Week Nine Results – Fall 2009 Season
Vancouver United (6-3) 75 – EA Sports (3-6) 70 (OT)
The first half of this game was completely EA’s as they dictated the play, having United down 17 points at one point but the second half would prove to be much different. United clawed their way back into the game with a balanced effort from their entire squad. Fast forward to the dieing minutes with EA clinging to a slim 61-59 lead. Mio for United makes a big basket to tie the game up at 61. EA turns the ball over with 17 seconds on the clock. United get the ball to their sharp-shooter Hardeep who waits for the final clicks before he jacks up a shot that misses sending this game to overtime, the first extra session of the season in the Metro League. EA come out firing in OT, but United are keeping pace. United, down 68-64 get a monster three from point guard Greg cutting the EA lead to just one with a minute to go. EA go down the floor and miss, United turn the other way and miss on their first attempt but get a huge rebound and put back from big-man Kerri Westmore giving United the 69-68 lead with 30 seconds to play. EA come down the floor and turn the ball over to Greg who gets fouled with EA in the penalty giving Greg two free throws. Greg hits one of two. EA then turns the ball over again on the inbound sending Hardeep to the line with a chance to ice the game. He calmly hits them both giving United a four point lead. EA would get a quick two but would be forced to foul with seconds left on the clock giving United easy free throws to seal the win. United stay in the third place in the Metro League with a very impressive hard fought victory over EA who are slumping badly dropping their fourth game in a row.
Canada One (9-0) 71 – 3D (5-4) 68
It wasn’t the prettiest game from the Metro League’s top team but Canada One remain unbeaten with a win over 3D. This was a rematch of last seasons Metro League final, one that 3D lost so you know they were looking for some redemption and they came out in the first half to prove it. This game was a seesaw battle throughout as either team was able to make much separation from one another. C1 held a 37-33 lead at the half, but 3D seemed to have an answer anytime C1 looked to try and go a on a run. With under 10 seconds to go and up 70-65 C1 get a huge rebound from star Clayton Crellin that puts him on the line. Crellin hits one of two giving his squad a six point edge with time ticking away. 3D would get three back but the clock wasn’t on their side. C1 get a scare but remain undefeated.
Bullets (5-4) 73 – Sonic Boom (5-4) 65
Bullets Ben Lee had another good week dropping 26 points including four threes while teammate Nick Vojic did his part putting in 22 points helping the Bullets go back over the .500 mark. The Boomer’s got a balanced attack from their entire roster, getting 19 points from top scorer Igor Dutina, 15 and 17 from guards Lonzell Webster and Robbie Loehle and 12 from sharp-shooter Paul Rother but it wouldn’t be enough as Sonic Boom slip out of third in the Metro League Standings.
SWAT (6-3) 80 – Velvet Hoop (4-5) 61
This was a very close game in the first half with Velvet taking a 40-38 lead into the break. In the second the SWAT offense came to life. SWAT used an inside-outside game to break the zone Velvet was playing and got results. Big-man Darren Spithoff and Nick were controlling the paint while sharp-shooter’s Neb Aleksic and Sharlan John were knocking down J’s helping SWAT pull away in the second half. Velvet got a strong game from guard Jason Reynolds (22 points) and big-man Ben Schellenberg (15 points) but it wouldn’t be enough as SWAT remain in third place in the Metro League standings while Velvet Hoop slip back to under .500.
Team Ice (2-7) 76 – Team Nike (1-8) 50
Ice got double-digit scoring from four different players helping them earn just their second W of the season with an easy victory over Nike. Nerad Lojopur and Ernest Lau put in 15 points each for Ice while Jeremiah Al scored 19 points for the Nike in the loss.
Heart, Hustle & Soul (9-0) 125 – Ballhawgs (0-9) 55
H.H.S. remain unbeaten with an easy win over the Metro Leagues basement dwellers, the Ballhawgs. H.H.S. got double-digit scoring from five different players including a week high 37 from big-man Mark Tasic. For the Ballhawgs it was another big week from their top scorer Jason Dmyterko who put down 22 in a losing effort.
Vancouver Metro Basketball League - Week 9