Da 3rd put away Avengers 82 to 78 in a very close but competitive game that had the crowd on its feet all night, as the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League tournament continued at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom. Photo: VINO

The victory puts Da 3rd 5-2, the same record now as the Avengers, favourites to join the Bayside Blazers,(5-1) who face the downward spiraling Pilipino tonight (Sunday 7.30pm). Photo: VINO

Ray D. Victor recorded another double finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds with 6 assists and 6 steals, Dion Blyden also doubled with 19 points and 12 rebounds as did Dillon Bernard with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Photo: VINO

For the Avengers, Travis A. Isaac notched 26 points with 17 rebounds, Shaheed Collins 14 points, Garvin Frett 12 and Kelcent Fulgence 11 with 10 rebounds. Photo: VINO

Last night’s final game saw Run It Red dent the playoff hopes of the Game Boys with a narrow 74-72 victory. Photo: VINO

For the Game Boys Michael Benjamin finished with 20 points, Kevin Bodkin 14 and Juron Jones 13. Photo: VINO

Tavon Phillips doubled with 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nigel Carey scored 14 points with 8 rebounds, Arthur Titley 11 points, 7 assists and Raheem Blyden 10 points. Photo: VINO

Action from the game between Run It Red and Game Boys. Photo: VINO

More action from the fast paced match-up. Photo: VINO

Also on Saturday And One got their win column ticking over beating the Spartans, 74-65. Photo: VINO

More action from And One versus Spartans last evening September 27, 2014. Photo: VINO

Da 3rd put away Avengers 82 to 78 in a very close but competitive game that had the crowd on its feet all night, as the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League tournament continued at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom.

Despite the big win for Da 3rd, during the fourth quarter of the game an internal argument started between a player Rushawn A. Johnson with the team Coach Garraway, which saw some heated exchanges over playing strategies causing the Coach Garraway to walk off the bench in frustration despite the fact that the team was ahead.

Johnson is said to be the team manager and did not play last night.

It remains unclear what started the heated exchange between the manager of Da 3rd Mr. Johnson and coach Garraway. Mr. Garraway is expected to return to the team as its head coach.

The victory puts Da 3rd 5-2, the same record now as the Avengers, favourites to join the Bayside Blazers, (5-1) who face the downward spiraling Pilipino tonight (Sunday 7.30pm).

Ray D. Victor recorded another double finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds with 6 assists and 6 steals, Dion Blyden also doubled with 19 points and 12 rebounds as did Dillon Bernard with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Dominic Ward added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals.

For the Avengers, Travis Isaac notched 26 points with 17 rebounds, Shaheed Collins 14 points, Garvin Frett 12 and Kelcent Fulgence 11 with 10 rebounds.

Also on Saturday And One got their win column ticking over beating the Spartans, 74-65. Jachoy Walwyn led the way to the first win of the season with a treble including 19 points, 14 rebounds and 12 steals. Dillon Etienne recorded 18 points with 12 rebounds, whilst for the Spartans, Kimron Telemaque finished with 15 points, Requan Fahie 12 with 19 rebounds and Jamoi Dagou 11 points and 11 steals.

Last night’s final game saw Run It Red dent the playoff hopes of the Game Boys with a narrow 74-72 victory. Tavon Phillips doubled with 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nigel Carey scored 14 points with 8 rebounds, Arthur Titley 11 points, 7 assists and Raheem Blyden 10 points.

For the Game Boys Michael Benjamin finished with 20 points, Kevin Bodkin 14 and Juron Jones 13.

On Friday the Warrias beat Real Tool, 101-73, with Kareem Clarence notching a massive 43 points and 19 rebounds, Shakeem Blackmore added 29 points with 13 rebounds and Joash Victor finished with a treble of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 18 assists.

For Real Tool, who remains the only team in the League without a win, Nathan Rodney picked up 21 points with 19 rebounds, Cedric King 19 points with 17 rebounds and Carlisle France 15 points with 14 rebounds.

Desert Storm beat the Young Stars, 103 – 69, led by Tyron Tyson’s 26 points and 15 rebound return. Jevonne Demming contributed 19 points, 8 steals, Terique Wattley 17 points and J’Kwon Frett 12 points and 11 assists.

For the Young Stars, Dwayne Stoutt scored 16 points with 9 rebounds, Tafari Winchester 13 points with 8 assists, Kaemoy Thomas 13 points and Malique Thomas 12 points and 13 rebounds.

The West Gunners also got their first win of the season with an 86-54 rout of the Pilipino, with Jahmali James notching 26 points. Keshawn Pope added 18 points with 8 rebounds, Delvin Leonard 16 points with 21 rebounds and Leasean Moses 11 points with 10 rebounds.

Juz Albar top scored for the Pilipino with 23 points and 8 rebounds, whilst Clark Santillan finished with 15 points and Allan Vergel 11.

Last Wednesday’s games saw wins for the Top Shottas, 91-80, over And One and the Knights who beat the Young Stars (snr.), 100-85.

Allison C. Leonard recorded a double for the Shottas of 20 points and 10 rebounds as did Houston Penn of the Knights with 17 points and 20 rebounds and Malique Thomas of the Young Stars with 18 points and 20 rebounds.

In the Junior Division action on Saturday the Junior Young Stars took a 1-0 Championship Series lead over the Junior West Gunners with a 35-34 victory. J’Moi Levons notched 12 points with 9 rebounds and Keanu Baker 7 points and 17 rebounds for the Stars, whilst Ajai Frett scored 9 points and Daundre Penn 8 for the West Gunners.

Schedule of upcoming games:

Sunday, 28 September 2014

5:00 pm  Jr. Champs Game 2

6:30 pm  Ruff House vs Young Stars 

7:30 pm  Bayside Blazers vs Pilipinos

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

6:30 pm Real Tool vs Warrias

8:00 pm Game Boyz vs Knights

Friday, 3 October 2014

6:30 pm And 1 vs ‎ Ruff House

8:00 pm Spartan vs West Gunners

9:30 pm Da 3rd vs Top Shottas

Saturday, 4 October 2014

Junior Championship

4:30 pm Jr. West Gunners vs Jr. Young Starz

6:00 pm Warrias vs Top Shottas

7:30 pm Bayside Blazers vs Run it Red

9:00 pm Talk Done vs Avengers

No games are scheduled for Sunday 5 October