Game Recap: Sharks @ Airs
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Result: Taranaki Airs (74) are defeated by SBS Southland Sharks (82)
A sleepy start in New Plymouth saw a 6-7 score 5 minutes into gameplay, early turnovers and dominant defence was shown throughout the game from the tip off. The Airs new imports came in hot James Moors dropping 9 points, 13 rebound and 4 assists, fouling out in 28 minutes and Brandon Stroud posting 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals. Still a little work to figure out but a promising showing from the Airs' new imports. After a sluggish start Sam Timmins and Rylan Jones got it going for the Sharks who came into the third quarter firing. Jones led the way with an impressive 12 rebounds, 25 points and 5 steals, paired with Sam Timmins' 24 points and 9 rebounds. Similar to the rapid league game, once the Sharks pulled away they led comfortably for the second half. Rylan Jones was an impressive force on offence defence and everywhere in between, taking charges, steals and knocking down 5 3-pointers. Outside of their turnovers the Sharks played a fundamental game, relying on their defence and second chance scoring which ultimately led them home. The Airs' unbeaten home streak comes to an end in the face of the Sharks' 3-game win streak.
Leading Players
Taranaki Airs: Brandon Stroud (21 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl), Xavier Green (14 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast)
SBS Southland Sharks: Rylan Jones (25 pts, 12 reb, 5 stl, 4 ast), Sam Timmins (24 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk), Brayden Inger (15 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl)
MVP Votes:
Rylan Jones (SBS Bank Southland Sharks) - 10
Sam Timmins (SBS Bank Southland Sharks) - 7
Brandon Stroud (Taranaki Airs) - 6
Brayden Inger (SBS Bank Southland Sharks) - 4
Xavier Green (Taranaki Airs) - 3
Rapid League game:
Result: Taranaki Airs (30) are defeated by the SBS Bank Southland Sharks (45)
Two winless teams faced off hoping to get their first rapid league win. The Sharks got ahead and stuck ahead, their size proving to be a difficult challenge for the Airs. Ultimately giving up 24 points in the paint, 11 second chance points and 13 points off turnovers put the Airs in a difficult spot to compete. Tautoko Wynyard led the way with a loud 12 points for the Sharks. A 3rd quarter resurgence got moving with an effort from Riley Tuuta but it was quickly shut down.
Leading Players
Taranaki Airs: Riley Tuuta (17 pts, 2 ast, 1 reb, 6/7 fg), Luka Vea (10 pts, 6 reb, 4/6 fg)
Southland Sharks: Tautoko Wynyard (12 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast, 4/4 fg), Quake Webster (10 pts, 7 ast, 1 reb)
Rapid League MVP Votes:
Riley Tuuta (Taranaki Airs) - 8
Quake Webster (Southland Sharks) - 8
Tautoko Wynyard (Southland Sharks) - 8
Riley Snow (Southland Sharks) - 4
Luka Vea (Taranaki Airs) - 2
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