Igokea m:tel return from the break with a win against SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 10, Saturday, 30 November 2024:

IGOKEA M:TEL - SC Derby 105:97 (31:24, 17:14, 30:26, 27:33)

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Game recap: In Round 10 of the AdmiralBet ABA League, Igokea m:tel defeated SC Derby with a score of 105-97. Igokea m:tel maintained control for most of the game, with their only deficit being when SC Derby held a brief 3-point lead in the first two minutes. Bryce Jones was instrumental for Igokea m:tel, scoring 15 of the team's first 17 points in the opening quarter. By the end of the first half, Igokea m:tel had extended their lead to 48-38 after a late run 5:0 run in the final minute of the half. Nenad Stefanović's squad continued to increase their advantage during the third quarter, leading by 14 points going into the final quarter. Although SC Derby made several attempts to reduce the gap to 5 points, Igokea m:tel managed to hold on, securing their second consecutive victory.

Key moments: In the closing moments of the game, SC Derby managed to cut Igokea m:tel's lead down to just 5 points with 38 seconds left. However, during Igokea m:tel's next offensive possession, their star guard Bryce Jones took control. He faced off against his defender, drove to the basket, and successfully made a floater while drawing a foul. Jones converted the ensuing free throw, extending Igokea m:tel's lead to 105:97, effectively sealing the game and ending SC Derby's chances for a comeback.

Man of the Match: Bryce Jones was the standout performer for Igokea m:tel, finishing the game with a game-high 31 points on an efficient 9/15 shooting. He also contributed 9 assists, just missing out on a double-double, along with 1 block and 1 rebound. Jones had a sensational start, scoring 15 of the team's first 17 points, showcasing his offensive prowess early in the game. Additionally, he sealed the victory by scoring the crucial final basket, solidifying his impact on the game's outcome.

Can't trick the stats: Ball movement was terrific tonight for Igokea m:tel. They moved the ball well and the stat line showed that as they finished the night with 23 assists, 6 more than their counterpart SC Derby. The team play for the Igokea m:tel squad was terrific tonight and the assists showed that.