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First Match report of season 32.

England 100-83 Indonesia England 1-0

England start season with a win over normalling Indonesia

In what seemed like deja vu, England started off the campaign at home to Indonesia who chose to normal the game. The difference in enthusiasm showed as Indonesia controlled the majority of the first quarter and lead for over 3/4 of the first. An improved offensive showing in the second quarter would see England take a 10 point lead into HT. England would continue to run away with the game in the third as well, an energetic defensive showing would allow England into garbage time going into the forth. Indonesia would go on to take the forth and cut England's lead to 17. Zeus reportedly not happy with the use of garbage time in NT games following on from last season's PD heartbreak. England struggled offensively in the first game, shooting a dismal 3-21 from 3pt range which is definitely a concern going forward. However winning the rebounding battle whilst missing J-Mac was a positive.

Feeney Lee's Player of the Game: Luke Innes 13 points 11 rebounds 3 assists 6-13 FG (29 minutes) Innes had an impressive showing at the C spot. Holding this man to 3-11 earns him the honours this week.

Next Monday England head off for their first away game of the season at Bulgaria looking to move to 2-0.

On a lighter note congratulations to Will Tanner of Optic Fibres and Jason Fallon of Durham Wasps for making their official NT debuts today.

Last edited by Mod-Zeus at 8/18/2015 1:52:18 PM

Zeus reportedly not happy with the use of garbage time in NT games following on from last season's PD heartbreak.

Because the NT season is much shorter, its ridiculous that garbage time happens in NT games. There's no reason for it since minutes played don't matter.

Still, a good performance, and a good win. Well played.

Of course, on a personal note, last night was the first time a player I've trained has played in an NT game, (excepting scrimmages), so it was a big game for me.

Edited the post with a message of congratulations ;)

Tanner and Fallon both justified their spots, good show!

75% of the team's blocks between them!

75% of the team's blocks between them!

Didn't recognise this but wow does it sound good.

Top lad Zeusy well played you done a masterstroke on them Indonesian boys

England 84-99 Bulgaria England 1-1

England suffer disappointing set back against Bulgaria

In the first away game of the campaign, England faced off against Bulgaria. England were set back from the off coming up against yet another normal vs TIE and also a correct GDP for Bulgaria. However Zeus was still optimistic for a victory. England found their offence hard to come by in the first quarter scoring only 18 points but sticking within 3 of Bulgaria. By half time England had improved their offence with Luke Innes and James Gascoigne a respectable 5-5 and 3-3 FG. Going into the second half only down 2 England still had every chance of a victory. However disaster struck shortly after the break with key defensive man Gascoigne injured on a dunk attempt. This paved the way for Bulgaria to open up a solid lead heading into the 4th quarter, a 30-17 3rd in favour of Bulgaria is one to forget about for the England fans. England could not fight back in the forth and a stalemate saw them lose in the end by 15, a cruel twist of fate costing them any chance of a victory. This puts England on 1-1 heading into next week's game away against Bosnia, not an easy bounce back game but Zeus remains confident on a good campaign.

Feeney Lee's Player of the Game: James Gascoigne 7 points 2 assists 1 rebound (19 minutes). Held opposition SG to 7-18

As mentioned above tough loss for us this week, i really didn't want to drop a game so soon and i do think had Gascoigne not gone down we had every chance. On wards to next week where hopefully we can jump back above .500

England 98-97 Bosnia England 2-1

England bounce back to buzzerbeating victory over Bosnia

Following the disappointing loss to Bulgaria, England set off for a back to back away game against Bosnia. Zeus' boys were unaware of the eventful game that would follow. England jetted off to a 23-18 lead after the first, mostly due to an impressive defensive showing that gave up 11 points through 11 minutes but a lapse for the final minute allowed a 6-2 run for Bosnia. By HT England realised that they were in for a tricky afternoon, Bosnia upping their offence mainly through the inside outside attack of SF Salih Calic who gave Marshall a headache all evening. Going into the half Bosnia had chipped a single point from England's lead, 50-46. The third saw Bosnia made strides and even take their first lead of the game as they again cut into England's lead. However England managed to hang on to see a 1 point lead going into the 4th. A back and forth game in the final quarter saw Bosnia try to pull away up 6 with three minutes remaining but England showed the fighting spirit and pulled back to a TIE game. Heading into the final minute of the game with the scores tied Luke Innes drove to the basket and was fouled. He would miss both FTs and squander the opportunity to give England the lead. On the following possession, already in the bonus..Connor Marshall committed an off the shot foul. Calic stepped up to the line to give Bosnia the lead, and bricked both FTs...de ja vu. Marshall would miss England's next shot. With 6 seconds left Bosnia missed their go ahead basket, The England players charging down the court for the win...Palit pulled up from mid range and....FOULED on the shot! He would miss the first FT to toy with the hearts of the England massive, but would score the 2nd to give England a 1pt win at the buzzer.

Feeney Lee's Player of the Game: Luke Innes 24 points 7 rebounds 5 assists 9-17 (41 minutes)

Big win for England tonight to take us to 2-1. Back to back home games follow as we look to move to 4-1.

Last edited by Mod-Zeus at 8/31/2015 6:11:31 PM

An amazing game! Incredible to watch and that foul at the buzzer with the first FT missed was theost dramatic pause I've seen on here in a long time. Great job everyone!