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Smythfield Rockers defeat East Canje Knights in Anamayah Memorial Basketball

Jan 29, 2014 Sports

Play in the ongoing Anamaya Memorial Inter Club First Division Basketball competition for teams in East Berbice continued on Sunday last with one game played at the Smythfield Hard Court in New Amsterdam.
Smythfield Rockers outhustled East Canje Knights in a come from behind performance, eventually winning the contest by a comfortable 57-40 points margin. The two teams, who are in the final of the still to be played Mackeson Inter Club tournament (due since July last), went into the game with much to prove.
The Knights started at a fast pace keeping their more seasoned opponents at bay and by the end of the first quarter the Knights were looking good, establishing a comfortable 17-10 lead.
However, things took a turn in the second quarter with the Rockers steadying things and eventually surging ahead, scoring 16 points to the Knights’ seven to end the first half in the lead at 26-24.
The third quarter saw the Rockers using their experience to move further ahead as they consolidated for a 42-32 lead.
By the start of the last quarter the rocking Rockers were on the move and took full control having blunted the Knights’ armour with waves of attacks to end on the winning end, 57-40.
Top scoring for Smythfield Rockers was Jamal Felix with a game high 29 points while Neil Wills supported with 15 points. For Canje Knights Edmar Semple scored 16 points and Steve Roopnarine 10 points.
The competition is expected to continue on Sunday with Rose Hall Jammers opposing Fyrish Black Shark at Port Mourant Training Centre Court.  Jump ball is 16:00hrs.

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