BABA Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Cavaliers (6-1) against top-ranked Pinelands (7-0) 75-67 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Cavaliers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Pinelands forced 24 Cavaliers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Kiserian Adams (193-2000, college: Baton Rouge) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Zachary Cave replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Cavaliers. Undefeated Pinelands have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Cavaliers at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Pinelands.
Another exciting game for Bulls (5-2) which played in Bridgetown against Celtics (4-3). Third ranked Bulls saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 74-71. The former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-1986) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kemar Benn chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Joel Hunte with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Celtics' coach C Vanderpool tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bulls have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinelands. Celtics at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bridgetown: Tridents (#6) and Spartans (#8). Spartans were defeated at home 77-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Tristan Yarde notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by Dale Franklyn did not help to save the game for Spartans. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tridents (2-5) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lakers and Warrens. Loser Spartans still closes the standings with seven games lost.

In the last game of round 6 Warrens were smashed by Lakers on the road 87-63.



Spartans - Tridents 77-88

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bridgetown: Tridents (#6) and Spartans (#8). Spartans were defeated at home 77-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Tridents forced 20 Spartans turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including 34 on the defensive glass. Forward Tristan Yarde notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Antoine Winter supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Tridents players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by Dale Franklyn did not help to save the game for Spartans. Sean Harding added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tridents (2-5) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Lakers and Warrens. Loser Spartans still closes the standings with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Tridents: B.Nayiib 17+4reb+3ast, Y.Tristan 17+12reb+1ast, G.Zane 16+5reb+3ast, W.Antoine 13+9reb+3ast, B.Khade 11+5reb, N.Jones 10+10reb+3ast
Spartans: H.Sean 18+6reb+1ast, G.Karlos 14+9reb, F.Dale 12+10reb+3ast, B.Kadian 8+1reb+1ast, S.Damien 8+2reb+1ast, J.Alleyne 7+2reb+10ast

Lakers - Warrens 87-63

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Lakers (2-5) crushed 5th ranked Warrens (2-5) in Bridgetown 87-63 on Sunday. Lakers outrebounded Warrens 54-32 including a 43-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Warrens' players. Naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) notched a double-double by scoring 31 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Primus Walrond (201, college: Baton Rouge) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Lakers players scored in double figures. Lakers' coach D. Browne felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by guard Jamar King did not help to save the game for Warrens. Guard Kaliel Austin added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Lakers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tridents and Warrens.
Top scorers:
Lakers: J.Lafeuillee 31+23reb+4ast, P.Walrond 17+8reb+1ast, W.David 14+7reb+5ast, J.Singh 12+5reb+6ast, W.Scott 5, R.Jemmott 5+4reb+1ast
Warrens: J.King 18+7reb+3ast, A.Kaliel 13+7reb+1ast, K.Boyce 11+8reb, S.Greig 6+2reb+1ast, C.Holder 4+4reb+2ast, B.Hope 4+1reb+3ast

Celtics - Bulls 71-74

Another exciting game for Bulls (5-2) which played in Bridgetown against Celtics (4-3). Third ranked Bulls saved the game by a tiny margin of three points 74-71. Bulls forced 22 Celtics turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-1986) had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Kemar Benn (198-2001, college: Baton Rouge) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Joel Hunte with 27 points and 9 rebounds and Theo Greenidge produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Celtics' coach C Vanderpool tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bulls have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinelands. Celtics at the other side keep the fourth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Bulls: G.Rahiim 19+2reb+2ast, M.Simeon 17+2reb+5ast, K.Benn 15+9reb+2ast, A.Marsh 10+14reb+4ast, A.Ifill 7+8reb+4ast, S.Rock 2+1ast
Celtics: J.Hunte 27+9reb, T.Greenidge 19+11reb+1ast, A.Joseph-Thorne 10+3reb+4ast, D.Markahli 6+4reb, T.King 3+3reb+2ast, J.Fitt 2+2reb+1ast

Pinelands - Cavaliers 75-67

First defeat of league's leader Cavaliers (6-1) against top-ranked Pinelands (7-0) 75-67 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Cavaliers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Pinelands forced 24 Cavaliers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Kiserian Adams (193-2000, college: Baton Rouge) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Pinelands players scored in double figures. Forward Zachary Cave replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Cavaliers. Pinelands have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Cavaliers at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Pinelands.
Top scorers:
Pinelands: K.Adams 15+13reb+3ast, R.Maynard 14+5reb+4ast, D.Hurley 13+7reb+6ast, R.Hall 12+7reb+2ast, D.Hurley 11+5reb+1ast, J.Gill 6+6reb+5ast
Cavaliers: Z.Cave 23+7reb+2ast, K.Deveron 21+10reb+1ast, H.Dijon 10+5reb+4ast, R.Brandon 9+4reb+2ast, P.Gavin 2+2reb+2ast, S.Norville 2+6reb+3ast