Jets vs Wolves

Recap

Senior League 2023

NSCNational Sports Centre, 56 Groves Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 1RB
Jets
Wolves
68 - 44
Final Score

Recap

The highly anticipated basketball match between Wolves and Forget Me Not Jets took place on the evening of April 13th, 2023, and it proved to be a thrilling encounter. The game was a top of the table clash, with both teams vying for the first seed in the play-offs, and it lived up to expectations.

The Jets started the game strongly, implementing their effective triangle and two defence to restrict Wolves’ offensive efforts. They also had a high shooting percentage, which helped them to take a 16-10 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Wolves tried to mount a comeback in the second quarter, but things went from bad to worse when they lost key man Ross Wilson to injury early in the quarter. Despite the setback, Wolves managed to hold the line, with the Jets only extending the lead by 3-points, 34-25, at halftime.

The third quarter was where the Jets pulled away from Wolves, scoring an impressive 26 points to Wolves’ 10. They continued to dominate on both ends of the court, with their effective defence restricting Wolves’ shooting opportunities.

Wolves fought hard in the final quarter, but it was too little too late. They managed to outscore the Jets in the quarter, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit. The game ended with a final score of 68-44 in favor of the Forget Me Not Jets.

The key to the Jets’ victory was their effective defence, which restricted Wolves’ offensive efforts throughout the game. They also had a high shooting percentage, which helped them to maintain their lead and pull away in the second half.

Wolves, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting throughout the game, and the loss of Ross Wilson to injury was a major blow to their hopes of victory.

In conclusion, the Wolves vs Forget Me Not Jets basketball match was a hard fought encounter, but the Jets proved to be too strong for Wolves on the day. The Jets’ effective defence and high shooting percentage were the key factors in their victory, while Wolves will need to regroup and bounce back from this defeat ahead of their final regular season game against Cavaliers next week.

Preview:
The highly anticipated basketball match between Wolves and Forget Me Not Jets is set to take place on the evening of 13th April 2023 at 20:00. This game is crucial as the winner will take top spot on the league table and be the first seed in the play-offs which are due to commence on April 27th.

The two teams have met twice previously this season, with both games resulting in victories for the respective home team. On November 3rd 2022, the Jets secured a convincing 70-47 win over the Wolves. However, on February 23rd, the Wolves bounced back with an impressive 79-55 victory over the Jets. It’s clear that both teams will be eager to claim a decisive victory in this crucial game.

Wolves will be missing their top scorer, Viktor Capkanovski, who is on holiday this week. However, they still have some strong key players in Ross Wilson, Michael Pardoe, and Oscar Lace who will be crucial in their efforts to secure a win.

On the other hand, Jets will have to cope with the reduced capacity of key players Peter Boussougou and Jake Glover who are carrying injuries. Nevertheless, they will be counting on their remaining key players, Tom Dalton-Brown and PAul Kilic, to put in a solid performance and secure a win for the team.

It promises to be a closely contested match with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. Basketball fans should expect an exciting and intense match with the result likely to go down to the wire.

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
April 13, 2023 8:00 pm Senior League 2023 40'

Results

Team1234TOutcome
Jets161826868Win
Wolves101510944Loss

Jets

Position PTS FGM 2PM 3PM FTM FTA FT% PF
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Wolves

# Player Position PTS FGM 2PM 3PM FTM FTA FT% PF
7Corey PinderGuard00000000
10Michael PardoeGuard52001425.01
11Ollie SmithForward31001250.02
12Ben CampbellGuard00000001
13Ross WilsonGuard31001250.00
21Kyle MillsGuard93010003
23Oscar LaceForward-Guard51010001
24Jack MurrayCenter73001250.04
25Cameron ScottCenter00000002
9Ben TakkenForward-Center104002450.02
 Total 42150261442.916

Match Stats

PTS
0
42
FGM
0
15
2PM
0
0
3PM
0
2
FTM
0
6
FTA
0
14
FT%
0
42.9
PF
0
16

Past Meetings

Senior League 2023

Wolves
Jets
79 - 55
Final Score
NSC

Senior League 2023

Jets
Wolves
70 - 47
Final Score
NSC