Highlanders Win Again in Ontario and Take 1st Place in the NBLC
January 15, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Cape Breton Highlanders News Release
Cape Breton Highlanders guard Olu Famutimi drives against the KW Titans
(Cape Breton Highlanders)
Game Recap: Highlanders 112 vs KW Titans 89
Game Date: Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Game Number: 21 of 40 of Season 3
Location: Memorial Auditorium, Kitchener, Ontario
Team Records: Cape Breton 14 wins, 7 losses
KW 8 wins, 7 losses
Game Video: NBLCLive.ca
Game Highlights
Quarter 1: Highlanders 18, Titans 25
The Titans started the game with two quick buckets off Highlanders turnovers. The Highlanders had trouble getting points early in the game, but were able to draw fouls and create turnovers of their own. The Titans were shooting well and challenged the Highlanders on both sides of the court to maintain the lead midway through the 1st quarter. The Highlanders couldn't take advantage of their possessions, while the Titans continued to play well to lead it by 7.
Quarter 2: Highlanders 52, Titans 41
The Highlanders scored to start the 2nd quarter and recovered defensive rebounds to control play and tied the game. The Titans were unable to match their shooting from the 1st, and the Highlanders continued to play well to take their first lead of the game. Both teams exchanged the lead before the Highlanders found their shooting and took control with an 11-point lead at the buzzer. Tanner Giddings led the Highlanders with 10 points at the half.
Quarter 3: Highlanders 82, Titans 62
The Titans scored first in the 3rd quarter, but the Highlanders picked up where they left off and managed to score difficult baskets to extend their lead. The Highlanders were playing an effective team game and stopped the Titans to hold an 18-point lead with nine minutes remaining in the quarter. The Titans were finally able to get stops and earned points from the free-throw line in an effort to bring the score close, but the Highlanders continued to control the game and led by 20 at the end of the quarter.
Quarter 4: Highlanders 112, Titans 89
The Titans needed to do a lot of work, and they began by drawing fouls and making shots from distance. The Highlanders drove to the net and played well under the basket to earn rebounds and find points in turn. The Titans continued to work and draw even more fouls, but the Highlanders slowed the game down and were able to extend the lead even further and win the game. The Highlanders have won three in a row during their four-game Ontario road trip and take sole possession of 1st place overall in the NBLC with a record of 14-7.
Stat Leaders
View detailed box score
Cape Breton Highlanders 112
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Chris Johnson 22 6 3 0
Bruce Massey 18 5 5 2
Jamal Reynolds 18 11 1 0 double-double
Tanner Giddings 16 4 0 4
Justin Taylor 9 6 7 1
KW Titans 89
PLAYER PTS RBD AST STL HIGHLIGHTS
Ashton Smith 22 9 1 1
Damon Lynn 17 3 2 0
Justin Strings 12 7 3 1
Tramar Sutherland 8 4 2 0
Next Game: Sunday, January 20th vs Saint John Riptide at 2PM in Sydney.
Images from this story
 Cape Breton Highlanders guard Olu Famutimi drives against the KW Titans |
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from January 15, 2019
- Highlanders Win Again in Ontario and Take 1st Place in the NBLC - Cape Breton Highlanders
- Sudbury Five Announce Changes to Final Home Games - Sudbury Five
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Cape Breton Highlanders Stories
- Highlanders to Suspend Operations
- Highlanders Season Ended by Hurricanes in Halifax - Game 5
- Highlanders Defeat Hurricanes at Home to Force Game 5 in Halifax
- Hurricanes Win Close Game to Take 2-1 Series Lead
- Hurricanes Defeat Highlanders to Tie Series 1-1
