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Avalanche, Jaguars look to secure NBL Promotion
Following a 71-56 victory over the
Granville Jaguars in the all-island qualifying playoffs
at the Montego Bay Cricket Club last Sunday, Selassie
Gardens secured their spot in next season's National
Basketball League (NBL).
Leroy "Slenko" Lawrence scored game and team-high
18 points and Huwayne "Fat-Man" Blake added 12
for Jaguars. Craig Bernard also made double
figures with 10.
The South St Andrew-based team remained the only
undefeated team with four wins. Arthur Thompson
spearhead his team to victory with 17 points, he
received strong support from Duran Dean with 15
points, while Kemar Cohen chipped in with 13.
Morant Bay All-Stars failed to show for their encounter
against Innercity Avalanche.
St. James based Jaguars and Innercity Avalanche remain
winless in the playoffs thus far, both along with
Kingston-based Brave Chiefs are currently battling for
the last remaining promotion spot.
NBL playoffs action continues this Saturday at the same
venue as Avalanche and Jaguars face-off at 6pm.
Following that on Sunday, Avalanche will entertain
Braves Chiefs at 4pm.
By Khurt Comrie for WBA Media.
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