Sasquat'ch walks all over the Kebs
January 31, 2009 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Montreal Sasquatch News Release
(Quebec, Qc)-The Sasquat'ch was on a mission, Saturday night at the Pavillon de la Jeunesse in Quebec City, and the Montrealers showed it early on. Despite Randy Gill being held to only 13, Jamaal Wise picked up the slack with a game high 35 as Montreal cruises to a 98-73 victory over Quebec. Montreal lead wire to wire in this one as they went on a 10-0 run to start the game on five from Louis-Patrick Levros, a three by Bobby Miller and a 17 footer by Wise. Dominique Soucy finally broke the scoring drought for Montreal with a 12 footer to close the lead to eight. Montreal would go on another run of 14-3 and the Sasquatch lead by 19 after one.
It was more of the same for Montreal in the second as they took an 18 point lead at the half and extended the lead to 31 in the third, but then the rally started for the Kebs. Michael Anderson scored eight straight points for the Kebs and Dominique Soucy nailed a three and the lead was cut to 17 before being cut to nine after three quarters.
Jammal Wise would then get hot again with 12 of his game high 35 in the fourth as Montreal outscored Quebec 29-13 to cruise to the easy victory. «LP» Levros also had a strong outing against his former team with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals.
Head Coach Alejandro Hasbani was please with the win that ended Montreal's four games losing streak.
«The guys gave all they had and it showed, stated Hasbani after the game. We played great defensively, we moved the ball well and, most importantly, we scored when we needed to. The difference is there, that's why we're going home with the victory tonight.»
Randy «White Chocolate» Gill played a different role tonight, assuming the point guard duty fairly well. He may not as scored as much as he uses to, but he contributed with 9 assists while setting his teammates up for easy baskets that lead the team towards victory.
«It's all about the win tonight, clamed Gill after the game. We came together and played great defensively, something we hadn't done yet this season, and everything fell in the right place. I am very proud of my teammates, we showed we were able to finish off opponents when we need to.»
Leading scorer of the game, Jamaal Wise credited his playing partners for his stellar night of 35 points.
«It's a group effort, that's all it is, pointed Wise. When we get together like tonight, we're able of great things and we showed it against the Kebs. We have another big game tomorrow in Vermont, let's hope we can use this big win and let it carry us into the rest of the season.» With the win, Montreal (3-4) passes Quebec (2-5) at the bottom of the Atlantic division. The Sasquat'ch next home game will be February 6th against those same Quebec Kebs at Pierre-Charbonneau center. The game is scheduled for 19h30.
For more information, visit www.montrealsasquatch.com.
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