Game Recap: Sharks v Rams
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Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (103) defeat Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams (98)
This match between the 2nd and 3rd seed would be one of depth. The Sharks missing MVP candidate Sam Timmins and the Rams missing their MVP candidates in Taylor Britt and Tamenang Choh, all to international window commitments. Despite the Rams missing premier point guard Taylor Britt, the offence was flowing. Walter Brown took up the mantle and would lead the game in assists with 10, while Jack Andrew continued his dominance performance from last week shooting 81% from the field for 22 points. However, despite the Rams taking the lead in both the first and third quarter, it would be Keylan Boone, Rylan Jones and the Sharks pulling the load and outscoring the Rams in both the second and fourth, which ultimately, would be the downfall of the visiting side who put up a valiant effort.
Leading Players:
SBS Bank Southland Sharks: Keylan Boone (35p, 10r), Rylan Jones (27p, 5r, 6a, 5s), Tobias Cameron (17p, 5r, 2s)
Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams: Jack Andrew (22p, 11r), Walter Brown (15p, 6r, 10a), Jake Holmes (14p, 8r, 2a)
MVP Votes:
Keylan Boone (Sharks) - 9
Rylan Jones (Sharks) - 9
Walter Brown (Rams) - 4
Jack Andrew (Rams) - 4
Caleb Asberry (Rams) - 3
Jake Holmes (Rams) - 1
Rapid League game:
Result: SBS Bank Southland Sharks (38) defeat The Mad Butcher Canterbury Rams (32)
For the visiting Rams, the starting lineup would look very different to their early season squad. For the home side Sharks, this would get an opportunity for a much needed win. It's be a fairly close game, with the Sharks managing to get a few extra points on the board each quarter. A 13-11 lead would build to 4 point lead which would build to a 6 at the end of the third. In the fourth quarter, the Rams were unable to outscore the home side and would take another loss.
Leading Players:
SBS Bank Southland Sharks: Quake Webster (10p, 2r), Jack Ramage (9p, 2r)
The Mad Butcher Canterbury Rams: Milan Newton (10p, 3r), Brody Cooper (9p, 2r)
Rapid League MVP Votes:
Quake Webster (Sharks) - 10
Jack Ramage (Sharks) - 7
Milan Newton (Rams) - 6
Will Leger (Sharks) - 4
Brody Cooper (Rams) - 3
