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Smythfield Rockers upstage New Amsterdam Warriors in Berbice Basketball competition
Basketball action continued in the Berbice Basketball Association (BBA) First Division top Six Basketball competition sponsored by Ansa McAl Guyana Limited under its Mackeson Brand with one game on Friday on the Vryman’s Erven Basketball court.
In the intensely contested game Smythfield Rockers of New Amsterdam continued their winning ways with a hard fought 39-32 victory over top team New Amsterdam Warriors when the two teams locked horns in game two of the competition in an all New Amsterdam affair.
The game lived up to anticipation as the two top teams held tight using defence and counterattacking strategies to thwart their opponents.
The contest was a see saw affair throughout with the competition so intense that the scores were tied at the end of the first three quarters. It was not until the last quarter that the Rockers were able to sneak ahead as the Warriors fought with all of their resolve to regain control.
At the end of the first quarter the score was dead locked at seven apiece as both teams felt out each other with defence play. Both teams opened up more in the second segment, but were still locked at 17-17. The third did not produce much as the teams ended on 22-22 apiece.
The final session was hectic and which saw the most points being scored as both teams brought their best game to the fore; however the Rockers were superior in the end as the game ended 39-32 in their favour.
For Smythfield Rockers Randy Richardson poured in a game high 13 points. Richard Bowen with 10 points led the way for the Warriors
The competition continues today with New Amsterdam Warriors coming up against Fyrish Black Sharks in what is expected to be another keenly contested encounter.
The other teams participating in the competition are East Canje Knights, Rose Hall Town Jammers and New Amsterdam Prison.
At stake in the competition is $80,000 for the winner and $20,000 for the second placed team among other incentives. (Samuel Whyte)
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