POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Nigel Jones
Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Belize City: Defenders (#6) and Hurricanes (#4). Defenders (2-2) won against visiting Hurricanes (2-2) 76-72. 25 personal fouls committed by Hurricanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Nigel Jones (201-90, college: Talladega) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Darwin Leslie (191-81) who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side international guard Devin Daly (195-94, college: L.Superior) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defenders moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Smart Belize H. Defenders is looking forward to face higher ranked Verdes (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will have a break next round.
Very significant was Dream Ballers' (#1, 4-1) victory against their biggest opponent Tigersharks (3-2) 79-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by international guard Daniel Conorque (193-91, college: Pima CC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and Edgar Mitchell supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds by the former international center Kurt Burgess (196-82) did not help to save the game for Tigersharks. Tigersharks' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Dream Ballers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. Tigersharks at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Dream Ballers will again play against league's second-placed Tigersharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tigersharks will have a break next round.
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Dream Ballers - San Pedro T. 79-66
Very significant was Dream Ballers' (#1, 4-1) victory against their biggest opponent Tigersharks (3-2) 79-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Dream Ballers forced 19 Tigersharks turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Tigersharks' players. Dream Ballers brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by international guard Daniel Conorque (193-91, college: Pima CC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Edgar Mitchell supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds by the former international center Kurt Burgess (196-82) did not help to save the game for Tigersharks. Center Martevuius Adams added 16 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Five Dream Ballers and four Tigersharks players scored in double figures. Tigersharks' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Dream Ballers have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-1 record. Tigersharks at the other side keep the second place with two games lost. Dream Ballers will again play against league's second-placed Tigersharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tigersharks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dream Ballers: D.Conorque 21+14reb+5ast, H.Delvon 17+11reb+1ast, E.Mitchell 14+5reb+11ast, J.Kelly 14+3reb+3ast, Q.Bowen 10+5reb+2ast, N.Casimiro 3+1ast
San Pedro T.: A.Martevuius 16+9reb, K.Burgess 11+14reb+3ast, K.Pollard 11+6reb+1ast, D.Valley 10+2reb, W.Pratt 9+6reb+2ast, F.Arana 3+4reb+2ast
gschID: 711089
Belize City D. - Smart Belize H. 76-72
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Belize City: Defenders (#6) and Hurricanes (#4). Defenders (2-2) won against visiting Hurricanes (2-2) 76-72. 25 personal fouls committed by Hurricanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Nigel Jones (201-90, college: Talladega) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Darwin Leslie (191-81) who added 17 points during the contest. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side international guard Devin Daly (195-94, college: L.Superior) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Tyrie Orosco (196, college: Cent.Penn) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defenders moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Smart Belize H. Defenders is looking forward to face higher ranked Verdes (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hurricanes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Belize City D.: D.Leslie 17+2reb+2ast, N.Jones 12+7reb+3ast, F.Louriano 11+3reb, E.Olivera 10+9reb+1ast, S.Crawford 8+3reb+3ast, M.Young 5+3reb+1ast
Smart Belize H.: D.Daly 19+8reb+6ast, T.Orosco 15+6reb+2ast, G.Lopez 13+4reb+6ast, A.Watters 12+2reb+1ast, T.Raheem 3+2reb, B.White 3+10reb+2ast
gschID: 711087
