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DOWN GIANTS IN PHYSICAL CLASH
11 MAY 2001
by Corey Brown
The
WestpacTrust Canterbury Rams came from a 21 point
deficit to upset the ASB Nelson Giants 66-65 on
Friday night, and register their first win in the
2001 National Basketball League.
The game, which was played in front of 2,500
raucous ‘Rams Fans’ at the WestpacTrust
Centre, was the first home encounter for
Canterbury this season. Despite trailing for the
entire match, the Rams remained in touch and took
the lead when it mattered most - just seconds
from the final buzzer. Left with just five
seconds to snatch back the lead Nelson put up an
unsuccessful jump-shot. The Rams celebrated a
hard-fought victory, much to the dismay of the
opposition, who were understandably disappointed
after giving away a hefty 21 point lead.
The Nelson Giants dominated much of the game and
outscored Canterbury in the first three quarters,
ahead 59-38 with just ten minutes to play. Tall
Black guard Phill Jones was unstoppable and
collected 28 points and 10 rebounds, ably
assisted by another Tall Black, Judd Flavell, who
had 12 points and four steals.
Canterbury’s point scoring was spread evenly
amongst the team. Import John Whorton scored 13 points, veteran Craig Farrant 12, and exciting youngster Luke Ruscoe had 11. Jon Disher, who scored the vital basket
at the end of the match, was impressive
throughout, and along with energetic Tim Edmonds brought an intensity and
highly physical element into the game.
The Rams next opponent in the 2001 NBL is the
Otago Nuggets, on Saturday night in Dunedin. This
young squad are yet to notch up their first win
this season.
Click here for full game
report, photos and stats
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