BNL Round 4: Marlins hand first loss to Mountaineers

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mountaineers (1-1) in Cape on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Marlins (2-0) 61-56. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Marlins forced 28 Mountaineers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Bandile Nsele (187-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Sibusiso Cele (175) contributed with 12 points for the winners. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-91) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for Mountaineers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marlins maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Egoli Magic and T.Suns. Mountaineers at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with S.Panthers.
Panthers' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Eagles (0-2) 81-63. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Angolan Christian Kabasele (-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and Kabelo Kubayi who added 11 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side swingman Sanele Ngomane (187) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Panthers (1-1) left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with NC Zebras and L.Pride.

WC Mountaineers - KZ Marlins 56-61

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Mountaineers (1-1) in Cape on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Marlins (2-0) 61-56. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Marlins forced 28 Mountaineers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Bandile Nsele (187-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Sibusiso Cele (175) contributed with 12 points for the winners. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-91) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Lutho Skweyiya (165-0) added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Mountaineers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marlins maintains first position with 2-0 record, which they share with Egoli Magic and T.Suns. Mountaineers at the other side keep the second place with one game lost. They share the position with S.Panthers.
Top scorers:
KZ Marlins: B.Nsele 14+11reb+2ast, S.Cele 12+2reb+2ast, N.Ntombela 11+3reb+1ast, M.Luyanda 6+6reb+1ast, H.Maximilian 5+5reb+1ast, L.James 5+5reb+1ast
WC Mountaineers: S.Gabriel 12+13reb+2ast, S.Dzingwa 10+3reb, C.Nkosinathi 8+2reb+1ast, S.Lutho 8+6reb+3ast, K.Maclean 7+6reb, M.Asiphamandla 7+3reb+1ast

S.Panthers - NW Eagles 81-63

Panthers' fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Eagles (0-2) 81-63. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Panthers forced 25 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 71-54 including a 34-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. Eagles were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Angolan Christian Kabasele (-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and forward Kabelo Kubayi who added 11 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side swingman Sanele Ngomane (187) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Davison Chivero scored 19 points and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Panthers (1-1) left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with WC Mountaineers. Eagles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with NC Zebras and L.Pride.
Top scorers:
S.Panthers: C.Kabasele 20+8reb+2ast, B.Gleen 15+12reb+1ast, K.Kabelo 11+12reb+6ast, M.Mane 8+4reb+1ast, K.Thandokuhle 7+15reb, T.Mogotsi 7+8reb+1ast
NW Eagles: C.Davison 19+4reb+1ast, N.Sanele 14+10reb+1ast, S.Tryston 10+6reb, M.Thapelo 8+10reb+2ast, B.Andrian 7+3reb+1ast, F.Peace 3+8reb+1ast



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