There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BNL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
First defeat of league's leader Magic against Marlins 59-57 was the most important game of the last round. KZ Marlins dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 24. KZ Marlins forced 22 Egoli Magic turnovers and outrebounded them 55-43 including 20 on the offensive glass. Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points and 21 rebounds. Tirivashe Gapara contributed with 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward Panashe Dumbu (200-2004) replied with 6 points and 10 rebounds for Egoli Magic. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Suns in Tshwane. Hosts were rolled over by Marlins 82-63. Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) scored 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Sifiso Gininda chipped in 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Gloire Disase responded with 24 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Tshwane S. - KZ Marlins 63-82The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of
Suns in Tshwane. Hosts were rolled over by
Marlins 82-63.
KZ Marlins dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to
Suns's 20.
KZ Marlins forced 25
Tshwane S. turnovers and outrebounded them
62-39 including a
43-25 advantage in defensive rebounds.
KZ Marlins players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks.
Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) scored 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and swingman
Sifiso Gininda (186-1998) chipped in 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four
Marlins players scored in double figures.
Gloire Disase responded with 24 points and the former international center
Somusa Mthembu (206-1992) scored 4 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:Tshwane S.: G.Disase 24+3reb+1ast, J.Makhubela 17+2reb+2ast, L.Makgalemele 7+4reb+4ast, S.Mthembu 4+16reb+2ast, N.Khumalo 3+2reb, H.Mandungu 2+7ast
KZ Marlins: T.Gapara 12+8reb+1ast, T.Hendricks 11+6reb+4ast, S.Gininda 11+13reb+1ast, S.Cele 11+7reb+3ast, L.Mazeka 8+3reb+4ast, J.Mahanga 8+1reb
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KZ Marlins - Egoli Magic 59-57First defeat of league's leader
Magic against
Marlins 59-57 was the most important game of the last round.
KZ Marlins dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to
Magic's 24.
KZ Marlins forced 22
Egoli Magic turnovers and outrebounded them
55-43 including 20 on the offensive glass.
Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points and 21 rebounds.
Tirivashe Gapara contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Forward
Panashe Dumbu (200-2004) replied with 6 points and 10 rebounds and
Richard Lubasi added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Egoli Magic. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:Egoli Magic: R.Lubasi 10+6reb+1ast, L.Gerdes 9+3reb+1ast, D.Lele 8+4reb+2ast, M.Geldenhuys 8+6reb, M.Ferrao 6+8reb, P.Dumbu 6+10reb+2ast
KZ Marlins: T.Gapara 10+12reb+3ast, B.Myburgh 9+3reb+3ast, S.Gilchrist 8+21reb, J.Mahanga 8, S.Jili 7+1reb, S.Gininda 6+7reb+1ast
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