BNL Round 5 (Regular Season): Warriors lose to Magic in the game between Top 4 teams

BNL is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 5 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Bloemfontein. 4th placed host Warriors (0-2) were smashed by leader Magic (3-0) 75-53. Magic held Warriors to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Magic forced 36 Warriors turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Omphile Noko (175) stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners and Yanick Kasilembo chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Vusimuzi Sithole responded with 19 points and 6 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. Magic have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-0 record. Warriors at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Rhinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Johannesburg. Leader host Panthers (2-0) smashed 3rd placed Eagles (1-2) 82-50. Guard Benjamin Myburgh (185-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and Liam Reid-Laynes accounted for 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Jeremie Luvaika came up with 6 points and 14 rebounds for Eagles in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panthers keep a position of league leader, which they share with Marlins. Eagles at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Warriors - Magic 53-75

The game between Top Four teams took place in Bloemfontein. 4th placed host Warriors (0-2) were smashed by leader Magic (3-0) 75-53. Magic held Warriors to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Magic forced 36 Warriors turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Omphile Noko (175) stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners and Yanick Kasilembo chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Vusimuzi Sithole responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Galaletsang Masite scored 11 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. Magic have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 3-0 record. Warriors at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Rhinos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Magic: O.Noko 23+4reb+3ast, E.Ozabor 14+7reb+2ast, Y.Kasilembo 10+13reb+2ast, O.Matabane 9+3reb+1ast, K.Gumede 4+2reb+5ast, J.Tawengwa 4+2reb+1ast
Warriors: V.Sithole 19+6reb, G.Masite 11+3reb+2ast, K.Mahloane 6+8reb+1ast, J.Mashwabathi 5+11reb, U.Masinga 2+4reb, T.Siyoko 2

Panthers - Eagles 82-50

The game between Top Four teams took place in Johannesburg. Leader host Panthers (2-0) smashed 3rd placed Eagles (1-2) 82-50. Panthers held Eagles to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Panthers forced 26 Eagles turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Panthers brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Guard Benjamin Myburgh (185-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and center Liam Reid-Laynes (206-1998) accounted for 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Jeremie Luvaika came up with 6 points and 14 rebounds and Phenyo Gomba added 5 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Eagles in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panthers keep a position of league leader, which they share with Marlins. Eagles at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Panthers: B.Myburgh 22+7reb+10ast, L.Reid-Laynes 19+12reb+1ast, K.Romenoh 11+12reb+6ast, R.Barthis 8+4reb+1ast, P.Chimeremeze 8+7reb+3ast, S.Dzingwa 7+5reb+1ast
Eagles: O.Sekitla 10+4reb+1ast, L.Kasanda 9+2reb+1ast, J.Luvaika 6+14reb+3ast, M.Ntloko 6+8reb+1ast, P.Gomba 5+10reb+3ast, V.Mpolweni 5+2reb+2ast