A near double-double by Danny Danny Huffor helped Glasgow Rocks bounce back from successive losses and post an important 72-64 success against play-off rivals One Health Sharks Sheffield.
Danny Huffor scored 19 points and pulled down 9 rebounds at Kelvin Hall to inflict a fifth league loss of the season on the Sharks.
The hosts started strongly with eight of the first ten points in the contest which gave them some early confidence and while Sharks tied the game up shortly before a dunk by Justin Dobbins put them 14-12 in front, Rocks finished the period as they started.
A triple by Gareth Murray helped them to a 19-16 first quarter lead and when Danny Huffor scored five points in a row early in the second period, the Rocks found themselves with an eight point advantage.
However, the Sharks then tightened their grip defensively by holding their hosts scoreless for almost six minutes and also posted a 12-0 run to move in front.
Thankfully for home fans, Deaundre Cranston finally broke the drought and with Mychal Green and Danny Huffor sharing eight points during the last 90 seconds of the half, Rocks held a slender 34-32 advantage heading to the locker rooms.
Both teams continued their struggle for supremacy during the third quarter and it was still the Rocks who prevailed at 51-47 heading into the final quarter where they would eventually make a decisive break.
Still in control at 63-56 with four minutes remaining, the hosts scored seven points without reply and that effectively sealed the win - despite being without the services of experienced duo Sterling Davis and EJ Harrison.
At least the Coach Davis will have gleaned satisfaction from seeing his side win again having lost three of their last four games and it was a solid and efficient contribution by Deaundre Cranston which went a long way to securing victory.
Nathan Reinking top scored in the game with 21 points for the losing team while Mike Tuck claimed a double-double of 10 points and 16 rebounds.
Posted on 31 December, 2011 Courtesy of: www.glasgowrocks.co.uk
Scotland gets ready for exhibition series versus Luxembourg - May 16, 2013
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The Scottish National Team is getting ready for the upcoming exhibition series versus Luxembourg. Twelve players will travel to Luxembourg on Friday. The line-up the London Olympic Games participant Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne). Scotland will play three friendly games against Luxembourg in Bertrage. The opening game is scheduled for Friday [read more]
The Scottish National Team is getting ready for the upcoming exhibition series versus Luxembourg. Twelve players will travel to Luxembourg on Friday. The line-up the London Olympic Games participant Kieron Achara (208-PF-83, agency: Two Points, college: Duquesne). Scotland will play three friendly games against Luxembourg in Bertrage. The opening game is scheduled for Friday. The roster for the series is as follows:
Portlethen Panthers claimed the Chairmans Men trophy with a 89-65 victory over West Lothian Wolves in Saturdays final.
After a tight opening period, Portlethen established a lead in the latter stages of the 2nd Quarter on the back of some long range shooting and West Lothian were unable to fight their way back into the game. Courtesy of: http://www.basketballscotland.co.uk [read more]
Portlethen Panthers claimed the Chairmans Men trophy with a 89-65 victory over West Lothian Wolves in Saturdays final.
After a tight opening period, Portlethen established a lead in the latter stages of the 2nd Quarter on the back of some long range shooting and West Lothian were unable to fight their way back into the game. Courtesy of: http://www.basketballscotland.co.uk
Kings secure Senior Men Play Off in final thriller - Apr 29, 2013
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City of Edinburgh Kings emulated their female club-mates by securing a Cup and Play-Off Double in a nail-biting 68-66 victory over League Champions Clark Eriksson Fury.
With the game tied entering the closing stages, Edgars Rekis (200-F-84), in what may well be his final game for the Kings, made two free throws with 18 seconds remaining to edge Edinburgh ahead. Despite Furys best efforts to send the game to overtime, Kings held out to take the trophy [read more]
City of Edinburgh Kings emulated their female club-mates by securing a Cup and Play-Off Double in a nail-biting 68-66 victory over League Champions Clark Eriksson Fury.
With the game tied entering the closing stages, Edgars Rekis (200-F-84), in what may well be his final game for the Kings, made two free throws with 18 seconds remaining to edge Edinburgh ahead. Despite Furys best efforts to send the game to overtime, Kings held out to take the trophy. Courtesy of: http://www.basketballscotland.co.uk
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