Week Five Results – Fall 2009 Season
Sonic Boom (3-2) 91 – Team Ice (1-4) 87
Sonic Boom held off a strong effort from Team Ice backed by an astounding 49 points from Igor Dutina, who poured in 36 of those in the second half when the Boomer`s needed it the most. Ice, running with a very small squad, spread the floor with quick ball movement and great team speed to keep the game close throughout. Gunning off an early second half 19-10 run, Ice held a six point lead with 14 minutes left, but that`s when Dutina took off. Dutina single-handedly brought his Boomer squad back in the game with an array of buckets including six threes-three of them coming late in the second half. Ice had little to contain Dutina and found themselves in foul trouble in the dieing minutes. Sonic Boom took advantage of Ice being in the penalty and iced the game in the final minute with Dutina hitting four of six clutch foul shots to seal the deal, easily the best one of the night.
Canada One (5-0) 105 – SWAT (3-2) 92
The Canada One machine keeps on rolling after an impressive win over a highly skilled SWAT team. Canada One`s outstanding point guard Randy Nohr was the star of the game dropping a game-high 34 points and countless fast break dimes which was the demise for SWAT. Under-maned for the second straight week, SWAT made the best of their efforts in the first half holding a slim lead with just over 10 minutes to go in the half. The short bench was too much for SWAT as Canada One just kept pushing the ball in transition which killed SWAT`s chances in the second half. Canada One`s young star Clayton Crellin put down 27 while Navi Sekhon poured in 22. The SWAT squad displayed a balanced attack with forward Nic leading the way with 39 points-playing the entire second half with four fouls. Nedim Malushaga scored 21 on some solid outside shooting while big-man Sherlan Long dropped a tough 20 points in a losing affair.
Heart,Hustle & Soul (5-0) 108 – Vancouver United (2-3) 71
Fueled by 28 points from sensational swing-man Jason Boering, 24 from lights out three point shooter Brent Charleton and 20 points from the always steady Mark Tasic, H.H.S. put on a display of how to play team basketball with a very big win over Vancouver United. Boering dominated the early stages of the game dropping 25 of his 28 points in the first half. H.H.S. were running the ball in transition and making their shots when they had them, taking a commanding 62-43 lead going into the break. United, who play balanced team ball themselves just never could find a rhythm. Vlado led the way for United with 19 points but was ice cold in the second half. United also got 17 from AJ and 16 from Kerri Westmore, but it just wasn`t enough as H.H.S. cruised to the easy W.
Bullets (3-2) 86 – Velvet Hoop (2-3) 60
This was a very close game at half time with the Bullets clinging to a slim five point lead at the break. The Bullets jumped out on a 12-4 run to start the second half and didn`t hold up. Ben Lee and Jamie R. led the way for the Bullets dropping 15 points, while Chris Horwood was the games high scorer with 18 for Velvet Hoop.
3D (3-2) 80 – Ballhawgs (0-5) 50
EA Sports (2-3) 108 – Team Nike (1-4) 55
Vancouver Metro Basketball League
After finally sneaking away early from work and heading to Van College, I was instantly reminded of what I’ve been missing over the last few weeks at Metro! Instantly, I was treating to watching Heart, Hustle & Soul play some amazing TBird ball. Watching Carlos make insane passes and pull-up jumpers is head-shakingly brilliant and awe-inspiring!
Next, I watched Canada One pull together a great team performance and the highlight had to be Bob Hiettles swatting/spiking several shots away (left-handed and perfectly timed).
Speaking of spiking, I checked out Velvet Hoop’s squad of leaping vball players nab big boards from right off the rim. They couldn’t quite contain the high-flying Jamie Robinson or sharp shooter Ben Lee, but it was a great game that was played above the rim!
Hope to see you next week!
~cb