Big 8Lawrence Park Panthers 78 - 96 Philosopher Kings
(59280321)An absolutely dominant first half was enough for RiPs squad to defeat the Panthers of Lawrence Park. Mr. Burns squad certaintly put in a comeback effort in the second half, but it was not enough as the Philosopher Kings, led by ageless Essa Abu-Kaleel, pulled off the 18 point win. EAK showed why he is arguably Canadas most prominent player in BB history as he splashed 25 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 7 assists en route to the opening day victory. Herman Kearns led all scorers with 26.
Blenkinsop 95 - 82 Ottawa Lightning
(59280322)After a dominant first quarter, Blenkinsop was able to cruise to a 13 point victory, the closest margin in the Big 8. It was one of those nights that shooters try and forget as Ottawa Lightning shot 34-100 from the field and were left scratching their heads as it seemed the basket had a lid on it. In ability to enhance his guard skills, big man Pete O'Carroll played 46 minutes at the point guard position where he struggled, shooting 4-19 from the field. Blenkinsops Liang Lui Sa led all scorers with 24 points in the win.
Saskatoon Storm 92 - 126 The Hounds
(59280323)The Defending Naismith Champions got back to the grind and continued theur winning ways as they dismantled newly promoted Saskatoon Storm. It was a very methodical and clinical approach as Beeners squad, led by Zhang Kanghuis 35 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists cruised to the victory. Shortly after the game The Hounds bid adieu to Zhang hoping that Canadian NT Big Man Robert Laurent could fill his role. The Storm were led by 21 points from former U21 star Jeff Heighway.
Genso Suikoden II 17 - 114 Quebec Pugs
(59280320)In the laugher of the week, Genso Suikodens makeshift squad of scubs and players well past their prime were dismantled by the newly promoted Pugs from Quebec. The 14624 fans that packed Pug Place left with a smile on their faces as their hometown squad put on an absolute show. It was men against boys on the court and Mikko Rantanen led the game with 32 points, nearly double that of Genso Suikoden II. The Pugs could have asked for a better welcome to Naismith.
Great 8蝴蝶Supreme 90 - 96 Headless Thompson Gunners
(59280325)In one of the tightest games of the night, Kumikos squad blew a 4 point half time lead leaving Kumiko asking plenty of questions. The post game press conference was filled with back and forth bickering between Kumiko and Headless T Gunner as Kumiko refused to believe her players were worse than Headless T Gunners, who was quick to defend his roster. The game was tight the whole way through but the twin towers, Dimitris Agaliotis and Roberto Merlonghi of Headless Thompson Gunners led the way with 27 and 26 points respectively. This rematch is one of the most highly anticipated rematches as the two up and coming Naismith powers look forward to the contest.
Syndicalists' BC 99 - 101 Luxury Tax
(59280324)In the thriller of the week, newly promoted Luxury Tax were able to squeak out a 2 point win at home. After two high scoring quarters, both won my Luxury Tax, the third quarter was a defensive struggle that Fresh24s squad was able to win, The 4th quarter was more up Luxury Tax's alley as it returned to its high scoring nature and Luxury Tax saw themselves pull out a win in their first ever Naismith game. Władysław Rozmus led all scorers with 34 points, to lead Luxury Tax to the win.
Beanz Odyssey 40 - 117 Pszczyna Team
(59280326)In another blowout game, damian13sters squad was able to destroy beanerz team. A former Canadian powerhouse, now reduced to nothing, but NT stud Philip Collin. The forumla was balance as Pszczyna Team had 7 players score in double digits led by Matthew Bradshaws 21 points and 18 rebounds. damian13ster hopes this is the beginning to a very successful tenure in Naismith.
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