Moncton Miracles Roll over Storm
Published on February 7, 2014 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Moncton Miracles News Release
From start to finish, the Miracles were in charge.
The Moncton Miracles gain a game on the second place Island Storm as they defeated them at home, 102-91.
The home team went on a 7-0 run to start the game, closed out the quarter 25-17 and kept the rally moving.
Being the biggest team in the conference often creates some match-up challenges and tonight was no exception. The Miracles held the edge on the Storm on the glass, out rebounding them 56-46.
Johnny Mayhane paced the Miracles with 29 points and 4 rebounds. Trayvon Lathan chipped in with 21 points to go along with 8 boards.
Antonio Ballard and Nick Okorie were the two stand-out performers for the Island, finishing with 27 and 24 points respectively.
The Miracles also won the turnover battle (24-27) shot more free throws (34-22) and shot better percentages all across the board: 42%-41% from the field, 50%-37% from the three point line, and 74%-59% from the free throw stripe.
The Miracles lead by as many as 15 and held a comfortable lead for the majority of the game.
Be on hand for the next game on Saturday night at 7 pm as the Halifax Rainmen roll into town.
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