BASKETBALL SA MEDIA CREW
NDRTHvs.CENTRALS July 211 Hillcrest I W: S:3 □pm HM: 8:15pm
OFFICIALS:W- M. PEP ICELLI, N. PLEAVIN, S. KEWEN IM- M. FROST, C. WELLS, D. STANLEY
WOMEN by Adam Jones
Hang Time Prediction: Rockets One, it is the number the Lions want to be, the one in 17 and 1. One, it is the number of matclles left until the Rockets are perfect in the regular season. The Rockets have come so far this season to let the perfect season slip now. This week the Rockets come up against the Lions that are a dangerous team on their night. Shawnte' Goff and Jazmen Boone have the 3rd and 6th highest points per game in the league. The Rockets, naturally, are a fantastic team but Leah Metcalf has had a season for the ages as she leads the league in assists per game and is 2nd in points per game. The Rockets are on a mission, and they wi II be tough to beat this week.
MEN byDanlelRenlrey Hang Time Prediction: Rockets The Rockets were fantastic in their 77-104 win over the Warriors in Round 17, clicking on all cylinders. Five players scored in double-digits, led by Alexander Starling, who recorded 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks in a great individual performance. The team will be eager for another win this week as they have a chance to leapfrog Forestville on the ladder. The Lions, on the other hand, suffered a devastating 1-point loss to the Sabres over the weekend. With 20 turnovers and a 38% field goal percentage from within the 3-point line there is a lot the Lions will have to rectify if they want to stand a chance against the Rockets.
WESTvs.I
West Adelaide's Patrick Thomas recorded the league's first triple-double performance against the Panthers in Round Seventeen.
July 211 Part Adelaide W: S:3□pm SM: 8:15pm OFFICIALS: W - H. STARKEY, J. GRIGUOL, D. HALL I M - N. WIELAND, V. DEVLIN, J. BROWN
WOMEN byAdamJones
Hang Time Prediction: Bearcats Six is the number that will define the postseason for either theTigers or Bearcats. The ladder placement is determined by head to head, and in the match-up earlier in the season the Tigers won by six points. The equation is simple then, if the Tigers win they are playing finals basketball. If the Bearcats win, they are playing finals basketball. Demi Skinner and Ashley Olvera are the two women that the Bearcats wil I look to stop. Skinner leads the team in points per game with 18.07 points a game, while Olvera provides the much-needed spark off the bench. The Bearcats whole squad contributed last weekend and will be looking to continue that form this week. If you are free on Saturday night, head down to Port Adelaide to see this match that sho uId be the match of the week.
MEN by Daniel Renfrey Hang Time Prediction: Bearcats The Bearcats showed what they are made of again aver the weekend with a 29-point win against the Panthers. The team brought high energy all game, swarming on defence and creating great looks on offence. Patrick Thomas was also brilliant, recording a triple-double with 1 O points, 1 O rebounds and 1 1 assists, doing a bit of everything for his side. The Tigers lost their second game in a row in Round 17, going d01Nn to the Eagles 76-79. Although they played solid defence, recording 10 blocks, they will be hoping they can fix their unusually average ball security and free throw shooting and get back to their previous form. This game between the top 2 teams on the ladder may be the game of the year and cou Id really go either way.
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