Highlanders Defeated in Moncton by the Magic
February 21, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Cape Breton Highlanders News Release
Cape Breton Highlanders guard Charles Strowbridge
(Cape Breton Highlanders)
Game Recap: Highlanders 103 vs Moncton Magic 111
Game Date: Thursday, February 21st, 2019
Game Number: 30 of 40 in Season 3
Location: Avenir Centre
Team Records: Cape Breton 15 wins, 14 losses
Moncton 19 wins, 10 losses
Game Video: NBLCLive.ca
Game Highlights
Quarter 1: Highlanders 32, Magic 24
The Highlanders came into Thursday's matchup without league-MVP-candidate Bruce Massey, who had signed to play in the Ukraine. The Highlanders have won the last three matchups with the league-leading Moncton Magic. Cape Breton came out to a hot start, getting an early lead. The Magic tried to come back but the highlanders stayed strong and keep hitting. The Highlanders ended the quarter with an 8-point lead.
Quarter 2: Highlanders 54, Magic 52
The second quarter saw the Highlanders come out strong one again, playing solid team basketball. That margin wouldn't hold up long though, as Moncton managed to shoot a high percentage from the field with multiple 3s by Corey Allmond. Both teams traded baskets for much of the quarter but the Magic went on a run to end the half and cut the Highlanders lead to 2.
Quarter 3: Highlanders 71, Magic 76
The second half started with strong team play by the Magic who gained a large rebounding advantage in the 3rd quarter to take the lead. As the Magic tried to stretch out their lead, the Highlanders Olu Famutimi and Jamal Reynolds hit shots to keep them close. Both teams went on runs and the quarter ended with the Magic up 5.
Quarter 4: Highlanders 103, Magic 111
The final quarter saw Moncton maintaining a 5-point lead for much of the period. As time started to wind down, the Magic extended the lead, while the Highlanders fought back to keep it close. But the Magic held on for the win.
Stat Leaders
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Cape Breton Highlanders 103
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Chris Johnson 22 5 2 2
Oluyuima Famutimi 21 2 2 3
Jamal Reynolds 19 12 0 0 Double-Double
Aaron Redpath 15 5 3 0
Tanner Giddings 9 11 0 1
Moncton Magic 111
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Corey Allmond 25 5 2 0 6/9 3s
Trey Kell 21 9 8 3
Freddie McSwain Jr. 13 10 2 2
Denzell Taylor 10 13 0 1 double-double
Next Game: Sunday, February 24th vs Riptide in Saint John at 2PM.
Next Home Game: Wednesday, February 27th vs KW Titans at 7PM.
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