NBS Mens Leauge Week 4 Wrap-Up

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Sam Rodgers, Jacob Swan and Jeff Adiation line up for Free Throws

The start of Round 2 is underway, with every team having now faced each other once. Both Checkers and Nomads entered the second round with two wins apiece, while FDWNZ and Eagles had one win each. With no semi-finals this season, every game is crucial as teams battle for final placings.

Week 4 tipped off with Nomads taking on the defending champions, Eagles. Eagles were unable to contain the firepower of Nomads, falling 83-115 in a high-scoring contest.

Nomads controlled the game from the opening tip and never surrendered the lead, holding commanding advantages of 54-29 at halftime and 81-56 at the final break. They continued to extend their lead in every quarter on their way to a convincing victory.

Once again, the Nomads scoring duo of Riley Sa and Nick Fenchey led the charge, combining for 80 points. It wasn't just the stars doing the damage either, with every Nomads

player who stepped onto the court finding the scoreboard.

Nomads dominated the glass, pulling down 48 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards. Their defensive pressure created 10 steals, while excellent ball movement resulted in 17 assists. Despite making just 9 of their 33 three-point attempts, their fast-break offence proved too much for Eagles to handle.

For Eagles, there were positive signs offensively with 16 team assists and periods where they were able to score efficiently. However, they spent the entire evening trying to chase down the Nomads lead and were unable to slow the relentless Nomads attack.

Nomads Nick Fechney shoots a 3 over Eagles Sam Rodgers

Nomads Top Performers

Riley Sa – 47 points, 14/19 FT, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
Nick Fenchey – 33 points, 16 rebounds (6 offensive, 10 defensive), 5 assists, 3 steals
Pete Kirwan – 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Eagles Top Performers

Sam Rodgers – 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, 7/10 FT
Marvin Agacer – 19 points, 4 steals
Andrew Arcadio – 10 points, 6 assists

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FDWNZ Ranz Buenafe attempts to finish over Checkers high flying Riki Phlipott

Game 2 of the evening saw Checkers take on FDWNZ. The last time these two teams met, Checkers came away with a comfortable 94-78 victory, but this contest was a much closer affair.

FDWNZ got off to the better start, leading 17-15 after the opening quarter. A strong second quarter from Checkers saw them turn the game around and take a narrow 39-34 lead into halftime.

FDWNZ Newel Buenafe attempts a 3-pointer

FDWNZ weren't about to go down without a fight and responded with an impressive third quarter, reclaiming the lead and heading into the final break up 61-53. Newel Buenafe was outstanding in the period, scoring 10 of his team's points as FDWNZ seized the momentum.

The final quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with Checkers fighting their way back into the game before FDWNZ managed to pull away once more. In the end, FDWNZ held on for a hard-fought 76-73 victory.

While Checkers held advantages in several statistical categories, outrebounding FDWNZ 43-39 and knocking down 9 three-pointers compared to FDWNZ's 5, it was the defensive pressure applied by FDWNZ that proved the difference. FDWNZ finished with 13 team steals compared to just 4 from Checkers, creating crucial scoring opportunities and helping secure their first win of Round 2.

FDWNZ Top Performers