The Esso Blazers are far from a given to repeat as national champions.
The defending champions lost their first game of the Cayman Islands Basketball Association 2013 National Men’s League in overtime to the Silver Bullets, 90-82. Both teams are now 2-1 atop the standings.
The Blazers had a three-point lead at halftime and a one-point edge heading into the fourth quarter. But the Silver Bullets would outscore Esso, 10-2, in overtime and claim the victory.
All six of the Silver Bullets players were in double figures. Omar Clarke led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Brandon Glasgow added 19 points and nine rebounds. Teammate Rohan Webster produced 15 points, including a trio of 3-pointers and three steals. Meanwhile, Chester Hurlston had 13 points and nine rebounds, with Denton Cole adding 13 points and five assists. Adam Milburn notched 11 points and five rebounds.
Perry Levy was top scorer for Esso with 27 points, including five long bombs and five assists. Barrett Edri added 21 points and five rebounds and Kevin Maxwell notched 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Both Esso and Silver Bullets will be looking out for 2-1 Dominos Warriors, who crushed 0-3 George Town Sports Club, 92-54. Borislav Djordjic went off for 36 points and 19 rebounds, with Rotando Thompson adding 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Collin Anglin contributed 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Chris Lucas led George Town with 26 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Kael Leslie posted 10 points, including two treys, four rebounds and three assists, while Eckerd McField notched nine points, seven rebounds and four steals.
League matches are scheduled for Sunday, 31 March, at Camana Bay. At 5.45pm, Esso face Dominos and Silver Bullets tackle George Town at 7.30pm.
The Titans and Esso Blazers are also expected to play on Sunday in a Division 2 match. Bruce Thompson is the star for Titans, while Davion Foster is the top scorer for Esso.
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