Manchester Giants Green 85 – 69 U16 Blue
Q1
A fast pace start to the game, giants take the early lead. Phoenix found scoring difficult with many chances failing to drop, despite lots of opportunities, giants take their chances and extend a sizeable lead of 14 points. Poor defence from Phoenix and a very intimidating atmosphere. Ending 28-9
Q2
Low confidence from Phoenix as this Q started allowing giants to dominate and further extend the lead. With a stronger period of play, Phoenix manage to steel some chances and convert to points on the board. Giants continue to play aggressive basketball.
Phoenix add points and continue to score lay better and with more confidence, despite the intimidation and dominance from Giants. Ending 50-29
Q3
Giants start with a deep 3 point basket, Phoenix return with a shot from the line and an early basket. Giants continue with a strong play capitalizing on all chances and gaining more points. Team fouls for both teams enables more points on the board ending the Q 70-45.
Q4
Phoenix start strong with great team basketball, 2 fast baskets closing the gap slowly. Giants fail to score in the first 5mins of this Q. Big improvement from Phoenix compared to the start of the game. 76-63 Phoenix are strong on defence and keep adding points to the board, much better play and attitude from Phoenix closing the gap to 13 point difference. Phoenix continue strong on offence but leave some gaps for giants to exploit and add points.
Much better quarter for Phoenix with improved offence and defence. A tough away game and lessons to learn but beaten by a strong team. 85-69
