BEBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Dream Ballers defeat Kings in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of bottom-ranked City Kings (0-3) to fourth ranked Dream Ballers (3-2) 94-92 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Kevon Laurie who added 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Nisani Mendez responded with 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Dream Ballers moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Kings still closes the standings with three games lost. Dream Ballers are looking forward to face Suns (#6) in the next round. Kings will play against Thunderbolts in Belize City and hope to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (2-2) against fourth ranked Dream Ballers (3-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Dream Ballers in a tough game in Dangriga 62-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panthers. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The winners were led by forward Kevon Laurie who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and Deshawn Brackett supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Marquis Cunningham (208-1995, college: UAPB) did not help to save the game for Panthers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dream Ballers moved-up to second place. Panthers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Western Ballaz and Thunderbolts. Dream Ballers will play against Suns (#6) in the next round. Panthers will play against the league's leader Tiger Sharks in San Pedro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Tiger Sharks' (#1, 4-0) victory against 3rd ranked Western Ballaz (2-2) 80-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Western Ballaz. Malik Hunt fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Dennis Flowers III produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Tiger Sharks have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Western Ballaz keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Panthers and Thunderbolts. Tiger Sharks will meet at home Panthers (#5) in the next round. Western Ballaz will have a break next round.




Western Ballaz - Tiger Sharks 75-80

Very significant was Tiger Sharks' (#1, 4-0) victory against 3rd ranked Western Ballaz (2-2) 80-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Western Ballaz. American Malik Hunt (206-1997, college: Campbellsville) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. The former international Brian White (196-1995, college: Wesley) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. American guard Dennis Flowers III (188-2001, college: ACU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Darnell Oden added 20 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Tiger Sharks and four Western Ballaz players scored in double figures. Tiger Sharks have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Western Ballaz keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Panthers and Thunderbolts. Tiger Sharks will meet at home Panthers (#5) in the next round. Western Ballaz will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Western Ballaz: D.Oden 20+11reb, D.Flowers III 15+14reb+4ast, A.Nicholas 14+4reb+2ast, J.Ciego 13+10reb+1ast, A.Allison 6+3reb+2ast, K.Palacio 4+11reb+1ast
Tiger Sharks: K.Rowland 19+4reb+3ast, M.Hunt 18+13reb+2ast, T.Griffith 12+10reb, B.White 12+15reb+1ast, F.Arana 10+15reb+3ast, D.Daly 7+3reb+1ast

Kings - Dream Ballers 92-94

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of bottom-ranked City Kings (0-3) to fourth ranked Dream Ballers (3-2) 94-92 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Kevon Laurie who added 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Five Dream Ballers players scored in double figures. At the losing side Nisani Mendez responded with 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Brandon Flowers (196-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Dream Ballers moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Kings still closes the standings with three games lost. Dream Ballers are looking forward to face Suns (#6) in the next round. Kings will play against Thunderbolts in Belize City and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kings: N.Mendez 40+6reb+2ast, B.Flowers 21+13reb+2ast, J.Lopez 10+7reb+9ast, S.Pratt 8+11reb+2ast, E.Ariola 4+2reb+1ast, J.McKenzie 4+4reb+5ast
Dream Ballers: D.Brackett 20+8reb+7ast, D.Conorque 15+5reb+1ast, R.Thurton 15+3reb, K.Laurie 14+13reb, E.Mitchell 12+3reb+4ast, A.Flowers 7+9reb

Dream Ballers - Panthers 69-62

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (2-2) against fourth ranked Dream Ballers (3-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Dream Ballers in a tough game in Dangriga 62-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Panthers. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Dream Ballers dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers' 26. Dream Ballers forced 28 Panthers turnovers. The winners were led by forward Kevon Laurie who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and American Deshawn Brackett (178-2001) supported him with 20 points. Four Dream Ballers players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Marquis Cunningham (208-1995, college: UAPB) did not help to save the game for Panthers. Guard Chance Leslie added 16 points and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dream Ballers moved-up to second place. Panthers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Western Ballaz and Thunderbolts. Dream Ballers will play against Suns (#6) in the next round. Panthers will play against the league's leader Tiger Sharks in San Pedro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panthers: M.Cunningham 17+13reb+3ast, C.Leslie 16+3reb+5ast, G.Sorensen 8+6reb+1ast, L.Young 6+1reb, K.Cumberbatch 6+5reb, J.White 5
Dream Ballers: D.Brackett 20+4reb+2ast, K.Laurie 15+13reb+2ast, E.Wade 12+4reb+2ast, E.Mitchell 11+4reb+3ast, A.Flowers 6+10reb, Q.Bowen 4+2reb+1ast