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Viral Infections vs. Slam !
When you have only three non scrub players you know there is a high chance of receiving a spanking as that was the case with the Infections game against Slam. Rarely were the Slam boys under pressure as they demonstrated their class by winning all four quarters with ease.

Final score: Viral Infections vs. Slam ! 91 - 125 (42320152)

3 votes - Slam ! - Paolo Paranaense - 23 points, 16 rebounds
Comfortably doing his thing all night.

2 votes - Slam ! - Alejandro Ascariz - 20 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks
Held Lirtsoyiannis to shooting a below par 9-29 from the field.

1 vote - Slam ! - David Mugione - 20 points, 11 rebounds
Mugione output might not look outstanding but did the damage early on which was consolidated by his teammates.

Miąsik, Elezarriaga and Zacaroli were unlucky as they missed out on the one vote.

SmeltzTroopers vs. All-Sorts
All Sorts knew they were in trouble coming into this match as the majority of the tipsters had SmeltzTroopers to win by a comfortable 15-25 points. But an unexpected purchase made the match even more lopsided for the unlucky All-Sorts who had to contend with one of the all time highest division 2 salaries.

SmeltzTroopers vs. All-Sorts 117 - 80 (42320156)

3 votes - SmeltzTroopers - David Salas - 27 points, 15 rebounds
Move over Smeltz, there's a new sheriff in town! Displayed talent that Smeltz can only imagine.

2 votes - SmeltzTroopers - Ky Smeltz - 22 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks
Almost the same output as Salas but needing an extra 20 minutes to do so.

1 vote - SmeltzTroopers - Sandro Traina - 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Uusimäki struggled all night as Traina made him earn his shots, scored 3-12.

Whitebeard vs. TEAM LORDY
Another one sided game in the West as the Whitebeards destroyed Team Lordy.

Whitebeard vs. TEAM LORDY 93 - 57 (42320153)

3 votes - Whitebeard - Igli Magliacane - 17 points, 16 rebounds, 2 blocks
Shut down Granger's impact.

2 votes - Whitebeard - Joachim Calzado - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
In a patient game you need to be able to find your best shooter and Calzado didn't easily allow that as he made life difficult for Team Lordy's point guard Kamleitner.

1 vote - Whitebeard - Tommaso Rusconi - 18 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks
How on earth did Rusconi earn a vote while his opponent scored 39 points and fail to get a mention? Well if it weren't for Rusconi's defence, Underwood would have had an outstanding game. Instead, Underwood shot a woeful 17-52.

Last edited by Whitebeard at 1/24/2012 12:54:16 AM

WEST Season 7 MVP Leaderboard

6 - Aggelos Panagiotopoulos LEW
6 - Igli Magliacane WB

5 - Paolo Paranaense SLM
5 - Alejandro Ascariz SLM

4 - Shi Deguang MON
4 - Dimitris Patziaras MON

3 - Chang-Kyum Park BAX
3 - Durk Renaud BAX
3 - Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS
3 - David Salas SAS

2 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL
2 - Lui Shee Chong BHB
2 - Maciej Kuman BHB
2 - Marco Manara MON
2 - Vladimir Nikolov MON
2 - Shachaf Kremer LEW
2 - Vittorio Lunard SAS
2 - Ky Smeltz SAS
2 - Ross Underwood TL
2 - Joachim Calzado WB
2 - Tommaso Rusconi WB

1 - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL
1 - Zvezdan Ðordević BAX
1 - Donats Lopinš BAX
1 - Leslie Gafa LEW
1 - Jackson Goodall LEW
1 - Sandro Traina SAS
1 - David Mugione SLM
1 - Uditi Samdup WES

A very one sided week in the West as the winners won 23/24 quarters! As a result, the votes were in a similar manner with only Kuman from the losing team getting votes.

WEAST

Week 2
6 Aggelos Panagiotopoulos LEW West
6 Igli Magliacane WB West
5 Alejandro Ascariz SLM West
5 Grgur "Fat Girl" Fatur Black Label Society East
5 Paolo Paranaense SLM West
5 Pitama Tau Bell Park SuperCats East
4 Dimitris Patziaras MON West
4 Joel Vulcan JW City Bulls East
4 Liang Huaizheng Pancakes with Jam and Cream East
4 Shi Deguang MON West
3 Alfred Rooney Koopasaurus East
3 Chang-Kyum Park BAX West
3 David Salas SAS West
3 Durk Renaud BAX West
3 Gerd Jahe Chumunga East
3 Josh Dowd Pancakes with Jam and Cream East
3 Kye "Duffman" Duffill Da Fat Boy Slim East
3 Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS West
3 Radosław "Rad" Rymer Melbourne Goldfish East
3 Wazza Kennerley Koopasaurus East
3 Xie Guanzheng Melbourne Goldfish East
3 Yavar Zarrinche Black Label Society East
2 Ace Dipso Geelong Vipers East
2 Dewey Bowers Whompas Donkeys East
2 Emre Durmaz Kündem Da Fat Boy Slim East
2 Francis Masters Chumunga East
2 Joachim Calzado WB West
2 Joan Ferrusola Bell Park SuperCats East
2 Karp Kalachev Geelong Vipers East
2 Ky Smeltz SAS West
2 Lui Shee Chong BHB West
2 Maciej Kuman BHB West
2 Marco Manara MON West
2 Matt "Snake Eyes" Mottram Koopasaurus East
2 Medartas Tvarijanavicius Whompas Donkeys East
2 Rony Borrel Black Label Society East
2 Ross Underwood TL West
2 Shachaf Kremer LEW West
2 Taylor Waterhouse Da Fat Boy Slim East
2 Tommaso Rusconi WB West
2 Trinh Trinh Possum Chasers East
2 Tuomas Uusimäki ALL West
2 Vittorio Lunardi SAS West
2 Vladimir Nikolov MON West
1 Arturo Sbaraglia Possum Chasers East
1 David Mugione SLM West
1 Donats Lopinš BAX West
1 Jackson Goodall LEW West
1 Jared "Sherwinator" Sherwin Chelsea Seagulls East
1 Leslie Gafa LEW West
1 Marco Sperbert Chelsea Seagulls East
1 Mitchell Pearhouse Pancakes with Jam and Cream East
1 Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL West
1 Nigel Chubby Chumunga East
1 Ofek Kabilio Melbourne Goldfish East
1 Sam Rosales Geelong Vipers East
1 Sandro Traina SAS West
1 Uditi Samdup WES West
1 Will "Willy" Johnson Melbourne Goldfish East
1 Zvezdan Ðordević BAX West


Last edited by yodabig at 1/27/2012 5:50:21 PM

Round 3

Whitebeard vs. Lewisham Wombats

Final score: Whitebeard vs. Lewisham Wombats 105 - 88 (42320158)
This match was the clash of the titans with both teams being in the ABBL playoffs this season. The Whitebeards led for majority of the night. Injuries midway through the match for Yalduz and Aggy didn't help the Wombats cause as the Whitebeards overran them in the final quarter.

3 votes - Whitebeard - Tommaso Rusconi - 36 points, 16 rebounds
Rusconi was unstoppable in the fourth when the game was on the line with 18 points and 6 boards.

2 votes - Whitebeard - Joachim Calzado - 15 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists
Controlling the game flow with ease.

1 vote - Whitebeard - Igli Magliacane - 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
Just got the vote ahead of Goodall. The rebounds and rejections being the difference.

All-Sorts vs. Billy Hoyles Boys

Final score: All-Sorts vs. Billy Hoyles Boys 92 - 108 (42320162)
Coming into this match the Billy Hoyles Boys were 0 from 2 and desperately seeking a victory. With their injury plague behind them, All-Sorts knew they were definitely in all sorts of trouble. No doubt as the Billy Hoyles Boyes attacked hard right from tip off and cemented an early first quarter lead (37-20) which was enough to hold off All-Sorts at bay.

3 votes - Billy Hoyles Boys - Mai Chongzheng - 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
Mendez was given little freedom to play his offensive game as he shot only 6-17 from the field.

2 votes - Billy Hoyles Boys - Mark Edwards - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists
Great all round effort from Mark Edwards after coming back from injury. Also restricted Pizzolato who shot 8-27.

1 vote - All-Sorts - Tuomas Uusimäki - 28 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
Uzi as they call him back in Finland was one of the few outstanding contributors for the All-Sorts. His direct opponent was the mighty Bergman and that didn't faze him one bit as he showcased his multi-talents during the match.

SmeltzTroopers vs. Monkey Business

Final score: SmeltzTroopers vs. Monkey Business 99 - 78 (42320161)
Could this be the ominous return of the big bad SmeltzTroopers back to the ABBL? The SmeltzTroopers dominated the match as they won all four quarters. The Monkeys struggled to play catch up as the SmeltzTroopers led the whole match right after scoring first basket from winning the tip off.

3 votes - SmeltzTroopers - David Salas - 19 points, 15 rebounds, 2 blocks
Salas has been a major difference since his arrival to the SmeltzTroopers. Gave Boqing a lesson he will never forget.

2 votes - SmeltzTroopers - Ky Smeltz - 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks
No longer the fatcat. Playing in tandem with Salas has made the SmeltzTroopers one of the most dangerous front court in all of Australia.

1 vote - SmeltzTroopers - Dominikus Möllerherm - 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Mollerherm played a fantastic shut down role. His coach will be happy with his performance.

Last edited by Whitebeard at 1/30/2012 5:38:07 AM

Gisborne Gladiators vs. Slam !

Final score: Gisborne Gladiators vs. Slam ! 97 - 119 (42320159)
Slam's unbeaten run continues as they easily accounted for the Gladiators. An early 10 zip run in the first just how much the Slam boys wanted destroy the Gladiators. The Gladiators fought back in the third but Slam put them back in their place in the final quarter.

3 votes - Slam ! - Roger Zacaroli - 16 points, 4 rebounds, 18 assists, 3 steals
You don't often see 18 assists everyday in the BB universe! Direct opponent also shot at 6-16 from the field.

2 votes - Slam ! - Paolo Paranaense - 36 points, 19 rebounds, 3 blocks
Unlucky not to get the 3 votes. Not only was Paolo an unstoppable force in offence, didn't allow an easy basket in defence.

1 vote - Slam ! - Alejandro Ascariz - 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
Restricted Garrie Addison shooting at an appalling 5-17.

Western Titans vs. Viral Infections

Final score: Western Titans vs. Viral Infections 108 - 74 (42320157)
An easy win for the Titans as Naker and his boys are in off season mode.
3 votes - Western Titans - Bento Filho - 44 points, 13 rebounds
In Japan he would be classified as a meal. Luckily Bento is Portuguese and he made mince meat of the Infections instead.

2 votes - Western Titans - Pablo Lobato - 13 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists
Controlling the orange round thing without any worries.

1 vote - Viral Infections - Zenon Miąsik - 21 points, 9 rebounds
Solid game but coughed up the ball 4 times.

Baxter Bogans vs. TEAM LORDY

Final score: Baxter Bogans vs. TEAM LORDY 92 - 80 (42320160)
At the opposite ends of the ladder, the Bogans would have wanted to keep status quo. They did so without too much sweat as they controlled the game for the first three quarters with only Team Lordy letting loose in garbage time.

3 votes - Baxter Bogans - Chang-Kyum Park - 27 points, 16 rebounds
Dominated the game when it mattered. Grabbing a lot of missed shots and putting them back in, had 8 offensive boards.

2 votes - Team Lordy - Ross Underwood - 49 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Quite a bit of garbage points from Underwood. Still shooting below 40% which is sub par for any team looking to win especially for the team's main shooter. Otherwise had a fairly good game.

1 vote - Baxter Bogans - Durk Renaud - 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Another solid game from Durk.

WEST Season 7 MVP Leaderboard

7 - Paolo Paranaense SLM
7 - Igli Magliacane WB

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

5 - Tommaso Rusconi WB

4 - Durk Renaud BAX
4 - Shi Deguang MON
4 - Dimitris Patziaras MON
4 - Ky Smeltz SAS
4- Ross Underwood TL
4 - Joachim Calzado WB

3 - Mai Chongzheng BHB
3 - Notis Ftochoyiannos GIS
3 - Roger Zacaroli SLM
3 - Bento Filho WES

2 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL
2 - Lui Shee Chong BHB
2 - Mark Edwards BHB
2 - Maciej Kuman BHB
2 - Marco Manara MON
2 - Vladimir Nikolov MON
2 - Shachaf Kremer LEW
2 - Vittorio Lunard SAS
2 - Pablo Lobato WES

1 - Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor ALL
1 - Tuomas Uusimäki ALL
1 - Zvezdan Ðordević BAX
1 - Donats Lopinš BAX
1 - Leslie Gafa LEW
1 - Jackson Goodall LEW
1 - Dominikus Möllerherm SAS
1 - Sandro Traina SAS
1 - David Mugione SLM
1 - Zenon Miąsik VIR
1 - Uditi Samdup WES

Still fairly close after 3 rounds. Expect Salas to take the lead soon after twice obtaining maximum votes from only playing 2 Fishbowl games for the SmeltzTroopers soon to be called SalasTroopers.

Last edited by Whitebeard at 1/30/2012 6:28:27 AM

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