BNL Round 7 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 7 was guest Windbreakers' (#5) easy road victory over desperated Eagles (0-5) 68-50 on Friday evening. Windbreakers held Eagles to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Eagles 52-33 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Julian Wright (196-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Ridwaan Jobson (180-1991) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Thapelo Mkhatshwa (185-1996) produced 22 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Windbreakers maintains fifth place with 1-4 record. It was Eagles' fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cape. Leader Mountaineers faced 3rd placed Magic. Host Mountaineers (5-0) defeated guests from Johannesburg (3-2) 74-57. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. Luthando Mpano contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Cameroonian swingman Dylan Lele (193-1997) answered with 24 points for Magic. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Mountaineers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Defending champion Magic keeps the third position with two games lost.
Undefeated leader Suns delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Warriors (0-4) 97-67 in Bloemfontein. It was a great evening for Emmanuel Shine who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Prince Dube responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Suns. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Warriors lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
S.Panthers crushed FS Warriors in Johannesburg 100-46. EC Windbreakers lost to undefeated WC Mountaineers at home 51-64. Winless NW Eagles were destroyed by KZ Marlins on the opponent's court 27-67.
The best stats of 7th round was 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals by Sibusiso Cele of KZ Marlins.

NW Eagles - EC Windbreakers 50-68

The biggest surprise of round 7 was guest Windbreakers' (#5) easy road victory over desperated Eagles (0-5) 68-50 on Friday evening. Windbreakers held Eagles to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Eagles 52-33 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Power forward Julian Wright (196-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Ridwaan Jobson (180-1991) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Thapelo Mkhatshwa (185-1996) produced 22 points and forward Nceba Mamabolo added 4 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Windbreakers maintains fifth place with 1-4 record. It was Eagles' fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
EC Windbreakers: R.Jobson 20+5reb, W.Julian 15+18reb+1ast, M.Olebogang 11+4reb+5ast, N.Hlumelo 7+4reb+3ast, G.Allister 5+12reb, W.Tyronne 4+5reb+1ast
NW Eagles: M.Thapelo 22+4reb, T.Mogakabe 9+1reb, T.Tebogo 8+5ast, N.Sanele 5+5reb+1ast, M.Nceba 4+7reb+4ast, K.Rakhudu 2+4reb

FS Warriors - Tshwane S. 67-97

Undefeated leader Suns delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Warriors (0-4) 97-67 in Bloemfontein. Suns forced 24 Warriors turnovers and outrebounded them 48-28 including 22 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for DR Congolese power forward Emmanuel Shine (199-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds. Gabonese guard Gleen Bidza helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Suns players scored in double figures. At the losing side Prince Dube responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and center Khotso Mahloane (199-1992) scored 13 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Suns. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Warriors lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tshwane S.: S.Emmanuel 28+15reb+2ast, B.Gleen 18+5reb+1ast, S.Qanya 15+2ast, D.Whitbread 12+4reb+3ast, N.Omphile 10+3reb, J.Bantaleka 6+1reb+1ast
FS Warriors: D.Prince 18+10reb+2ast, R.Tumelo 15+1reb+2ast, K.Mahloane 13+4reb+1ast, V.Nkazimulo 9+4reb, J.Thato 6+1reb+2ast, N.Kwanele 3

WC Mountaineers - Egoli Magic 74-57

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Cape. Leader Mountaineers faced 3rd placed Magic. Host Mountaineers (5-0) defeated guests from Johannesburg (3-2) 74-57. Mountaineers dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 30. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Luthando Mpano (180-1995) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Mountaineers players scored in double figures. Cameroonian swingman Dylan Lele (193-1997) answered with 24 points and Mthokozisi Masondo (200-1998) added 6 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Magic. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mountaineers have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Defending champion Magic keeps the third position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
WC Mountaineers: S.Gabriel 22+6reb, L.Mpano 14+5reb+3ast, M.Ferrao 11+8reb+2ast, S.Benge 10+5reb, F.Neo 6+2reb+2ast, M.Benjamin 5+3reb+1ast
Egoli Magic: L.Dylan 24+3reb+2ast, M.Thibi 12+1ast, M.Mthokozisi 6+14reb, M.Misava 5+1reb, B.Lesego 4+5reb, L.Bassie 2+4reb

FS Warriors - S.Panthers 46-100

There was no surprise in Bloemfontein where bottom-ranked Warriors (0-4) were crushed by third ranked Panthers (2-2) 100-46 on Friday. Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Warriors' 32. They outrebounded Warriors 41-22 including 18 on the offensive glass. Panthers shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. It was a great evening for swingman Sicelo Dzingwa (195-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Guard Mbulelo Ntshingana (185-1985) helped adding 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Panthers players scored in double figures. At the losing side Prince Dube responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and center Khotso Mahloane (199-1992) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Panthers maintains third place with 2-2 record having just two points less than leader WC Mountaineers. Warriors lost their fourth game in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
S.Panthers: S.Dzingwa 18+4reb+3ast, P.Dyvonne 14+2reb+2ast, M.Junior 14+2reb+3ast, C.Mukuni 13+9reb, M.Misheck 12+7reb, M.Ntshingana 12+7reb+4ast
FS Warriors: D.Prince 15+8reb, R.Tumelo 11+3reb+1ast, K.Mahloane 9+7reb+1ast, V.Nkazimulo 4, G.Elias 4, G.Thabo 3+1ast

EC Windbreakers - WC Mountaineers 51-64

No shocking result in a game in Port Elizabeth where leader Mountaineers (5-0) defeated 5th ranked Windbreakers (1-4) 64-51 on Friday. Mountaineers forced 21 Windbreakers turnovers. It was a great evening for naturalized Portuguese forward Miguel Ferrao (205-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) helped adding 10 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Olebogang Matabane responded with 14 points and 7 steals and Ridwaan Jobson (180-1991) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Mountaineers. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Windbreakers at the other side keep the fifth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
WC Mountaineers: M.Ferrao 27+1reb, M.Asiphamandla 13+4reb+1ast, S.Gabriel 10+12reb+1ast, M.Benjamin 5+3reb+1ast, S.Benge 3+10reb+2ast, L.Gabriel 2+4reb
EC Windbreakers: M.Olebogang 14+3reb+3ast, R.Jobson 13+3reb, J.Giovanni 6+4reb, M.Athenkosi 6+2reb+1ast, G.Allister 4+9reb, N.Hlumelo 4+5reb+3ast

KZ Marlins - NW Eagles 67-27

Very expected game in Kwazulu where bottom-ranked Eagles (0-5) were rolled over by second ranked Marlins (4-1) 67-27 on Friday. Marlins held Eagles to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Marlins forced 27 Eagles turnovers. It was a great evening for point guard Sibusiso Cele (175) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Swingman Sifiso Gininda (186-1998) helped adding 10 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side forward Nceba Mamabolo responded with 2 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Sanele Ngomane (187) scored 2 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Marlins. They maintain second place with 4-1 record having just one point less than leader WC Mountaineers. Eagles lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
KZ Marlins: G.Sifiso 10+7reb+2ast, B.Nsele 10+6reb+1ast, M.Jacques 9+6reb, S.Cele 9+7reb+4ast, J.Lungelo 7, M.Ntombela 5+2reb+2ast
NW Eagles: T.Mogakabe 6+2reb, M.Thapelo 5+1reb+1ast, A.James 4+6reb, M.Hlologelo 4+1reb, N.Sanele 2+7reb+1ast, N.Thato 2+3reb



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