BNL Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BNL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Mbombela was quite interesting. Magic played at the court of Rhinos. Magic defeated Rhinos 67-55 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Yanick Kasilembo who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Kwazi Gumede (191-1997) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Lehlohonolo Mhlongo produced 23 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used 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.
The game in Mbombela was also worth to mention about. Panthers played at the court of Rhinos. Panthers defeated Rhinos 79-68. Gabonese Kevin Romenoh (193-1986) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Prosper Chimeremeze contributed with 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Panthers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Thabo Sithole replied with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for Rhinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Rhinos - Magic 55-67

The game in Mbombela was quite interesting. Magic played at the court of Rhinos. Magic defeated Rhinos 67-55 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Yanick Kasilembo who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Kwazi Gumede (191-1997) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Lehlohonolo Mhlongo produced 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Vusi Sibeko (-1991) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used 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:
Rhinos: L.Mhlongo 23+7reb, V.Sibeko 8+11reb+1ast, H.Matusow 7+9reb+1ast, S.Zulu 6+2reb, T.Sithole 5+2reb+8ast, M.Khoza 4
Magic: K.Gumede 16+2reb+4ast, Y.Kasilembo 15+11reb+2ast, O.Noko 12+4reb+1ast, D.Lele 7+9reb+5ast, E.Ozabor 6+5reb+1ast, K.Makamu 4+7reb

Rhinos - Panthers 68-79

The game in Mbombela was also worth to mention about. Panthers played at the court of Rhinos. Panthers defeated Rhinos 79-68. Panthers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rhinos' 30. They outrebounded Rhinos 56-33 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Gabonese Kevin Romenoh (193-1986) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Prosper Chimeremeze contributed with 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Panthers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Thabo Sithole replied with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Thabo Gumede (180) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Rhinos. Four Rhinos players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rhinos: H.Matusow 14+6reb+1ast, T.Gumede 13+4reb+4ast, T.Sithole 11+6reb+8ast, L.Mhlongo 11+4reb+1ast, V.Sibeko 9+6reb, U.Mavuso 7+1reb+2ast
Panthers: K.Romenoh 20+10reb+2ast, S.Dzingwa 13+5reb+2ast, L.Reid-Laynes 9+5reb+1ast, K.Motsieloa 9+4reb+3ast, P.Chimeremeze 8+13reb+2ast, B.Myburgh 7+7reb+8ast