National League Round 4 (Regular Season): Lions lose their first game against Sol Blazers

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lions (3-1) in Grand Cayman on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Sol Blazers (5-0) 74-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lions. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Samuel OGarro (195-1988, college: Eckerd) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Canadian forward Justin Golob (190) who added 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. Undefeated Sol Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion Lions keep the second place with one game lost. Sol Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lions' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in George Town to the arena Michelob Ultra.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from George Town: Lions (#2) and U17 (#3). Lions (3-1) smashed visiting U17 (1-2) by 25 points 90-65. The winners were led by the former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) who scored that evening 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and Daniel Quinland supported him with 32 points. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by Jovan Bevans did not help to save the game for U17. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Sol Blazers. U17 at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Lions' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in George Town to the arena Michelob Ultra.
National League top team - Sol Blazers (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Pilipinas SK (1-3) in Grand Cayman 93-78. Tarik Smith-James fired 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. Cris Luntayao produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Undefeated Sol Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser Pilipinas SK keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with IRG Astros. Sol Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pilipinas SK will play against Coca Cola (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 winless Coca Cola was destroyed by Michelob Ultra on the opponent's court 97-51.



Sol Blazers - Pilipinas SK 93-78

National League top team - Sol Blazers (5-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Pilipinas SK (1-3) in Grand Cayman 93-78. Sol Blazers forced 19 Pilipinas SK turnovers. Canadian point guard Tarik Smith-James (183) fired 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists for the winners. The former international guard Samuel OGarro (195-1988, college: Eckerd) chipped in 24 points. Cris Luntayao produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Christian Corpus added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Pilipinas SK players scored in double figures. Sol Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Loser Pilipinas SK keeps the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with IRG Astros. Sol Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pilipinas SK will play against Coca Cola (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sol Blazers: T.Smith-James 36+3reb+4ast, O.Samuel 24+4reb+3ast, J.Welds 10+10reb+3ast, J.Golob 7+7reb+7ast, B.Villamor 6+1reb, S.Dyke 2+1reb
Pilipinas SK: L.Cris 19+9reb+5ast, C.Christian 18+12reb+1ast, B.Eugene 17+7reb+4ast, N.Melland 16+3reb+2ast, U.Romulus 6+3reb+1ast, B.Jan 2+5reb+3ast

Michelob Ultra - Coca Cola 97-51

Very expected game in George Town where bottom-ranked Coca Cola (0-2) was crushed by third ranked Michelob Ultra (2-2) 97-51 on Monday. Michelob Ultra dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Coca Cola's 32. Michelob Ultra forced 28 Coca Cola turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 0 passes made by Coca Cola's players. Forward Brad Lansdell (193) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Joanki Montero-Espinal chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Michelob Ultra players scored in double figures. Michael Jacaban produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and guard Christian Vivit added 8 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Michelob Ultra maintains third position with 2-2 record having four points less than leader Sol Blazers. Loser Coca Cola still closes the standings with two games lost. Michelob Ultra's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from George Town Lions.
Top scorers:
Michelob Ultra: B.Lansdell 34+15reb+7ast, B.Ebanks 25+1reb, J.Montero-Espinal 14+13reb+6ast, A.Latham 11+5reb+2ast, J.Winton 7+1reb+1ast, J.Ebanks-Brown 4+5reb+4ast
Coca Cola: J.Michael 29+10reb, V.Christian 8+12reb, C.Ryan 5+6reb, R.Pascual 4+2reb, M.Dardian 3+8reb, A.Jeff 2+5reb

Sol Blazers - Lions 74-56

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Lions (3-1) in Grand Cayman on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Sol Blazers (5-0) 74-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lions. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Samuel OGarro (195-1988, college: Eckerd) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Canadian forward Justin Golob (190) who added 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Sol Blazers players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and forward Philip Webb (203, college: Master's) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Sol Blazers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending champion Lions keep the second place with one game lost. Sol Blazers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lions' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in George Town to the arena Michelob Ultra.
Top scorers:
Sol Blazers: O.Samuel 23+13reb+1ast, J.Welds 15+4reb, J.Golob 14+13reb+5ast, T.Smith-James 12+2reb+2ast, A.Thompson 10+7reb+4ast, S.Dyke 0
Lions: N.Jerome 25+13reb+1ast, W.Philip 11+7reb, W.Curtis 6+9reb+1ast, P.Damion 4+3reb, C.Justin 3+6reb+1ast, Q.Daniel 3+1reb

Lions - U17 90-65

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from George Town: Lions (#2) and U17 (#3). Lions (3-1) smashed visiting U17 (1-2) by 25 points 90-65. Lions dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to U17's 46. They outrebounded U17 48-36 including 36 on the defensive glass. Lions players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by U17's players. The winners were led by the former international forward Jerome Narcisse (193-1987, college: SWOSU) who scored that evening 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Daniel Quinland supported him with 32 points. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by Jovan Bevans did not help to save the game for U17. Mason Miller added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Sol Blazers. U17 at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Lions' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in George Town to the arena Michelob Ultra.
Top scorers:
Lions: D.Quinland 32+1reb+2ast, J.Narcisse 20+8reb+9ast, C.Wilson 18+12reb+2ast, A.Buttrum 8+1reb+1ast, D.Powell 6+10reb+2ast, P.Webb 6+16reb+5ast
U17: B.Jovan 21+12reb, M.Mason 11+6reb+5ast, M.Dru 9+5reb+1ast, S.Dimitri 6+5reb+1ast, L.Adrian 6+4reb, S.Treyshawn 6