Highlanders Defeated by the Express in Windsor
January 9, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Cape Breton Highlanders News Release
Cape Breton Highlanders center Tanner Giddings (left) against the Windsor Express
(Cape Breton Highlanders)
Game Recap: Highlanders 104 vs Windsor Express 108
Game Date: Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Game Number: 18 of 40 of Season 3
Location: WFCU Centre, Windsor
Team Records: Cape Breton 11 wins, 7 losses
Windsor 6 wins, 8 losses
Game Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vDyYIB
Game Highlights
Quarter 1: Highlanders 21, Express 25
The Highlanders started their 4-game road trip slow, by getting their first basket four and a half minutes in. Fortunately for them in that time span, the Cape Breton defense was able to hold the Express to just 5 points. The rest of the quarter both teams started to become more consistent on the offensive end, trading baskets, and ending the first quarter with a tight score.
Quarter 2: Highlanders 46, Express 45
Cape Breton started the second quarter playing solid defense. They held Windsor scoreless through the first 4 minutes, which allowed the Highlanders to get take the lead in the game. The Express managed to keep the game close, and capitalized on turnovers, which would allow them to regain the lead with just over 2 minutes to go. The first half ended with Cape Breton ahead by one point.
Quarter 3: Highlanders 72, Express 79
The third quarter started similar to the way the second ended with each team trading buckets. Both teams were playing hard, and it was clear both teams wanted this win. The Highlanders were getting scoring from a variety of players. Cape Breton and Windsor would exchange leads, but the Express would rally up a 7-point lead to end the quarter.
Quarter 4: Highlanders 104, Express 108
The Highlanders came out strong on a 12-2 run. Windsor responded with a 10-0 run to take back the lead. The Express maintained a slight lead throughout the quarter. Highlanders players Jamal Reynolds and Jabari Craig fouled out which didn't help the team down the stretch. 3 pointers late in the game kept the game close for Cape Breton, but Windsor was able to sneak out the win at home with consistent free-throw shooting.
Stat Leaders
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Cape Breton Highlanders 104
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Jamal Reynolds 25 9 1 2 11-14 FG
Bruce Massey 21 5 6 2
Olu Famutimi 18 5 4 3 4-6 3pt FG
George Williams 13 5 1 2
Aaron Redpath 10 6 2 0
Windsor Express 108
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Ryan Anderson 34 6 5 3 6 3-pointers
Tyrrel Tate 17 3 3 0
Juan Pattillo 16 13 3 3
Chris Jones 15 9 3 4 double-double
Next Game: Thursday, January 10th vs Lightning at 8PM Atlantic Time in London.
Next Home Game: Sunday, January 20th vs Saint John Riptide at 2PM in Sydney.
Images from this story
 Cape Breton Highlanders center Tanner Giddings (left) against the Windsor Express |
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