Miracles Dance Around the Jazz
November 25, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Moncton Miracles News Release
(Montreal, QUE) The Moncton Miracles took down the Montreal Jazz with a final score of 89-74.
Sylvania Watkins and Devin Sweetney came out strong for the Miracles in the first quarter showing that they would not be given up a game on the road with ease. The first quarter ended with the Miracles leading 21-14 over the Jazz.
The second quarter began with Montreal picking up their game, and Moncton struggling to get back on the scoreboard. Finally 4 minutes into the quarter they began to come alive but the Jazz had tightened the lead to 23-20. With 5:39 on the clock the game was tied up at 25-25. Moncton pulled it together before the end of the half and regained a 38-32 lead.
Second half remained close until Moncton took control of the game in the last 12 minutes and outscored Montreal 32-25. Despite Moncton shooting 58.97% from the free throw line they were able to pull out the win on the road. With this win the Miracles regain first place in the Atlantic Division.
Devin Sweetney led the way for the Miracles in a big way with 32 points. Darrell Wonge followed with 15 points. Sylvania Watkins pulled off a double double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Manix Auriantal was the top scorer for the Jazz with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Juan Mendez and Sani Ibrahim both had 11 points.
The Miracles play their next game at home against the Summerside Storm on Tuesday, November 27th. Tip-off is 7pm at the Moncton Coliseum.
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