BABA Round 4 (Regular Season): Tridents are defeated by Pinelands in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bridgetown: Pinelands (#6) and Tridents (#7). Pinelands (2-3) smashed visiting Tridents (0-5) by 59 points 117-58. Pinelands dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tridents' 32. Pinelands forced 30 Tridents turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. Pinelands looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tridents' players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Carl Thorpe (201-2001, college: York, NE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and guard Rachad Hall (183) who added 18 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side Nathan Griffith responded with 5 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinelands moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lakers. Tridents at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Pinelands' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Lakers.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#3) and Bears (#4). Bears were defeated at home 74-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The winners were led by the former international forward Rasheed Maynard (185-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Simeon Maynard supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bulls' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Antoine Winter did not help to save the game for Bears. Defending champion maintains third position with 4-1 record behind leader Cavaliers. Newly promoted Bears dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Warrens. Bulls' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Bridgetown: Celtics (#2) and Tridents (#7). Tridents were smashed at home by 79 points 60-139 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Deroni Hurley fired a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 10 steals for the winners. Ikoros Brathwaite produced 11 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Tridents' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Celtics have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cavaliers. Loser Tridents still closes the standings with five games lost. Celtics' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Bulls.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Cavaliers destroyed Warrens on the opponent's court 102-78. Lakers managed to outperform Bears in a home game 82-76. Pinelands recorded a loss to Bulls on the road 101-85.



Pinelands - Tridents 117-58

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bridgetown: Pinelands (#6) and Tridents (#7). Pinelands (2-3) smashed visiting Tridents (0-5) by 59 points 117-58. Pinelands dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Tridents' 32. Pinelands forced 30 Tridents turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. Pinelands looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tridents' players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Carl Thorpe (201-2001, college: York, NE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 50 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and guard Rachad Hall (183) who added 18 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Pinelands players scored in double figures. At the losing side Nathan Griffith responded with 5 points and 11 rebounds and guard Zane Gaskin scored 4 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinelands moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lakers. Tridents at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Pinelands' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Lakers.
Top scorers:
Pinelands: T.Carl 50+11reb+7ast, R.Hall 18+7reb+9ast, N.Jones 16+11reb+1ast, K.Thorpe 15+7reb+4ast, D.Carmichael 9+6reb+1ast, K.Brathwaite 3+5reb
Tridents: G.Darreon 11+1reb, G.Bronson 7+3reb, O.Seamus 6+1reb+1ast, M.Ari 5+2reb, G.Nathan 5+11reb, T.D 5+5reb+1ast

Bears - Bulls 74-83

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#3) and Bears (#4). Bears were defeated at home 74-83 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Bulls outrebounded Bears 47-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by the former international forward Rasheed Maynard (185-2000) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Simeon Maynard (178-2004) supported him with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Antoine Winter did not help to save the game for Bears. The former international Mark Bridgeman (198-1990) added 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Defending champion maintains third position with 4-1 record behind leader Cavaliers. Newly promoted Bears dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Warrens. Bulls' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.
Top scorers:
Bulls: R.Maynard 23+10reb+3ast, M.Simeon 18+5reb+4ast, K.Phillips 15+9reb, R.Gibbons 11+6reb+1ast, M.Akeem 9+7reb+3ast, J.Bayley 3+2reb
Bears: W.Antoine 28+8reb+4ast, B.Mark 17+13reb+4ast, W.Akeem 13+1reb+2ast, B.Nicholas 7, W.Khaleel 5+1reb+3ast, S.Christopher 4+4reb+2ast

Tridents - Celtics 60-139

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Bridgetown: Celtics (#2) and Tridents (#7). Tridents were smashed at home by 79 points 60-139 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Celtics dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Tridents' 36. Celtics forced 35 Tridents turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Tridents' players. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) fired a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 10 steals for the winners. The former international guard Kiserian Adams (193-2000, college: Baton Rouge) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. Five Celtics players scored in double figures. Ikoros Brathwaite produced 11 points and 6 rebounds and guard Seamus OShea added 10 points respectively for lost side. Tridents' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Celtics have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Cavaliers. Loser Tridents still closes the standings with five games lost. Celtics' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Bulls.
Top scorers:
Celtics: K.Adams 27+5reb+3ast, D.Hurley 22+6reb+11ast, J.Alleyne 19+11reb+1ast, D.Hurley 17+13reb+2ast, T.Greenidge 15+4reb+2ast, J.Gibbs 13+4reb
Tridents: B.Ikoros 11+6reb+3ast, O.Seamus 10+4reb+1ast, G.Darreon 8+4reb+2ast, B.Xavier 6+6reb+3ast, R.Kristopher 6+6reb+1ast, B.Jordan 5+1ast

Warrens - Cavaliers 78-102

Very expected game when 8th ranked Warrens (1-4) were crushed at home by top-ranked Cavaliers (5-0) 102-78 on Friday. Cavaliers dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Warrens' 48. Cavaliers forced 29 Warrens turnovers and outrebounded them 49-27 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cavaliers looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The former international guard Deveron Knight (195-2000) fired 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international forward Saeed Norville (201-1992) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals. Four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Guard Jonathan Dottin (203) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and Trishon Gaskin added 16 points respectively for lost side. Cavaliers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Celtics. Loser Warrens dropped to the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Bears. Cavaliers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Tridents.
Top scorers:
Cavaliers: D.Knight 32+9reb+7ast, G.Phillips 22+2ast, J.Weekes 12+6reb+1ast, S.Norville 11+7reb+8ast, Z.Cave 10+3reb+2ast, D.Hunte 8+6reb+2ast
Warrens: D.Jonathan 19+9reb+1ast, H.Brandon 17+4reb, G.Trishon 16+3reb+3ast, W.Delan 8+3reb+3ast, G.Karlos 6+3reb+1ast, L.Antone 6+1reb+5ast

Lakers - Bears 82-76

Everything could happen in Bridgetown at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Lakers and one of their biggest challengers Bears had identical 1-3 record. This time Lakers used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Bridgetown 82-76 on Saturday night. Brandon Ruck fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Keefe Birkett (183-1988) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Four Lakers players scored in double figures. Antoine Winter produced a double-double by scoring 30 points, 23 rebounds and 5 assists and Khaleel Wilkinson added 10 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Lakers (2-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Pinelands. Newly promoted Bears dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Warrens. Lakers' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Pinelands.
Top scorers:
Lakers: B.Ruck 22+15reb+2ast, K.Birkett 16+1reb+8ast, P.Walrond 14+6reb+1ast, D.Hunte 11+6reb+2ast, K.Lambert 8+5reb+3ast, J.King 6+1reb
Bears: W.Antoine 30+23reb+5ast, W.Akeem 13+1reb+1ast, W.Khaleel 10+4reb+7ast, S.Christopher 8+2reb+1ast, C.Decino 7+7reb+4ast, M.Roderick 4+1reb

Bulls - Pinelands 101-85

Not a big story in a game in Bridgetown where 6th ranked Pinelands (2-3) were defeated by third ranked Bulls (4-1) 101-85 on Saturday. Bulls looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Pinelands' players. The former international guard Simeon Maynard (178-2004) fired 24 points and 9 assists for the winners. The former international center Akeem Marsh (208-1986) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. The former international Carl Thorpe (201-2001, college: York, NE) produced a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Rachad Hall (183) added 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third position with 4-1 record behind leader Cavaliers. Pinelands lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Lakers. Bulls' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.
Top scorers:
Bulls: M.Simeon 24+2reb+9ast, M.Akeem 19+10reb+1ast, R.Gibbons 17+4reb, R.Maynard 14+6reb+2ast, M.Downie 8+6reb+1ast, A.Ifill 7+6reb+6ast
Pinelands: C.Thorpe 34+14reb+4ast, H.Rachad 30+9reb+4ast, T.Khairi 11+1reb+1ast, C.Deandre 6+12reb, B.Kadeem 4+3reb, J.Nigel 0+4reb+1ast