BABA Round 12 (Regular Season): Cavaliers hand first loss to Celtics

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Celtics (13-1) in Bridgetown on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Cavaliers (11-3) 94-91. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Celtics. Cavaliers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Celtics' 26. They outrebounded Celtics 58-40 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Celtics helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Stephan Ottley (-1993) contributed with 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Joel Hunte replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks for Celtics. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cavaliers maintains third position with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Celtics. Celtics at the other side still keep top place with one game lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#2) and Heat (#7). Heat was smashed at home by 111 points 37-148 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Simeon Maynard (173-2004) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 12 assists and Andrew Ifill who added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. Bulls' coach K. Phillips felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Raheem Catwell with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-2 record behind leader Celtics. Heat lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Bridgetown: Lakers (#4) and Pinelands (#5). Pinelands were smashed at home by 24 points 94-118 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The winners were led by Tyreke Harewood who had that evening a double-double by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals by Rachad Hall did not help to save the game for Pinelands. Lakers maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Loser Pinelands keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Warrens.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: bottom-ranked Tridents were beaten by Lakers on the road 89-77. Pinelands lost to Celtics on its own court 95-105. Heat unfortunately lost to Warrens in a road game 70-77. Bulls rolled over Cavaliers at home 100-75. Bulls defeated Lakers on the opponent's court 95-82.



Heat - Bulls 37-148

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#2) and Heat (#7). Heat was smashed at home by 111 points 37-148 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Bulls held Heat to an opponent 18.8 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Bulls forced 20 Heat turnovers and outrebounded them 85-25 including a 30-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bulls players were unselfish on offense dishing 49 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Heat's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Simeon Maynard (173-2004) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 12 assists and forward Andrew Ifill (180) who added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists during the contest. Five Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach K. Phillips felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Raheem Catwell with 13 points and 7 rebounds and the former international center Sydney Rowe (203-1972) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-2 record behind leader Celtics. Heat lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Heat: R.Catwell 13+7reb+3ast, S.Rowe 10+9reb+1ast, B.Foster 7+1reb, M.Tannis 4+4reb+3ast, R.Moore 3+4reb+1ast, N.Williams 0
Bulls: S.Maynard 36+12reb+12ast, A.Winter 22+12reb, R.Maynard 17+7reb+4ast, A.Ifill 16+10reb+13ast, A.Marsh 16+10reb+3ast, D.Hurley 15+10reb+6ast

Pinelands - Lakers 94-118

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Bridgetown: Lakers (#4) and Pinelands (#5). Pinelands were smashed at home by 24 points 94-118 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Lakers dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Pinelands' 58 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Pinelands 51-29 including a 41-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Pinelands' players. The winners were led by center Tyreke Harewood (, college: Orange CC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds and the former international guard Keefe Birkett (183-1988) supported him with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals by guard Rachad Hall (183) did not help to save the game for Pinelands. Guard Khairi Thorpe added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Lakers and five Pinelands players scored in double figures. Lakers maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Loser Pinelands keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Warrens.
Top scorers:
Pinelands: N.Jones 19+5reb, K.Thorpe 18+6reb+1ast, R.Hall 16+7reb+5ast, K.Brathwaite 16+2reb+2ast, M.Weber 13+2reb+3ast, R.Taylor 5+1reb+1ast
Lakers: T.Harewood 51+18reb+1ast, P.Walrond 24+8reb+2ast, K.Birkett 19+13reb+10ast, J.Singh 13+7reb+3ast, S.Wharton 8+3reb, K.Wilkinson 2+1reb+7ast

Lakers - Tridents 89-77

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Lakers (8-6) beat bottom-ranked Tridents (1-13) in Bridgetown 89-77 on Sunday. Lakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Keefe Birkett (183-1988) who scored that evening 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Primus Walrond (201, college: Baton Rouge) supported him with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Four Lakers players scored in double figures. Even a triple-double of 13 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals by guard Zane Gaskin did not help to save the game for Tridents. Forward Torres Worrel added 8 points and 12 rebounds. Tridents' coach C. Edwards rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lakers maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Tridents lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tridents: D.Griffin 14+1reb+1ast, Z.Gaskin 13+10reb+11ast, J.Harvey 12+4reb, T.Forde 9+5reb+1ast, K.Belgrave 8+6reb+1ast, T.Worrel 8+12reb
Lakers: P.Walrond 28+13reb+1ast, K.Birkett 27+7reb+9ast, J.Singh 14+6reb+4ast, S.Wharton 11+7reb, M.Jones 7+5reb+4ast, J.Lowe 2+2reb+3ast

Pinelands - Celtics 95-105

Very expected game when 5th ranked Pinelands (4-9) lost to first ranked Celtics (13-1) in Bridgetown 95-105 on Sunday. Celtics forced 22 Pinelands turnovers and had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international guard Kiserian Adams (193-2000, college: Baton Rouge) who scored that evening 15 points and power forward Joel Hunte supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Five Celtics players scored in double figures. Celtics' coach C Vanderpool used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 28 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by guard Rachad Hall (183) did not help to save the game for Pinelands. American point guard Miles Weber (185-1996, college: Harris-Stowe St.) added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Celtics have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Loser Pinelands keep the fifth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Warrens.
Top scorers:
Pinelands: R.Hall 28+12reb+7ast, M.Weber 24+11reb+2ast, N.Jones 13+4reb, N.Estwick 9+8reb+3ast, K.Thorpe 8+6reb+1ast, A.Forde 7+3reb
Celtics: T.Greenidge 16+3reb, K.Adams 15+4reb+3ast, R.Brewster 12+3reb, J.White 12+4reb, J.Gibbs 10+3reb+1ast, J.Hunte 10+8reb+3ast

Warrens - Heat 77-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Warrens' (4-9) home victory over 7th ranked Heat (2-12) 77-70 on Sunday. Warrens dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Heat's 42. They outrebounded Heat 58-40 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Warrens looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by guard Manuel Alleng who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists and Karlos Greenidge supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by guard Christopher Cadogan did not help to save the game for Heat. American center Daniel Gibbs (201) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Warrens and four Heat players scored in double figures. Heat's coach T. King rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warrens moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pinelands. Heat lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Heat: C.Cadogan 12+7reb+3ast, J.Codrington 11+4reb, J.Fitt 11+5reb, S.Rowe 10+5reb, R.Moore 9+3reb+2ast, D.Gibbs 8+7reb+4ast
Warrens: K.Greenidge 20+6reb+1ast, D.Willie 12+3reb+5ast, K.Austin 11+10reb+4ast, J.Dottin 11+10reb, M.Alleng 10+24reb+10ast, K.Boyce 10+4reb+1ast

Bulls - Cavaliers 100-75

Everything could happen in Bridgetown at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Bulls and one of their biggest challengers Cavaliers had identical 11-2 record. This time Bulls used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Bridgetown 100-75 on Sunday night. Bulls forced 20 Cavaliers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Cavaliers' players. The winners were led by forward Antoine Winter who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Simeon Maynard (173-2004) supported him with 28 points. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Even 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds by swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) did not help to save the game for Cavaliers. Forward Adriel Brathwaite (, college: Orange CC) added 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-2 record behind leader Celtics. Loser Cavaliers keep the third place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Cavaliers: D.Knight 33+8reb+1ast, A.Brathwaite 14+12reb+4ast, S.Ottley 11+8reb+6ast, D.Hunte 6+6reb+1ast, L.Grazette 4+2reb+2ast, S.Norville 3+1reb+1ast
Bulls: S.Maynard 28+1reb+2ast, A.Winter 20+8reb+3ast, D.Hurley 15+8reb+5ast, A.Marsh 14+8reb+2ast, R.Maynard 9+4reb+12ast, R.Gibbons 7+1reb+4ast

Lakers - Bulls 82-95

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Bulls (12-2) defeated 4th ranked Lakers (8-6) in Bridgetown 95-82 on Wednesday. Bulls made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by guard Rasheed Maynard (188-2000) who scored that evening 46 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Antoine Winter supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds by center Tyreke Harewood (, college: Orange CC) did not help to save the game for Lakers. The former international guard Keefe Birkett (183-1988) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Bulls have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 12-2 record behind leader Celtics. Loser Lakers keep the fourth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Lakers: T.Harewood 29+11reb+1ast, P.Walrond 21+8reb+1ast, K.Birkett 16+7reb+8ast, S.Wharton 8+10reb+3ast, M.Jones 4+2reb+2ast, J.Lowe 2+3reb+1ast
Bulls: R.Maynard 46+9reb+5ast, A.Winter 18+7reb+2ast, A.Marsh 15+4reb+4ast, R.Gibbons 7+2reb+1ast, S.Maynard 7+1reb+8ast, H.Edwards 2+2reb

Celtics - Cavaliers 91-94

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Celtics (13-1) in Bridgetown on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Cavaliers (11-3) 94-91. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Celtics. Cavaliers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Celtics' 26. They outrebounded Celtics 58-40 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Celtics helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Stephan Ottley (-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Joel Hunte replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks and the former international guard Kiserian Adams (193-2000, college: Baton Rouge) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Celtics. Four Cavaliers and five Celtics players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cavaliers maintains third position with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Celtics. Celtics at the other side still keep top place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Celtics: D.Hurley 16+4reb+4ast, J.Hunte 14+6reb+6ast, M.Downie 14+2reb+1ast, K.Adams 13+8reb+3ast, J.Alleyne 11+7reb, R.Brewster 9+4reb
Cavaliers: D.Knight 27+13reb+3ast, A.Brathwaite 21+6reb+2ast, D.Hunte 14+8reb+5ast, S.Ottley 13+15reb+5ast, Z.Cave 8+4reb+1ast, B.Ruck 6+4reb