Tridents to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Celtics forced 31 Tridents turnovers. Strangely Tridents outrebounded Celtics 59-45 including 21 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Joel Hunte who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Theo Greenidge chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Tristan Yarde produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 21 rebounds for the guests. Tridents' coach C. Edwards tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Celtics maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Cavaliers. Tridents lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Lakers and Warrens.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Bridgetown: Pinelands (#2) and Spartans (#8). Pinelands (5-0) crushed visiting Spartans (0-5) by 55 points 108-53. Guard Derion Hurley orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Deroni Hurley contributed with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Pinelands' coach Renaldo Maughn felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sean Harding answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for Spartans. Undefeated Pinelands have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Cavaliers. Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Bridgetown: Cavaliers (#1) and Lakers (#7). Lakers were defeated at home 64-78 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Gavin Phillips stepped up and scored 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Cavaliers' coach Adrian Craigwell used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Jehu Lafeuillee responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Cavaliers. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Pinelands. Loser Lakers dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Tridents and Warrens.

In the last game of round 5 Warrens were crushed by Bulls in Bridgetown 89-50.



Celtics - Tridents 56-51

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bridgetown: Celtics (#3) and Tridents (#6). Celtics (4-1) won against visiting Tridents (1-4) 56-51. Celtics held Tridents to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Celtics forced 31 Tridents turnovers. Strangely Tridents outrebounded Celtics 59-45 including 21 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Joel Hunte who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Theo Greenidge chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Tristan Yarde produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 21 rebounds and forward Antoine Winter added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Tridents' coach C. Edwards tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Celtics maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Cavaliers. Tridents lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Lakers and Warrens.
Top scorers:
Tridents: Y.Tristan 15+21reb+2ast, W.Antoine 13+9reb+2ast, B.Nayiib 8+4reb+1ast, N.Jones 5+8reb, B.Khade 2+4reb, F.Julian 2+2reb+2ast
Celtics: T.Greenidge 18+6reb+3ast, J.Hunte 16+14reb+2ast, T.King 12+7reb+4ast, A.Jered 5+7reb+1ast, C.Joshua 3+3reb, D.Markahli 2+4reb+1ast

Bulls - Warrens 89-50

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Warrens' (1-4) road loss to fourth ranked Bulls (3-2) 50-89 on Sunday. Bulls dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Warrens' 28. Bulls forced 25 Warrens turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-1986) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Simeon Maynard chipped in 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Guard Jamar King responded with 18 points and Greig Springer scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Warrens' coach P. Griffith gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bulls. They maintain fourth place with 3-2 record. Warrens lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Lakers and Tridents.
Top scorers:
Warrens: J.King 18+4reb+2ast, S.Greig 13+5reb+2ast, K.Boyce 8+3reb, J.Dottin 4+7reb, B.Hope 3+4reb+1ast, W.Delan 2+2reb
Bulls: M.Simeon 23+4reb+7ast, A.Marsh 22+12reb+2ast, K.Benn 20+11reb+1ast, G.Rahiim 14+2reb+5ast, S.Rock 6+4reb+2ast, G.D 2+1reb+1ast

Pinelands - Spartans 108-53

Another exciting game was again a derby between two teams from Bridgetown: Pinelands (#2) and Spartans (#8). Pinelands (5-0) crushed visiting Spartans (0-5) by 55 points 108-53. Pinelands forced 38 Spartans turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Spartans' players. Guard Derion Hurley orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Pinelands players scored in double figures. Pinelands' coach Renaldo Maughn felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sean Harding answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Kadian Brathwaite added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Spartans. Pinelands have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Cavaliers. Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Spartans: H.Sean 19+10reb+1ast, J.Alleyne 8+5reb+1ast, B.Kadian 8+10reb+2ast, F.Dale 5+7reb+3ast, G.Trishon 4+3reb+2ast, G.Karlos 4+8reb+2ast
Pinelands: D.Hurley 27+12reb+1ast, K.Adams 20+1reb+4ast, R.Maynard 16+3reb+5ast, D.Hurley 16+11reb+6ast, D.Kyhia 8+6reb+1ast, K.Brathwaite 6+2reb+1ast

Lakers - Cavaliers 64-78

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Bridgetown: Cavaliers (#1) and Lakers (#7). Lakers were defeated at home 64-78 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Cavaliers forced 29 Lakers turnovers and had a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Gavin Phillips stepped up and scored 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) chipped in 8 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Cavaliers' coach Adrian Craigwell used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks and forward Primus Walrond (201, college: Baton Rouge) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Cavaliers. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Pinelands. Loser Lakers dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Tridents and Warrens.
Top scorers:
Lakers: J.Lafeuillee 30+14reb+2ast, P.Walrond 15+15reb+1ast, M.Jones 6+8reb+2ast, W.Khaleel 4+3reb+6ast, J.Singh 3+3reb+2ast, W.David 3+6reb+1ast
Cavaliers: S.Norville 14+5reb+2ast, P.Gavin 13+6reb+3ast, H.Dijon 11+4reb+3ast, K.Deveron 8+10reb+4ast, R.Brandon 8+2reb+1ast, O.Bowen 6+8reb