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Devin Daly
Smart Belize H. - Verdes 74-73
Smart Belize held off Verdes to sweep the semifinal series. Hurricanes forced 21 Verdes turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. International guard Devin Daly (195-94, college: L.Superior) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Tyrie Orosco (196, college: Cent.Penn) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Kris Frazier (201, college: Peru St.) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Richard Troyer (196-84, college: Utah Valley) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Verdes: R.Troyer 22+6reb+1ast, K.Frazier 19+9reb+1ast, E.Usher 9+2reb+5ast, E.Itza 9+12reb+3ast, L.Louriano 8+2reb+1ast, A.Ortiz 6+5reb+1ast
Smart Belize H.: D.Daly 20+6reb+4ast, T.Orosco 16+8reb+2ast, E.Rene 13+5reb+5ast, A.Watters 7+5reb+7ast, T.Raheem 5+2ast, S.Fowler 4+1reb+1ast
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San Pedro T. - Dream Ballers 63-70
Dream Ballers outgunned San Pedro Tigersharks to force the decider. Dream Ballers outrebounded Tigersharks 47-36 including 33 on the defensive glass. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Delvon Henderson notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and international guard Edgar Mitchell (-93) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by center Martevuius Adams did not help to save the game for Tigersharks. International forward Jihad Wright (193-93, college: UNC Pembroke) added 22 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
San Pedro T.: A.Martevuius 23+9reb, J.Wright 22+6reb+3ast, G.Myvett 6+2reb+1ast, A.Edwards 6+2reb, T.Edwards 3, F.Arana 3+5reb+2ast
Dream Ballers: H.Delvon 20+11reb, E.Mitchell 16+7reb+7ast, D.Conorque 9+8reb+4ast, J.Kelly 9+3reb+1ast, M.Augustine 7+8reb, W.Frank 4+3reb
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