BNL Round 4 of Regular Season

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 4 in BNL was guest Egoli Magic's (1-1) road victory over desperated WC Mountaineers (0-2) 54-53 on Saturday evening. WC Mountaineers were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Magic held Mountaineers to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Magic made 9 blocks. Forward Panashe Dumbu (200-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. point guard Siphumle Qanya (182-1993) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) produced 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Mountaineers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Egoli Magic left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with L.Pride. WC Mountaineers at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with S.Panthers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated leader Marlins delivered the third consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Mountaineers (0-2) 88-83 in Cape. Worth to mention a great performance of Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Sifiso Gininda contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) replied with 18 points and 4 assists for WC Mountaineers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KZ Marlins maintains first position with 3-0 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. WC Mountaineers at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with S.Panthers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




WC Mountaineers - Egoli Magic 53-54

The biggest surprise of round 4 in BNL was guest Egoli Magic's (1-1) road victory over desperated WC Mountaineers (0-2) 54-53 on Saturday evening. WC Mountaineers were very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Magic held Mountaineers to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Magic made 9 blocks. Forward Panashe Dumbu (200-2004) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. Point guard Siphumle Qanya (182-1993) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) produced 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Nkosinathi Chibi (178-1998) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Mountaineers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Egoli Magic left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with L.Pride. WC Mountaineers at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with S.Panthers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
WC Mountaineers: N.Chibi 14+4reb+3ast, S.Gabriel 10+7reb+4ast, C.Gabriel 7+3reb+1ast, N.Fanampe 6+10reb+1ast, L.Reid-Laynes 5+6reb+1ast, A.Mayi 5+3reb+1ast
Egoli Magic: P.Dumbu 18+13reb, S.Qanya 16+5reb+2ast, M.Ferrao 7+13reb+3ast, O.Noko 5+1ast, D.Lele 4+10reb, L.Gerdes 2+3reb

WC Mountaineers - KZ Marlins 83-88

Undefeated leader Marlins delivered the third consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Mountaineers (0-2) 88-83 in Cape. KZ Marlins had a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. WC Mountaineers were plagued by 35 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Storm Gilchrist (207-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Swingman Sifiso Gininda (186-1998) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Marlins players scored in double figures. The former international center Stephen Gabriel (205-1991) replied with 18 points and 4 assists and point guard Nkosinathi Chibi (178-1998) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for WC Mountaineers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KZ Marlins maintains first position with 3-0 record, which they share with M.Rhinos. WC Mountaineers at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with S.Panthers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
WC Mountaineers: S.Gabriel 18+4reb+4ast, N.Chibi 16+5reb+5ast, L.Reid-Laynes 10+11reb+2ast, C.Gabriel 9+2reb, T.Mvumbi 9+2reb, A.Mayi 7+5reb+1ast
KZ Marlins: S.Gilchrist 20+13reb, S.Gininda 18+5reb+2ast, T.Gapara 14+3reb+1ast, T.Hendricks 10+5reb+3ast, S.Cele 9+3reb+2ast, M.Ntombela 5+1reb