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Round 4

Baxter Bogans vs. Lewisham Wombats

The wombats came on a high after making it through to the ABBL finals series, and were heavily tipped to win this match. This game came down to the strength inside of the wombats C, Kremer who top scored with 31 points in his 39 minutes. The other telling factor was the bogans struggled to keep hold of the ball and execute cleanly, with the team turning it over 14 times to their 12 assists. However they were able to keep it relatively close despite their sloppy ball handling, largely thanks to the efficiency of PF, Castaldo, and his 9-13 shooting for 26 points.

Final Score: Baxter Bogans vs. Lewisham Wombats 93 - 107 (42320165)

3 votes – Lewisham Wombats - Shachaf Kremer – 31 points, 13-24 Fg, 13 rebounds, 6 OR’s

2 votes – Baxter Bogans - Giovanni Castaldo – 26 points, 9-13 FG, 14 rebounds

1 vote – Lewisham Wombats – Hahi Bin Awang – 20 points, 7-12 FG, 5-6 FT, 9 assists



Whitebeard vs. Western Titans

This merely a formality as one of the strongest teams in Australia, vented some frustration after being knocked out of the ABBL playoffs, and unfortunately it was the Titans who were stuck in their path. The pirates dominated 3 of the 4 quarters, as their Base Offense gave all their players and opportunity to beat up on the weaker Titans. A polished all-round performance, with 7 Whitebeard players scoring multiple digits. While the Titans patient offense allowed SG Gaggini to put himself in consideration for a vote.

Final Score: Whitebeard vs. Western Titans 109 - 74 (42320163)

3 votes – Whitebeard - Igli Magliacane – 20 points, 10-16 FG, 12 rebounds, 4 assists

2 votes – Whitebeard - José Forastero – 11 points, 15 rebounds, 6 OR’s, 6 assists

1 vote – Western Titans - Marino Gaggini – 33 points



Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Monkey Business

This game was over at the half when the Monkey’s meant business and lead by 17 and extended it to 26 after 3 quarters. Woody Harrelson’s lads just didn’t have the depth to run with the apes. The only players that looked like making an impact for BHB were Bergman and Kuman, with the other 3 providing no spark whatsoever. 88 shots to 84 tells us that they had no such problems making opportunities, but the execution was lacking.

Final Score: Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Monkey Business 77 - 96 (42320168)

3 votes – Monkey Business - Vladimir Nikolov – 26 points, 10-15 FG, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

2 votes – Billy Hoyles Boys - Maciej Kuman – 32 points, 20 rebounds, 6 OR’s

1 vote – Monkey Business - Olgierd Radoń – 14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals

SmeltzTroopers vs. Slam !

So the soon to be bot SmeltzTroopers claim another unfortunate victim before they lose all their players. Had PTE not disappeared from BB this would have been a very anticipated matchup as both teams have moved to the ABBL after championships in their respective division 2’s. Despite knowing what tactics the Troopers were going to play, Slam were level with a quarter to go and capitulated beyond imagination losing the last by 17 and thus the match by the same margin. At SG is where the damage was done with Traina shooting 13-22 for the Troopers, while his direct opponent Klaar, shot a woeful 1-12 with 0-6 from downtown.

Final Score: SmeltzTroopers vs. Slam ! 99 - 82 (42320166)

3 votes – SmeltzTroopers – Sandro Traina – 29 points, 13-22 FG

2 votes – Slam! - Paolo Paranaense – 26 points, 19 rebounds, 8 OR’s

1 vote – SmeltzTroopers - David Salas – 17 points, 8-12 FG, 12 rebounds



Gisborne Gladiators vs. Viral Infections

To be honest this wasn’t expected to be close, with the Infections only having 3 players to speak of, compared to a decent Gladiators lineup. However the sales of Terroso and Sznajder just before the match, all of a sudden turned this into the closest West match of the week. For 36 minutes the Gladiators held strong and looked the goods, however another last quarter collapse by a side has cost them a win this week. The Gladiators lead by 12 heading into the last. But scoring only 12 points in the last sealed their fate.

Final Score: Gisborne Gladiators vs. Viral Infections 84 - 87 (42320164)

3 votes – Viral Infections - Miguel Bernardino – 41 points, 18-28 FG, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

2 votes – Gisborne Gladiators – Igor Zakharov – 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

1 vote – Gisborne Gladiators – Jay Cornelius – 13 points, 6-8 FG, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks



All-Sorts vs. TEAM LORDY

These two have a great rivalry going and we are always promised a close game when they meet. This was no exception, with nothing separating them at the half. Lordy grabbed a two basket lead heading into the last, but it wasn’t going to be enough as the All-Sorts rallied and walked away with a handy ‘W’, leaving Lordy at the foot of the table with the Gladiators. Strangely Lordy threw 5 different opponents at Mendez and still couldn’t stop him from getting it done. Lol

Final Score: All-Sorts vs. TEAM LORDY 107 - 100 (42320167)

3 votes – All-Sorts – Mamerto Mendez – 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists

2 votes – All-Sorts - Tuomas Uusimäki – 34 points, 15-24 FG, 4-5 3FG

1 vote – TEAM LORDY – Ross Underwood – 46 points, 14-44 FG, 5 assists

West Season 7 MVP Leaderboard (after 4 rounds)

10 - Igli Magliacane WB

9 - Paolo Paranaense SLM

7 - David Salas SAS

6 - Chang-Kyum Park BAX
6 - Aggelos Panagiotopoulos LEW
6 - Alejandro Ascariz SLM

5 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL
5 - Shachaf Kremer LEW
5 - Vladimir Nikolov MON
5 - Ross Underwood TL
5 - Tommaso Rusconi WB

4 - Durk Renaud BAX
4 - Maciej Kuman BHB
4 - Dimitris Patziaras MON
4 - Shi Deguang MON
4 - Ky Smeltz SAS
4 - Sandro Traina SAS
4 - Joachim Calzado WB

3 - Mamerto Mendez ALL
3 - Mai Chongzheng BHB
3 - Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS
3 - Roger Zacaroli SLM
3 - Miguel Bernardino VIR
3 - Bento Filho WES

2 - Giovanni Castaldo BAX
2 - Lui Shee Chong BHB
2 - Mark Edwards BHB
2 - Igor Zakharov GIS
2 - Marco Manara MON
2 - Vittorio Lunardi SAS
2 - José Forastero WB
2 - Pablo Lobato WES

1 - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL
1 - Donats Lopinš BAX
1 - Zvezdan Ðordević BAX
1 - Jay Cornelius GIS
1 - Leslie Gafa LEW
1 - Jackson Goodall LEW
1 - Hahi Bin Awang LEW
1 - Olgierd Radoń MON
1 - Dominikus Möllerherm SAS
1 - David Mugione SLM
1 - Zenon Miąsik VIR
1 - Marino Gaggini WB
1 - Uditi Samdup WES

Gaps are beginning to appear and it's early days yet. Magliacane has been the 'go-to' man for Whitebeard this season and likewise Paranaense for Slam!. Salas is in the hunt at the moment, however will not be able to take the title with his team going bot.

Last edited by MrGoodKat at 2/9/2012 2:01:18 AM

Round 5

All-Sorts vs. Lewisham Wombats

Start of the new Buzzerbeater season, both teams are raring to go. All-Sorts management haven't made any changes. While on the other hand, the Wombats management have made drastic changes after a stinging defeat in the ABBL championship against WA IS A DUMP by cutting their youngsters in favour of already developed experience players.

While looking at the game itself, All-Sorts didn't have much trouble matching the Wombats up till three quarter time. However the Wombats stepped up another gear and took the game to a whole new level in the fourth as they sped away to victory. Who knew Wombats are that fast?

Final score: All-Sorts vs. Lewisham Wombats 105 - 125 (42320172)

3 votes - Lewisham Wombats - Jackson Goodal - 41 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
Massive final quarter with 16 points!

2 votes - All-Sorts - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor - 18 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists
With one of the longest names in Australia, Mohd Syamsuri kept the team in the game but didn't score in the final quarter with only 4 boards and 3 assists.

1 vote - Lewisham Wombats - Shachaf Kremer - 21 points, 15 rebounds
Impressive long range display from the Wombats big man, gunning 3-3 beyond the arc.


Baxter Bogans vs. Whitebeard

The Bogans looking to snap the Whitebeards unbeaten run. The Bogans getting the better of the Whitebeards in the first half winning both quarters by two points. However the second half was a different story all together with the Whitebeards rallying together and winning comfortably by 56-38.

Final score: Baxter Bogans vs. Whitebeard 80 - 94 (42320170)

3 votes - Whitebeard - Joachim Calzado - 12 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
Impressive defensive role restricting the Bogan's guards to poor shooting and ball movement.

2 votes - Baxter Bogans - Giovanni Castaldo - 24 points, 10 rebounds
Dangerous all night. Surprised the Bogans didn't go to him more with his shooting of 10-11. Although could have been better in defence.

1 vote - Whitebeard - Tommaso Rusconi - 22 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Stepped it up in the second half with better offence and defence.


Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Slam !

Newly promoted ABBL Slam looking to show exactly why they belong in the ABBL after dominating most of D2 last season. However the Billy Hoyles Boys weren't going to allow a youngin to push them around as they look to enforce the ABBL rules. While Coachnoodles boys in the end prevailed by overpowering Slam on the scoreboard, but Slam made a statement by showing their physical play injuring two of the Noodles boys Edwards and Chongzheng.

Final score: Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Slam ! 111 - 102 (42320173)

3 votes - Slam ! - Paolo Paranaense - 38 points, 14 rebounds
Difficult decision for the three votes but an all round team performance by the Billy Hoyles Boys meant that the only standout during the game came from Slam's big man. Also had 4 turnovers and not too flashy in defence or on the boards either against Astaman.

2 votes - Billy Hoyles Boys - Yahya Astaman - 24 points, 17 rebounds
New Indonesian recruit had an impressive outing showcasing his big man skills. However much is to be done as he struggled defensively all night against Paranaense.

1 vote - Billy Hoyles Boys - Dominic De wolf - 22 points, 11 rebounds
The other Belgium recruit had similar numbers but fair slightly better against recently transferred foul prone Mugione.

Western Titans vs. Gisborne Gladiators

The Titans was devasted after having the best record in division 2.4 but only found themselves bowing out in the semis. They will be looking amends this new Buzzerbeater season. While on the other hand, the Gladiators are slowly trotting along in division three still training their highly talented youngsters.

The game was one sided as expected as the Titans didn't have much trouble to account for against the Gladiators.

Final score: Western Titans vs. Gisborne Gladiators 101 - 79 (42320169)

3 votes - Western Titans - Norbert Carey - 19 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists
Fantastic all round display in just 24 minutes.

2 votes - Western Titans - Pablo Lobato - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Restricted his direct opponent who shot a poor 1-11 for the night.

1 vote - Western Titans - Bento Filho - 14 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks
Had the usual double double game.


SmeltzTroopers vs. Viral Infections

Soon to be bot SmeltzTroopers are still inflicting pain on their opponents as easily accounted for the Viral Infections.

Final score: SmeltzTroopers vs. Viral Infections 120 - 92 (42320171)

3 votes - SmeltzTroopers - David Salas - 30 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
No coach? No worries! Salas handled the game without any problems.

2 votes - SmeltzTroopers - Mati Sadeh - 12 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists
Had Miasik struggling shooting wise all night who shot an appalling 12-41.

1 vote - Viral Infections - Miguel Bernardino - 34 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
The only player in the Infections side to play good bball.


Monkey Business vs. TEAM LORDY

Easily game of the week in the West! After setting a play by the coach, with 12 seconds left at the fourth quarter the Monkeys risked a deep 3 point shot and somehow Nikolov made it tying the game up. Tsurkan responded by taking the final shot. This was surprising given Underwood had been the go to man all night. Tsurkan would miss the shot. Nobody prior to the start of the game would have suspected this would have gone into OT.

0:17 91 — 94 Full timeout called by Monkey Business.
0:12 94 — 94 O. Radoń (A) gets off a great pass to V. Nikolov (A). V. Nikolov (A) is forced to take a very long three pointer. Scored.
0:12 94 — 94 O. Radoń (A) credited with the assist.
0:00 94 — 94 R. Underwood (H) opens up the play with a pass to V. Tsurkan (H). V. Tsurkan (H) attempts a three-point shot from the wing. Shot missed.
0:00 94 — 94 End of period.

In OT, the game was a different story all together as the Monkeys really meant business as they easily overwhelmed Team Lordy 14-6.

Final score: Monkey Business vs. TEAM LORDY 108 - 100(42320174)

3 votes - TEAM LORDY - Ross Underwood - 52 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Impressive game by Underwood but it was not enough prevail over the Monkeys

2 votes - Monkey Business - Wayne Dempsey - 28 points, 6 assists
Fantastic in defence with Tsurkan shooting only 2-11

1 vote - Monkey Business - Vladimir Nikolov - 21 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists
Same as Dempsey, both guards controlled the backcourt. Had Kamleitner shooting at 2-11 as well.

Last edited by Whitebeard at 2/13/2012 1:15:59 AM

West Season 7 MVP Leaderboard (after 5 rounds)

12 - Paolo Paranaense SLM

10 - David Salas SAS
10 - Igli Magliacane WB

8 - Ross Underwood TL

7 - Joachim Calzado WB

6 - Chang-Kyum Park BAX
6 - Vladimir Nikolov MON
6 - Shachaf Kremer LEW
6 - Aggelos Panagiotopoulos LEW
6 - Alejandro Ascariz SLM
6 - Tommaso Rusconi WB

5 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL

4 - Giovanni Castaldo BAX
4 - Durk Renaud BAX
4 - Maciej Kuman BHB
4 - Dimitris Patziaras MON
4 - Shi Deguang MON
4 - Jackson Goodall LEW
4 - Ky Smeltz SAS
4 - Sandro Traina SAS
4 - Miguel Bernardino VIR
4 - Bento Filho WES
4 - Pablo Lobato WES

3 - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL
3 - Mamerto Mendez ALL
3 - Mai Chongzheng BHB
3 - Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS
3 - Roger Zacaroli SLM
3 - Norbert Carey WES

2 - Yahya Astaman BHB
2 - Lui Shee Chong BHB
2 - Mark Edwards BHB
2 - Igor Zakharov GIS
2 - Wayne Dempsey MON
2 - Marco Manara MON
2 - Vittorio Lunardi SAS
2 - Mati Sadeh SAS
2 - José Forastero WB

1 - Donats Lopinš BAX
1 - Zvezdan Ðordević BAX
1 - Dominic De wolf BHB
1 - Jay Cornelius GIS
1 - Leslie Gafa LEW
1 - Hahi Bin Awang LEW
1 - Olgierd Radoń MON
1 - Dominikus Möllerherm SAS
1 - David Mugione SLM
1 - Zenon Miąsik VIR
1 - Marino Gaggini WES
1 - Uditi Samdup WES

Paranaense now leading after Magliacane failing to get a vote this week. Underwood slowly creeping up as the patience game having been suiting his style.

West MVP Round 6

SmeltzTroopers vs. Gisborne Gladiators 97 - 58 (42320176)

This was a real one sided affair, with the Troopers killing the Gladiators inside, with Smeltz and Salas controlling the match.

3 votes – SmeltzTroopers – Ky Smeltz – 29 points, 12-18 FG, 25 rebounds.

Smeltz destroyed the hapless Phillips in all aspects of the game.

2 votes – SmeltzTroopers – David Salas – 18 points, 10 rebounds

Fought a tough battle with his opponent and came out on top

1 vote – SmeltzTroopers – Xu Youmin – 12 points, 6-10 FG, 7 rebounds.

A handy cameo in 22 minutes


Baxter Bogans vs. Western Titans 86 - 82 (42320175)

This was a cracker! The Titans had more rebounds and more second chance opportunities with 19 offensive boards, however it wasn’t enough to take the scalp of the Bogans, who were led by the combo of Castaldo and Lopins.

3 votes – Baxter Bogans – Giovanni Castaldo – 28 points, 13 rebounds

2 votes – Western Titans – Marino Gaggini – 37 points, 18-39 FG

1 vote – Baxter Bogans – Donats Lopins – 20 points, 7 assists, 3 steals


All-Sorts vs. Whitebeard 64 - 96 (42320177)

Another spanking here.

3 votes – Whitebeard – Joachim Calzado – 14 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists

Defended really well on Zhilei who managed only 4 points and 2 assists at PG

2 votes – Whitebeard – Igli Magliacane – 17 points, 13 rebounds

Played out a tight battle with Mendez, but still managed a double double.

1 vote – Whitebeard - José Forastero – 19 points, 12 rebounds, 8-8 FT

Also played a tough game against Palierne. Managed to top score for his team.

West MVP Round 6 (continued)


Monkey Business vs. Lewisham Wombats 88 - 107 (42320179)

The score doesn’t properly reflect the competitiveness of this match. The Monkeys were in with a chance heading into the last only 10 points adrift. But the Wombats showed why they are in the elite of the ABBL closing it out in the final quarter.

3 votes – Lewisham Wombats – Antonio Manfrotto – 28 points, 13-19 FG, 10 rebounds

2 votes – Monkey Business - Dimitris Patziaras – 23 points, 10-16 FG, 11 rebounds

1 vote – Lewisham Wombats – Leslie Gafa – 22 points, 8-10 FT


Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Viral Infections 93 - 81 (42320178)

This was alto closer than many would have expected. But once again the Infections only having 3 players up to standard cost them a chance at winning.

3 votes – Billy Hoyles Boys - Dominic De wolf – 27 points, 11-15 FG, 25 rebounds

2 votes – Billy Hoyles Boys - Yahya Astaman - 21 points, 16 rebounds

1 vote – Viral Infections - Miguel Bernardino – 34 points


TEAM LORDY vs. Slam ! 103 - 94 (42320180)

This has to go down as a shock win for LORDY. But no surprise after a 43 point 3rd quarter.

3 votes – TEAM LORDY -Ross Underwood – 32 points, 4 assists

2 votes – TEAM LORDY – Valentyn Tsurkan – 24 points, 9-16 FG 4-8 3FG, 7 rebounds

1 vote – Slam ! - Meelis Klaar – 23 points, 6 rebounds


Last edited by MrGoodKat at 3/12/2012 2:11:07 AM

West MVP Leaderboard (after 6 rounds)

12 - David Salas SAS
12 - Paolo Paranaense SLM
12 - Igli Magliacane WB

11 - Ross Underwood TL

10 - Joachim Calzado WB

7 - Giovanni Castaldo BAX
7 - Ky Smeltz SAS

6 - Chang-Kyum Park BAX
6 - Aggelos Panagiotopoulos LEW
6 - Shachaf Kremer LEW
6 - Vladimir Nikolov MON
6 - Dimitris Patziaras MON
6 - Alejandro Ascariz SLM
6 - Tommaso Rusconi WB

5 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL
5 - Miguel Bernardino VIR

4 - Durk Renaud BAX
4 - Maciej Kuman BHB
4 - Yahya Astaman  BHB
4 - Dominic De Wolf BHB
4 - Jackson Goodall LEW
4 - Shi Deguang MON
4 - Sandro Traina SAS
4 - Bento Filho WES
4 - Pablo Lobato WES

3 - Mamerto Mendez ALL
3 - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL
3 - Mai Chongzheng BHB
3 - Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS
3 - Antonio Manfrotto LEW
3 - Roger Zacaroli SLM
3 - José Forastero WB
3 - Marino Gaggini WB
3 - Norbert Carey WES

2 - Donats Lopinš BAX
2 - Lui Shee Chong BHB
2 - Mark Edwards BHB
2 - Igor Zakharov GIS
2 - Leslie Gafa LEW
2 - Marco Manara MON
2 - Wayne Dempsey MON
2 - Vittorio Lunardi SAS
2 - Mati Sadeh SAS
2 - Valentyn Tsurkan TL

1 - Zvezdan Ðordević BAX
1 - Jay Cornelius GIS
1 - Hahi Bin Awang LEW
1 - Olgierd Radoń MON
1 - Dominikus Möllerherm SAS
1 - Xu Youmin SAS
1 - David Mugione SLM
1 - Meelis Klaar SLM
1 - Zenon Miąsik VIR
1 - Uditi Samdup WES

so after 6 rounds in was a race between 5 players with 2 points separating those contenders. The rest of the competition falls off pretty rapidly after the leaders

Last edited by MrGoodKat at 3/12/2012 2:25:58 AM

West MVP Round 7

Slam ! vs. Lewisham Wombats 59 - 108 (42320186)

Slam ! played 3-2 zone and the Wombats looked inside.... nuff said.

3 votes - Lewisham Wombats - Antonio Manfrotto - 19 points, 9-15 Fg, 24 rebounds

2 votes - Lewisham Wombats - Miroslav Vídenský - 16 poins, 7-10 FG, 12 rebounds, 21 minutes

1 vote - Lewisham Wombats - Leszek Anczykowski - 20 points, 10-16 FG, 5 assists


TEAM LORDY vs. Viral Infections 57 - 70 (42320185)

After a win over the newly promoted Slam !, LORDY would look favourites over the struggling Infections. However key man Underwood played a limited 11 minutes, we can only guess is a managerial error as he was fit to play, but that possibly cost Lordy another win over the skeleton that is Naker's team.

3 votes - Viral Infections - Zenon Miąsik - 27 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists

2 votes - Viral Infections - Miguel Bernardino - 26 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists

1 vote - TEAM LORDY - Paul Kamleitner - 13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists


Monkey Business vs. Whitebeard 70 - 102 (42320184)

The one-time ABBL champion was simply too strong for the gallant bunch of chimps, and dominated every aspect of the game. Hard to lose when you only turn the ball over 3 times.

3 votes - Whitebeard - Igli Magliacane - 26 points, 11-14 FG, 12 rebounds

2 votes - Whitebeard - Duncan Cranshaw - 22 points, 10-15 FG, 7 assists

1 vote - Whitebeard - Joachim Calzado - 16 points, 8 assists

All-Sorts vs. Baxter Bogans 90 - 106 (42320182)

The score really doesn't reflect how much the Bogans dominated the game. It was really a 3pt shootout with the Bogans jacking up 32 3pt attempts and the All-Sorts responding with 27 attempts of their own. Hard to give votes for. Malevanyi gets it for simply not wasting as many 3pt attempts as the rest.

3 votes - Baxter Bogans - Georgiy Malevanyi - 22 points, 9-16 FG, 4-10 3FG

2 votes - All-Sorts - Mamerto Mendez - 32 points, 10-22 Fg, 10-14 FT

1 vote - Baxter Bogans - Chang-Kyum Park - 16 points, 15 rebounds, 6 to's


Western Titans vs. SmeltzTroopers 101 - 90 (42320181)

Last quarter heroics earned the Titans a brilliant victory over the absent but scary Smeltztroopers. Turning around an 8 point deficit heading into the last to win by 11.

3 votes - Western Titans - Bento Filho - 20 points, 16 rebounds

2 votes - Western Titans - Uditi Samdup - 16 points, 20 rebounds, 4 to's

1 vote - SmeltzTroopers - Mati Sadeh - 15 points, 10 assists, 3 steals


Billy Hoyles Boys vs. Gisborne Gladiators 91 - 54 (42320183)

ASTAMAN!!!!

3 votes - Billy Hoyles Boys - Yahya Astaman - 57 points, 25-32 FG

2 votes - Billy Hoyles Boys - Dominic De Wolf - 8 points, 21 rebounds

1 vote - Gisborne Gladiators - Jay Cornelius - 9 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists