Moncton Rallies Behind Magic
May 12, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Moncton Magic News Release
A record setting, 3500 plus fans in attendance at the Avenir Centre as the Moncton Magic use that energy and support to jump out to an early 2-0 series lead over the St Johns Edge. Moncton played from behind for a majority of this game, briefly regaining a 69-67 lead late in the 3rd, and continued to lead throughout the 4thquarter. Moncton is hungry, hungry 4theChip as they defeat St Johns, 107-100.
Trey Kell joined the Magic on February 10thand has since spoiled Moncton fans with his greatness. The talented point guard recorded a game-high 29 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, seemingly effortlessly. Kell is a professional and strictly about his business every time he touches the floor. Payer of the Game, Jason Calliste, is what every championship contending team needs. A confident veteran player that understands his role and strengths. He's a shooter and shooters shoot. Calliste came off the bench and took the "edge" off with 26 points and 9 rebounds, on 67% shooting from the field. Billy White recorded 23 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals. While Corey Allmond and Wayne McCullough both chipped in with 9 points.
After a quiet Game 1, Desmond Lee was very aggressive for the St Johns Edge with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Murphy Burnatowski had 19 points and 5 rebounds. Jarryn Skeete finished with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. While Glen Davis and Russell Byrd each contributed 14 points. Davis finished with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 blocks. However, he suffered a lower body injury early in the 4thquarter and did not return.
The Magic and Edge will face one another for Game 3 on Monday May 13that 6:30pm in St Johns (7pm Atlantic Time Zone). The Moncton Magic are up 2-0, while the desperate St Johns Edge will seek to protect home court in front of their home fans. Tune into NBLC Live for complete coverage throughout the Finals.
Tickets available online at: www.ticketmaster.ca
Subaru of Moncton Box office:1-506-962-4545
• Discuss this story on the National Basketball League of Canada message board...
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from May 12, 2019
- Edge Activate Junior Cadougan from IR; Glen Davis out for Game 3 - St. John's Edge
- Moncton Rallies Behind Magic - Moncton Magic
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.
