BNL Round 5 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Rhinos over their close opponent Pride 56-53 on Sunday night. Pride was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Rhinos forced 35 Pride turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Pride helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. DR Congolese forward Claasen Badianyama orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Nathan Kayinda contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Cecil Nkwashu answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds for Pride. Pride's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rhinos maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with NW Eagles and FS Warriors. It was Pride's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
An interesting game for Windbreakers (3-1) which played road game in Bloemfontein against second-ranked Warriors (1-3). First ranked Windbreakers had an easy win 71-49. Lwazi Mapititza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Thuto Gaborone chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Job Mashwabathi (195) responded with 4 points and 18 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Windbreakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-1 record. Warriors lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with three games lost. They share it with NW Eagles and M.Rhinos.
An interesting game for Eagles (1-3) which played road game in Mbombela against their close opponent Rhinos (1-3). Second ranked Eagles had an easy win 92-63. Glory Kabange nailed 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. P Nkosi came up with 9 points and 15 rebounds for Rhinos in the defeat. Eagles maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with M.Rhinos and FS Warriors.
An interesting game for Windbreakers (3-1) which hosted in Port Elizabeth second-ranked Eagles (1-3). First ranked Windbreakers managed to get a 8-point victory 75-67. The best player for the winners was Thuto Gaborone who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Eagles' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Windbreakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-1 record. Eagles at the other side keep the second position with three games lost.
An interesting game for Warriors (1-3) which hosted in Bloemfontein their close opponent Pride (0-4). Second ranked Warriors managed to get a 6-point victory 64-58. Job Mashwabathi orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 15 rebounds. Warriors' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Warriors maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with NW Eagles and M.Rhinos. It was Pride's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.

FS Warriors - EC Windbreakers 49-71

An interesting game for Windbreakers (3-1) which played road game in Bloemfontein against second-ranked Warriors (1-3). First ranked Windbreakers had an easy win 71-49. Windbreakers held Warriors to an opponent 24.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Windbreakers forced 21 Warriors turnovers. Warriors were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Lwazi Mapititza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Botswana guard Thuto Gaborone (181-92) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Job Mashwabathi (195) responded with 4 points and 18 rebounds and guard Elias Galane scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Windbreakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-1 record. Warriors lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with three games lost. They share it with NW Eagles and M.Rhinos.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: M.Lwazi 13+12reb+1ast, D.Madikwa 11+2reb+1ast, W.Tyronne 10+3reb, T.Gaborone 9+9reb+4ast, W.Julian 8+8reb+1ast, S.Langa 8+4reb+1ast
FS Warriors: G.Elias 11+4reb+2ast, K.Mahloane 9+7reb, B.Pharela 7+3reb+1ast, B.Majola 5+3reb+1ast, L.Tladie 4+4reb+2ast, M.Job 4+18reb+3ast

M.Rhinos - NW Eagles 63-92

An interesting game for Eagles (1-3) which played road game in Mbombela against their close opponent Rhinos (1-3). Second ranked Eagles had an easy win 92-63. Eagles forced 25 Rhinos turnovers. Guard Glory Kabange nailed 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winning side and guard Sylvain Ndila accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. P Nkosi came up with 9 points and 15 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Claasen Badianyama added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Rhinos in the defeat. Eagles maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with M.Rhinos and FS Warriors.
Top scorers:
NW Eagles: K.Glory 33+6reb+1ast, N.Sylvain 16+12reb+2ast, L.Molobi 12+6reb+2ast, B.Kevin 10+6reb+4ast, M.Aubrey 8+6reb+2ast, N.Thato 6+9reb+2ast
M.Rhinos: K.Nathan 12+7reb+1ast, K.Graci 11+7reb+1ast, C.Tebogo 11+3reb+1ast, N.P 9+15reb+1ast, C.Badianyama 8+11reb+1ast, M.Sabelo 6+5reb+2ast

L.Pride - M.Rhinos 53-56

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Rhinos over their close opponent Pride 56-53 on Sunday night. Pride was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Rhinos forced 35 Pride turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Pride helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. DR Congolese forward Claasen Badianyama orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Nathan Kayinda contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Cecil Nkwashu answered with 9 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Kolawole Ayodele added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Pride. Pride's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rhinos maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with NW Eagles and FS Warriors. It was Pride's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
M.Rhinos: K.Nathan 14+8reb+2ast, C.Badianyama 14+12reb+2ast, N.Phumlani 10+7reb, N.P 6+2reb, K.Graci 4+5reb, S.Mxolisi 4+4reb+4ast
L.Pride: E.Masimini 11+1reb, S.Vlademir 10+5reb, N.Cecil 9+8reb+2ast, A.Kolawole 8+9reb, L.Johannes 5+4reb+2ast, M.Thomas 5+4reb+1ast

EC Windbreakers - NW Eagles 75-67

An interesting game for Windbreakers (3-1) which hosted in Port Elizabeth second-ranked Eagles (1-3). First ranked Windbreakers managed to get a 8-point victory 75-67. Windbreakers forced 26 Eagles turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Botswana guard Thuto Gaborone (181-92) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Lwazi Mapititza chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Aubrey Makwande produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and guard Sylvain Ndila added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Eagles players scored in double figures. Eagles' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Windbreakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-1 record. Eagles at the other side keep the second position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: T.Gaborone 17+5reb+5ast, R.Jobson 16+1reb+3ast, M.Lwazi 11+8reb+3ast, S.Langa 8+8reb+3ast, W.Tyronne 8+4reb+4ast, W.Julian 7+5reb
NW Eagles: N.Sylvain 16+9reb+1ast, L.Molobi 14+6reb+1ast, M.Aubrey 13+13reb+1ast, K.Glory 11+4reb+1ast, B.Kevin 9+6reb+4ast, P.Sphiwe 4+4reb+1ast

FS Warriors - L.Pride 64-58

An interesting game for Warriors (1-3) which hosted in Bloemfontein their close opponent Pride (0-4). Second ranked Warriors managed to get a 6-point victory 64-58. Warriors forced 30 Pride turnovers. Pride was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Job Mashwabathi (195) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 15 rebounds. Pharela Bokang contributed with 20 points and 5 steals for the winners. Warriors' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Cecil Nkwashu answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Panti Kalubi added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Pride. Warriors maintains second place with 1-3 record behind leader NC Zebras, which they share with NW Eagles and M.Rhinos. It was Pride's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
FS Warriors: B.Pharela 20+3reb+2ast, M.Job 9+15reb+1ast, T.Kagiso 7+3reb+2ast, K.Mahloane 6+7reb+1ast, N.Kwanele 6+4reb+4ast, K.Nicholas 5+1reb
L.Pride: A.Kolawole 13+5reb+2ast, K.Panti 13+9reb, N.Cecil 12+13reb, E.Masimini 8+3reb+2ast, S.Vlademir 5+6reb+2ast, P.Gabriel 3+6reb+1ast



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